DC’s Most Underrated Superhero Will Make the Ultimate Streaming Return in 2026
After nearly 22 years, the DC Comics animated Static Shock series is finally staging a huge streaming comeback. While the series received critical acclaim and earned a cult following, DC's on-and-off support for the broader franchise has left it criminally underrated. On March 1st, Static Shock will begin streaming on Tubi alongside a handful of other big Cartoon Network and WB shows. In addition to Static Shock, Tubi users will also gain access to Ed, Edd, and Eddy, Ben 10, Codename Kids Next Door, Dexter's Laboratory, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Making the offer more appealing is that Tubi is free, meaning fans of Static Shock and other classic cartoons can revisit their beloved favorites with ease.
Why Static Shock Stands Among The Greatest DC Animated Series Of All Time
Static atop his disk, smiling and shooting electricity out of his hands.
Initially released in 2000, Static Shock was based on the Milestone comic created by Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan, Christopher Priest, Michael Davis, and Derek T. Dingle. The Static Shock TV series actually had the rare honor of having two of the comics' creators (McDuffie and Cowan) work on and consult for the series. With Cowan and McDuffie working alongside the crew for other DCAU projects, Static Shock quickly became one of the best DC TV shows of all time. Much like the Milestone Comics that the series is based on, Static was a pioneering series that combined classic superheroics with solid character work. Part of what made the series age so well, even 26 years after its premiere, is that Static was never afraid to tackle serious issues in a way that didn't talk down to its audience. The result is still firmly early 2000s, while still remaining relevant. Unfortunately, high critical praise and a devoted fanbase couldn't save the series from an early cancellation. Static Shock ended in 2004 with 52 episodes produced. That's an impressive number, but only represents a fraction of the series' true potential.
Static's Future is Looking Bright
Static Shock preparing and electric punch
Though DC's history of supporting Static has been spotty at times, the comics giant has taken great care in supporting him and the other Milestone heroes in the last few years. Recent efforts to reintegrate Static and other Milestone heroes into the DC universe have given the characters a new life. The good thing for fans of the Static Shock animated series is that, even outside of the series returning to streaming, there is a wealth of stories featuring Virgil and his supporting cast.
With the comics continuing and the animated series returning to streaming, it's never been a better time to be a fan of DC Comics' Static Shock franchise.
Release Date
2000 - 2004-00-00
Network
The WB
Showrunner
Dwayne McDuffie, Michael Davis, Denys Cowan, Derek Dingle
