"From time to time we receive letters from readers who wonder why there’s so much moralizing in our mags. They take great pains to point out that comics are supposed to be escapist reading and nothing more. But somehow, I can’t see it that way. It seems to me that a story without a message, however subliminal, is like a man without a soul." - Stan Lee (1970)

@WelcometoTheDollars

3 жыл бұрын

I took the time to listen to you and I appreciate your input, I do remember the STATIC SHOCK tackling race issue but regardless I love the show, I am still thinking of just collecting all the old STATIC SHOCK comics and getting a Blu-ray DVD of STATIC SHOCK original series. Cause he is one of my favorite African American superheroes!

@josephhood8759

3 жыл бұрын

my dislike is when they do it in a way that doesn't fit well with the story, or when it starts looking like a psa rather than a story, static tends to mix politics and story fairly well so in regards to static i have no complaints.

@terrenceharris-hughes4436

3 жыл бұрын

@@josephhood8759 true but it fits well with this individual character

@josephhood8759

3 жыл бұрын

@@terrenceharris-hughes4436 I can agree with that

@lijahgil

3 жыл бұрын

I am perfectly fine fine with the changes to statics origin. This origin makes more sense to me as despite peer pressure and gang violence being a common occurance in life, him going to a gang fight felt of for me and with the alterations in Virgil's home life in the new version that makes the protest even more of a natural thing for Virgil to do. I have always loved static since I first saw the show and this comic book has got me hyped so much

The boy's mom died in the show in a town-wide riot, his best friend endured anti-gay sentiment in the comics, and in the show he dealt with the temptation of joining a gang due to bullying, PLUS got his powers during a fight between gang members and police. To claim Static is too political is to ignore his very history as a character.

@aetherkid

3 жыл бұрын

@@OEMPlus Propaganda can be good. Black Lives Matter

@lifeisterrible2998

3 жыл бұрын

@@OEMPlus If you hate propaganda then you must hate Captain America, given that he's blatant propaganda for America

@maggmaxxx

3 жыл бұрын

@@OEMPlus it’s real life. To you, being one who doesn’t live this life, it’s propaganda. Maybe it’s exposing you and others like you to a world you don’t know but too often criticize without knowledge.

@IllJoy

3 жыл бұрын

@@aetherkid lol. . . . .:eyeroll:

@darrylferguson3622

3 жыл бұрын

I think the issue is that the way the new comic handled it was too on the nose. In the old comics, Vergil got his powers via coincidence. He was a victim of bullying, and one day he got so tired of it, that he tried asking a gang leader for help with dealing with his bully problem. In hopes of recruiting him, the gang leader gave him a gun, and it just so happened that his bully was a member of a rival gang. Vergil arrived at the docks to find the two gangs fighting, and hid so he would not be spotted when he took the shot- he was trying to psyche himself up to pull the trigger, but he had a crisis of conscience that helped him not to pull the trigger. As he was about to sneak off, the police showed up in helicopters to deal with the gangs and in the ensuing firefight, a stray bullet struck gas canisters storing experimental mutagen gas. This resulted in everyone present being exposed to the gas, and later gaining powers. This is common knowledge, but i bring it up in order to contrast it with the near one-sided portrayal of both Vergil and the riot police in the new comics. They are called in to monitor a BLM protest out of fear it will become a riot, which Vergil is attending, and the police happen to be equipped with 'experimental' anti-riot gas grenades. As things escalate, the police leader orders them to use the experimental grenades, and when an officer questions the ethics of using untested chemical weapons on civilians, the squad leader says something along the lines of "Look at them, they deserve it". This portrayal is the first issue I have with the new comic, because it completely removes any nuance of the gassing being an accident and the nuance of Vergil's character, directly contrasting both the old comics and the TV show. the clear malice of the squad leader towards the protesters, portrays the police as brutal assholes who don't value the lives of innocent civillians, and is a blunt allegory about real world events. However, portraying vergil as a harmless victim, comes back to bite the writers on the ass with how they portray Vergil one he discovers he has powers. In the new comics, he faces his bully and with his new powers, begins to torture him as payback. This is the scene that put off many fans, because it makes Vergil act like a psychopath. He confronts his bully at school, and decides to torture him with electricity, freaking out his friend (Gears) who begs Vergil to stop, to which he eventually listens... but he doesn't stop because he remembers his moral values or out of a sense of remorse, he isn't fazed by the risk of killing him- He only stops because he realizes that the guy's screams are drawing attention and that "It would make him look bad if he was caught torturing him". This not only directly contradicts how he was presented in the protests, but offers not a single sign of nuance. THAT is not the behavior of a good person, much less someone who wants to be a superhero.

Static was an iconic character because his stories we're about real-world issues.

@tjthetitan4841

3 жыл бұрын

yeah this comic has real world issues like black lives matter but I agree the old origin is better

@black-x-sage

3 жыл бұрын

Yea issues like a power plant exploding basically in your face from a shoot out and experimental tear gas giving you power it happened to me last week (this is a joke btw)

@black-x-sage

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t ever dis static chock again

@tjthetitan4841

3 жыл бұрын

@@blacktionjackson7133 🤣🤣🤣 you gotta be kidding

@showoofity50

3 жыл бұрын

Just feels lazy now dontcha think?

the speech Virgil's dad gives about the world changing around bigots without them noticing is really....extremely relevant to these people who always complain about wokeness in their favorite comics. Most of them were challenging politics at the time, but we don't notice that as a kid, so we don't think of those issues as political when we grow up, because that's just how much the world changed.

@BIackSun

2 жыл бұрын

And its litterally season 1

@Watermelon_Man

2 жыл бұрын

I think the issue lies on the fact that a lot of people can’t distinguish between a story that contains “woke” messages vs. an inclusivity piece that happens to tell a story.

@dragonhitman1071

Жыл бұрын

​@@Watermelon_Man blm Is far from inclusive.

@runningbetweenspaces

Жыл бұрын

​@@Watermelon_Man define woke

@Thisisreallystupid

Жыл бұрын

@@runningbetweenspaces Woke is a catch-all term, for the center-right and the Right, to describe Far Left ideals and messages. Saying there is racism and that racism is bad is not "woke". Saying that racism is everywhere, all the time and that white people are *born racist* (yes, some major Far Left figures believe this) is "woke". Saying that gay-bashing is a thing that is bad and should be stopped is not "woke". Saying that not allowing trans-identifying people to participate in Women's *competitive* sports is akin to Genocide is "woke". Having the male protagonist of a show or movie being the only person who makes mistakes (or the vast majority of the mistakes) and never (or almost never) does the heroic things or (especially) saves the female character is "woke" (See: "Wendy & Peter Pan" & the live action "Little Mermaid"). Creating a new show or movie that primarily stars "people of color" (I hate that term) is not "woke". Deliberately changing well established characters from white to "people of color" is "woke" (See: every example of a redhaired fictional character changed out to with a black actor... see the *dozens* of examples in WotC's "reimagining" of the Lord of the Rings character art). "Woke" isn't *a* thing, or even *a* point of view... it can range from subtle, to blatant. But, like the famous quote about pornography: "I know it when I see it".

I honestly prefer the original origin story. It felt more personal to Vergil and got its political points across just fine. Saying he’s involved with BLM is one thing (which I honestly felt the original Static would’ve been a part of if it happened back then), but having that as his origin story kinda feels like he had nothing to learn from this. The original had him learn that he had to be the bigger man and not simply kill his tormentors (throwing away the gun), this version sounds like he already knows that (peaceful protesting, not getting involved with the criminals, etc) and it kinda just feels like he’s being punished for standing up for his beliefs.

@maximumforce8275

2 жыл бұрын

A way they could have kept the gun part in is by having a racist that was in the fight drop a gun and it lands infront of him. He sees all the hate, fighting and idiocy around him and hes filled with anger himself. He picks up the gun and aims it at a white old guy but then eventually stops himself and decides to be the bigger person. Realizing that hate against hate only leads to more hate. Sure it still would've been about blm mostly but what is racism? Bullying. So it still would've kept the original message but it just wouldn't be personal to him.

@rannenw6207

2 жыл бұрын

@@maximumforce8275 Why a racist? Why not another black person or a so called Ally. I agree Hate against hate is bad a bad thing but what you just said proves a bias. Why not have him doing an Actual march that people involved start to riot and loot and have him realize that not everyone there is for a purpose only a selfish gain, have it show the muddled grey than a black and white. When you paint with broad strokes it doesn't help find the issues it just creates more, because now you have a good Cop who is deemed evil just because a cop in a different state did something bad, and it's not he police who keep these people on the force it's the Police unions that threaten strikes and boycotts against the Departments.

@maximumforce8275

2 жыл бұрын

@@rannenw6207 you do realise the ones who started the whole thing is the racists right? Since when were the protesters rioting before hand? Your comment is just hypocritical because now it shows your bias XD let's just agree to disagree here and leave it at that.

@rannenw6207

2 жыл бұрын

@@maximumforce8275 No because the world isn't that black and white. There are people who just go to these protests to hurt other and have a selfish gain there are police who are bad people and should never wear the badge ,but as I said the world is grey never black and white there is no good and evil just various greys. Do I agree with a white Supremacist no ,but do I agree with a CRT that all white people are racist no. Because I'm not willing to narrow my world view. I'll keep my eyes and ears open and learn from those around me regardless of race and make my own opinions of the world and treat people as their character deems not the look of them something it seems you haven't yet seem to learn.

@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024

2 жыл бұрын

Learn from what? Well somebody doesn’t do their research. He’s obviously learn a lot with BLM involved and learn from it.

Static throwing away the gun seems like way more of a defining moment honestly.

@terrenceharris-hughes4436

3 жыл бұрын

True but in the new one he has the chance to kill the bullies but he doesn't

@fabrizziomerino8366

3 жыл бұрын

@@10tailedbijuu imma take a leap here and say the active behavior or stopping to kill someone is usually a morality tied one

@juggalo_kronikturdzgaming7075

3 жыл бұрын

It really does because it shows that even with the bullying and threats you don't have to be part of that lifestyle. If there was any real world connection between the show and black society is that moment right there. To many people I know personally came to that same crossroad with bad results

@FolkBoyify

2 жыл бұрын

Batman approves this message

@jxjohnson6437

2 жыл бұрын

This is a way they can actually work that in he can Template going to use the gun, but instead of taking a life he goes to a protest to spare lives

Shout out to my friend Nikolas Draperivery he’s the illustrator/Artist behind the new comic...proud of you my guy

@Thoughtmage100

2 жыл бұрын

Your friend is very talented. I love how unique his art style is.

@rohanwalker4895

2 жыл бұрын

Word, Nik killed that shit. So glad he didn't let the internet stop him from executing his vision.

@royalbanner4019

2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥 facts

@MusicProducerGameDeveloper

2 жыл бұрын

Fellow blerd and game developer and game tester Respect 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

@SeymourDisapproves

2 жыл бұрын

Nice :)

I fell in love with static because of the real world story plots. He faced real problems real issues and that's what made him a really cool hero.

The Static Shock show is remembered fondly, and one of those reasons is b/c it didn't treat its audience like dumb little kids and brought up real world problems that they would inevitably experience. Also, when it did talk about real world problems, it wasn't shoved them down your throat. It was well written b/c the writers cared about the message and put effort into teaching that message. More writers need to take notes from Static Shock.

@rapdancesing

Жыл бұрын

I feel like that whole era of tv especially animated series is just a lost and forgotten. Even Disney Chanel shows were tackling real issues with a nuanced thoughtful approach. I feel really lucky that I grew up in that time cause I’m sure they’ve had a huge impact on me and why I don’t fall for bigotry and hate speech like many do today

@Peasham

Жыл бұрын

You cannot define how some shows "shove politics down your throat" while others don't, complete gibberish

Milestone was literally created because of a lack of minority characters

@DR3_34D

2 жыл бұрын

Wow

@treacherousjslither6920

2 жыл бұрын

There's a lot of non white characters in comics. A lot. Nobody does anything with them though. That's the problem. If you don't believe me go to Wikipedia and type in non white or minority comic book characters. Or just African American comic book characters.

@DoDo-ku4lv

2 жыл бұрын

@@treacherousjslither6920 now but not when he was created so u r dismissed

@ojpistorius6369

2 жыл бұрын

@@DoDo-ku4lv wrong

@ojpistorius6369

2 жыл бұрын

@@DoDo-ku4lv you're not just wrong you're really really wrong

This video deserve an award

@nashad978

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@hubbug6847

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry but this is bugging me it’s meant to be deserves.

@bishop2times426

3 жыл бұрын

Dam my boi Scru on here much respect brother

@BreakerX42

3 жыл бұрын

Well ok you're here

@casteanpreswyn7528

2 жыл бұрын

Don't know why I didn't expect Scru to be here, but I shoulda.

I used to be majorly bigoted towards all sorts of groups, be it African Americans, gays, Trans people, etc. Growing up with my family didn't really help. All it really takes is to get informed. I was incredibly ignorant, and was in an echo chamber of that same ignorance. Part of my rehabilitation has been the creators I looked up to speaking the facts against this ignorance, and I can't thank you enough for providing the same to so many people.

@wjjajshshdbdnnsndhbauhwhshs

Жыл бұрын

I and many others are incredibly proud of you for making this journey! :)

@dellanpickle

Жыл бұрын

@@wjjajshshdbdnnsndhbauhwhshs tysm, it means a lot

@Hifuutorian

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you made it out of that.

@prophecybydefault4708

5 ай бұрын

This is the way.

I'm more upset that the setting put Vergil on the moral high ground from the start he was ready to kill someone in cold blood and needed the responsibility of his powers to become better

@irok1

2 жыл бұрын

May be another "perfect protagonist" problem that we see all too much of in this day and age

@SomberP

2 жыл бұрын

Character development, they could have still brought in that element of the story while keeping current politics. Maybe he seeks revenge for the police officer who killed Brianna taylor. But they trapped themselves because then if he learns any sort of lesson from his origin then it would go against the political message. They could have used a fictional but similar story to Brianna and then added their own nuance, but they didn’t. And that’s just bad writing, real world events have no place in fiction. Fictional stories that can dive deeper into the real life story and events absolutely do.

@shrilleth

Жыл бұрын

@@SomberP so Captain America punching Hitler is bad writing because he was a real person?

Static: Sometime I wish there was a black superhero back home to look up to. John Stewart: Am I a joke to you?

@Gundam_JAY

3 жыл бұрын

To be fair he's in space most of the time.

@porassrivastava8242

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gundam_JAY black lightning? Cyborg? Wallace west? Vixen? Come on bruh

@milkman2907

3 жыл бұрын

@@porassrivastava8242 yeah but they’re not in Dakota

@nathanielclaw2841

3 жыл бұрын

@@porassrivastava8242 depends on if he knows any of these caracters. Many comics tend to make it so only superman are well know, or only he exists. At least until they get teamed up with them

@isaacmendes1926

3 жыл бұрын

I think Vergil is talking about his city, Dakota

The art for the comic is amazing though.

@dannyni4671

3 жыл бұрын

I know the guy its nikolas drake ivy

@marquisereeves4859

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely I love the stylized look of the comic

@porassrivastava8242

3 жыл бұрын

The art of modern comics have been amazing it's the writing which sucks

@treymykel

3 жыл бұрын

That's about all that's good about this issue because the story is not good

@samslash9

3 жыл бұрын

True

I agree 100% with your video. Saying the new Static Shock is "too woke" is nonsense because it always had important real-life issues such as homelessness, hopelessness, race, biggotry, drug abuse, gun violence and even general injustice. I will say that you being a White male and being so passionate about all of this speaks volumes and I am glad you did this. I've never been one to hate anyone based on race or sexual orientation. Stupid comes in all races and all genders, and so does goodness. Hell, I'm mixed with so much shit that if I was racist, I'd only be hating part of myself. I could go on and on, but I'll just end this by saying I look forward to more Static Shock and more of your content. Subscribed!

@Hifuutorian

Жыл бұрын

The old Static Shock even got into homophobia a lot too. His best friend is a gay jew!

@VC.ULTRA080

6 ай бұрын

Yes, supporting an organization that screwed, robbed and murdered people for an incident manipulated for political interest to make a criminal aggressor of a saint. If you continue to support BLM, let's see how much money you gave them because they kept it and didn't help anyone lol hahaha PS: Go read RippaVerse better, that's a comic like before, not this new shit that they ruined.

On some level everything is political. People hide behind "it's too political" when they're really saying they just want to silence political perspectives that aren't their own. Great video btw. I really like Static Shock and got introduced to him via the cartoon. It's cool to see he's still relevant today.

@OnionKnightRises

Жыл бұрын

Well put, I mean people politicized mask wearing so it's not shocking that people think a comic saying "Don't be racist" is somehow supposed to be on one side of the aisle. Feels Freudian.

I honestly prefer his original origin with him learning to throw away the gun it’s kind of his uncle Ben moment

@miguelmacias2401

3 жыл бұрын

That's why people are mad, before his origin story came with personal growth and that whole momento of "taking accountability for your own actions" like in spider-man, he was out seeking blood and got involved in something horrible, now it's just like he has no agency, it's just someone else fault, now he is a victim rather than someone that while trying to stop being a victim was about to become a murderer, those moments of growth are what made the character so compelling to everyone, now he is just poster boy for BLM

@Martiancookiehunter365

3 жыл бұрын

@@miguelmacias2401 Yeah I much prefer an Origin where a character grows and learns something through it that's why Spider-mans is easily one of the most iconic with this New origin I just find it to be way less interesting since Virgil Doesn't really learn anything from it I'm not against BLM being in it I feel like they could have easily had static going to a violent protest and breaking things up or something like that

@jaredfisher-ramos7744

3 жыл бұрын

@@miguelmacias2401 And how when he was about to murder the person he didn't care about if he was gonna kill them or not. He cared about his own image of what they'll think of him.

@miguelmacias2401

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaredfisher-ramos7744 And that's awareness, that's agency, that's the character making choices that moves the story, that was good story telling, his actions took him where the story begins, instead of the story coming to him

@marmato9332

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a writer but there is a simple yet fundamental lesson I learned about writing characters from playing D&D. Character development isn't all contained in the origin story. While that particular event can only occur at the beginning of the story and wouldn't make much sense later on, it might have even a better developed character by the end of the new comic run than the original cartoon or comics. It might be optimism but regardless, the worst case scenario is a less impactful story for the reboot. Honestly I see few reasons to complain as now, maybe later on we'll all hate the new comic together who knows.

Dwanye McDuffie is rolling in his grave, from people using him to criticize the politics that they're uncomfortable with

@albertko1

2 жыл бұрын

This is just like when people say MLK wouldn't be like that.... even when he was accused of being too "political" by many of his contemporaries. A common attack meant to remove perceived legitimacy of a cause.

@darklightimages

2 жыл бұрын

Is this what he just did to confirm his own thoughts ?

@thinkbetter5286

2 жыл бұрын

@@princewya evidence?

@Jubilation457

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I too sometimes feel as though I am entitled to speak for the dead. Lol

@infinitecontent8001

Жыл бұрын

Dwayne McDuffie... man, what he did as show runner for JLA and JLA Unlimited was awesome. RIP to a great one.

They did Dwayne McDuffie HORRENDOUS by claiming he's rolling on his grave, that's just disrespectful

I have created a new backstory forStatic. It keeps Virgil getting bullied by Heatwave and his revenge plot, but it has updated circumstances in the origin. He grabs his dad's gun to kill Heatwave. He finds Heatwave, Heatwave's gang and other gangs, causing riots using the "BLM" movement, to justify their actions, but they don't believe in the cause and just want to cause chaos. So, Virgil using his dad's gun tries to stop Heatwave, and proclaim that Heatwave doesn't believe in the BLM movement. Then the police come in teargassing the rioters and Virgil- This tear gas as you expect give them superpowers. The rioters and Virgil manages to escape. __ I think this backstory address and reflects on how people try to use the BLM to cause chaos -Jake Paul Meanwhile other people, who actually believe in the movement stop these rioters. Edit: Yes, I mixed up with heatwave and hot streak, my bad. Add ons: We will still have Wade peer pressuring Virgil to take action against hotstreak, but instead Virgil takes one of his father's gun. After the Big Bang, Virgil would throw away the gun, since everyone loves that moment, and is integral to his character growth. The Big Bang would still happen on Blood Island.

@helltronical5756

2 жыл бұрын

@@princewya oh I gotta be honest, I did not know that, thank you.

@Aries_5916

2 жыл бұрын

Why is it so important for non black people that static picks up a gun? I don't understand yalls attachment to him picking up a gun. That was an issue 30 years ago not today. Static would touch a gun today this isn't og static because Dwayne McDuffie is dead and the lesson he wanted to teach then was taught. And now with this new lesson why is it uber important for yall to keep writing terrible origin stories that don't fit today at all and keep him attached to guns? That makes no sense. So please explain it to me

@crocbattle07

Жыл бұрын

@@Aries_5916 "non-black"? I'm black and I wanted Static to pick up the gun because it shows character. He had the opportunity to kill his bully and get away with it yet didn't because he CHOOSES not to kill the guy. This shows the audience the type of character he is before gaining superpowers. Why he is a superhero and not a supervillain.

I honestly didn't know Static was political, I would try to wake up early on Saturdays and watch it as a kid, and I loved it. A few years ago watching Young Justice Static made an appearance and I was like "Static?" with a big grin on my face. Political or not Static is awesome, easily one of my favourite heros ever. It can be politcal as much as the creators want, good, I love when stories have elements of real life in them, for me they make the story more emotional and worth investing in.

@sparkygaming4762

3 жыл бұрын

Bro i love his character in YJ, he's honestly just so lovable

@theiceking1035

3 жыл бұрын

Relating so hard to watching it on tv early in the morning.

@DCJ9

3 жыл бұрын

That part

@playahsan

3 жыл бұрын

The best lesson is the one you don't notice being told. Static Shock cartoon did a TON of good while being surprisingly subtle, yet not subtle at all. That's what's missing from the current comic books. It's not that I don't WANT to see that messege. It's that I don't trust modern writers to tackle it correctly.

@WillisPtheone

3 жыл бұрын

@@playahsan No no its not. Demon in a bottle. Speedy's drug addiction. The best lesson is the lesson itself not some generic watered down analogy for the lesson.

The episode of Static referenced that tackles racism from his best friend's father was 1) fantastic, and 2) recently shown in its entirety, without any ad breaks, at DC Fandome. That completely free, online event that I thought a bunch of us DC nerds showed up to watch. I would think that the episode, its core messages, and the political nature of Static and Milestone would be fresh on peoples' minds after Fandome where I believe this comic was first announced along with the Milestone relaunch. I personally love it when comics can balance very real and important themes/messages with their super heroism. You get the best of both worlds really, a fun, action packed adventure with cool characters, and the opportunity through story telling for the characters and audience to learn about how other people see the world. Static pulled this balance off extremely well in its time and I hope this new comic and manage the same.

@owenslaughter9438

3 жыл бұрын

That's not fair Static Shock was an amazing and extremely well written show. cartoon that was as aimed at kids released in the early 2000's balance

@samlewis6487

3 жыл бұрын

When Drake played the clip I was honestly surprised they actually used the word "racism." Not enough stories, especially those directed at kids, say it so blatantly and it's great

@jackkelly9048

3 жыл бұрын

@@owenslaughter9438 I agree, I said in my comment how the episode of the show referenced in the video was fantastic, the show did the same balancing act with super hero/teen antics and heavier messaging to its audience as the early comics did. I hope the same for this new material.

@jackkelly9048

3 жыл бұрын

@@samlewis6487 agreed, honestly shock value can be valuable as to leave no stone unturned while discussing important/heavy subjects.

@owenslaughter9438

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackkelly9048 Oh agreed just had to throw a joke in there. I totally agree. I just have little hope for the comics and new shows because they don't have the same maturity that a show aimed at kids in the early 2000s.

When I first heard people say Static is getting too political, my thought was, "didn't they have an episode about school shootings in the early 2000s? And a lot of antagonists came from gangs?" I don't remember a lot of individual episodes, but the gun violence one stuck with me, along with the one where the Hawkings go to Africa. But I did think Static was awesome, and I have a hard time believing Robert Hawkings not raising his kids to stand up for what they believe in.

@naejimba

Жыл бұрын

Let's be fair though: "political" is VERY different from today's "identity politics." I think that's what some of these people are trying to get at, where they don't want all the "woke" stuff thrown in. Hell, most people of every race can't stand that.

@bannedmann4469

Жыл бұрын

Yup, now the gang members are BLM protesters.. wait...

This is kind of off topic, but I actually really like your takes on this stuff, because I'm tired of the right wing views of ew politics I don't agree with I HATE, or centrists that believe no politics should be in stories but... That's the point of stories. The point is that they have something to say and should be impactful, they are the most powerful invention of humanity because they are humanity themselves. I also like how unapologetic you are about this stuff. Thanks for the videos bro

@alexitorico6686

Жыл бұрын

The original comics and tv show, they were already impactful, so why was the change needed? I prefer the original origin myself, because that’s what I grew up with, and so what’s wrong with wanting to keep it the same? I’m not the only one who thinks this. Can so many be wrong? It’s like changing the origins of Bruce Wayne.

@timbirdie8180

Жыл бұрын

​@@alexitorico6686 Orgin is fine getting mad at the polictal thoughts behind it isnt. Lots of people are uspet pver the blm part even tho it makes as much sense in the story as Batman dislking guns since they killed his parents. Both make sense for the characters.

"Sons of the Fathers" best episode. Virgil's dad was the best in that episode.

@renegadedjinn5325

3 жыл бұрын

I see Robert Hawkins as one of the best comic book fathers out there.

People that say comics shouldn’t be political seem to forget a huge amount of their favourite superheroes made their first appearances punching Hitler.

@bool_aid_man510

3 жыл бұрын

Difference between punching Hitler and punching a cop.

@cloudsin8748

3 жыл бұрын

@@bool_aid_man510 tomato, Tomato

@illegalmemedealer3549

3 жыл бұрын

@@bool_aid_man510 so long as they’re responsible for the suffering of others based on characteristics they can’t control, they’re both worthy of being punched by a superhero

@cflame14

3 жыл бұрын

@@bool_aid_man510 no it's not. Oppression and murder is the same no matter what your name or job title is. Being a cop doing suddenly make it ok to break the law and hurt others

@bool_aid_man510

3 жыл бұрын

@@cflame14 cops aren't all good nor all bad while Hitler and the nazis were all bad

I love static and I am happy he is back . But I think people dislike of his new origin isn’t because it’s political it’s just that back then the situation of execute force was more relevant and they cut out the things like gang violence and Virgil going to shoot his bullys. It’s like if Spider-Man never let the criminal get away to kill uncle Ben. Peter learns with his power comes responsibility and also the responsibility to not be selfish with it and stop crime. Like he learnt all this because he did something bad because he as a character messed up . And I think that if static doesn’t have flaws he won’t be engaging . Like in this he is just a victim who gets powers doing good. Even The perfect character is flawed or else what do they have to learn. Just doing good because it’s in your nature and being perfect isn’t relatable. His restraint to kill his bully’s after having power to do so even tho he is compelled to by emotion not only makes him relatable for havin said emotion but makes him better and aspiring for that restraint . And the new version cuts that out and he is nearing merry sure status in perfection. Not to mention people’s personal beliefs on BLM protest . Personally idm as they are with good intention it’s just comparing it to issues that plagued the era of static shock is unfair to people who went through that . Either way I really don’t care as I am happy to see him return I just don’t want him to get messed up as a character because he was honestly just cool.

@luissaumeth8000

Жыл бұрын

i haven't read the new comics, but i think they still could have used the way static got his powers to show him having flaws, like he starting to belive he is like "the choosen one" to use his powers to end racism in, idk just his city maybe, and gets biased thinking every white person is racist, something happens and he ends up harming an innocent white dude because idk, he misunderstood a situation where the white dude and his black friend where rosting each other as joke and blind from power he harms the dude and after learning everything was a misunderstanding he snaps and realize that he was wrong and blinded for his own power and that becomes his new "uncle ben moment". i'm not a writer so pretty sure it would be 100 times better lol

the issue that I have with the new storyline is that its just social media based it takes out a lot of the emotion of the original concept. Like take his family relation its now butchered and static originally tackled issues in a way that wasn't forcing it to be the main concept in a sence. Stick with the original it was a perfect piece already it didn't need an update. The og showed static as a nerdy normal kid who was tryibg to balance his new life but also just enjoying life learning and handling lessons. The new one just shoves issues in your face and takes away from the core ties of static like how his mothers sacrifice and her death from a gun made him have a conflict of using one and joining in the gang riots. even with racism it was a ep that they put into teaching points but showing it in a teachable way thats how it put most of their lessons not like the new version that makes it the "in your face" of everything just starting off with it. I think it should've just been a continuation of the new 52 or just left alone especially since McDuffie passed

A big reason I prefer the original is it explained pretty simply why most of the bang babies were assholes or straight-up Villians. They were gangsters; of course, when given REAL power, they’re going to push up their bullshit. Peaceful protesters in power are more likely to stick to their morals, less easily explaining the villian ratio.

@gazaalley3862

3 жыл бұрын

This

@DragonTrainer201

3 жыл бұрын

The only way I can think of how they can fix this is if there’s only a small percent chance of getting super powers and most of Virgil’s rogues gallery come from outside the protest. Otherwise… I’d prefer if they stuck to the original origin.

@SHS08Tweezy

3 жыл бұрын

Getting super powers and looking the same is cool, but I would imagine getting outcast by family and friends because you look like a mutant would make people angry with those who caused it. Especially at a peaceful rally. That’s abuse of power…

@devforfun5618

3 жыл бұрын

@@SHS08Tweezy but in the original they only hated metahumans because they were villains, like, the story takes place in the same universe the justice league exist

@imani2114

3 жыл бұрын

@@devforfun5618 no it didn't. Milestone comics had their own universe called the Dakotaverse. The universes didn't fuse until 2009.

I think part of it is nostalgia love. Honestly the original story has a place in my heart and is a lot more interesting than the BLM spin on it. I don’t care if it’s political. The original series actually did so good at political topics. I just think the original was a lot more interesting and touches on something that not many media touches on. We see BLM in the media all the time. Gang violence is something that happens a lot in my area that everyone fears, but no one in the media talks about. But I think I may have a bias because I love historical pieces and looking into pieces of the past. I love historical fiction. So I’m very interested in historical issues.

I've got to admit, I've been watching and enjoying more of your videos as they show up in my recommended section but since I've never been a hardcore comic book fan it always felt like it was a niche I wasn't sure I needed to add to my already sizeable queue. But then I clicked on this video, and you spoke so well about so many important topics that you immediately got a sub from me. Thank you for taking such care in being as clear and concise as possible on this topic. Too many nerd spaces, even those on the right side of history, refuse to speak up about important political issues like this even when the stories themselves tend to be so inherently drenched in these issues. While I was definitely enjoying the random videos that caught my eye in the recommended, I'm genuinely looking forward to seeing your content in my KZread queue for your new releases.

As long as they keep the moral Complexity of static I'm happy. Because that what made static so interesting is he used to be in the wrong alot. Like dude was gonna kill a bully or i think was starting to become on later. And his dad told him you can't. Because we need to talk about the social issue of the time but not define the character in them. That why I love captain America he went from just being the poster boy of America to being what America should stand for

@Void_Out

3 жыл бұрын

This, a big reason I liked Static was that despite all the stuff he was involved in or witnessed, he still saw the best in people, he was an altruist first before anything else. It was this nature he gained from his dad and it was because of this nature that they were even willing to give a racist a chance, which ultimately ended up changing his views a bit.

@immortallord-ot5sn

3 жыл бұрын

@@Void_Out yeah argee! I think sometimes because we want our heroes to he right we make them flawless. But I learned stuff because static could be wrong too but he got better. So I'm curious to see what they do with the character long term and ik some people are just gonna hate but man it so cool seeing one of my favorite in the limelight he deserves

@immortallord-ot5sn

3 жыл бұрын

@@princewya i think to to early to tell yet but he has movement of flaws and weakness in all the comics and cartoon. So I want to see how its handled

@turtleboy1188

3 жыл бұрын

They will remove the moral complexity

I feel like a lot of these anti-woke, anti-sjw types want the characters they read to have mistreatment that's allegorical. So they can sympathize with the plight that mutants face in X-Men comics, but not real life marginalized communities. It doesn't make much sense, when you think about it.

@SapphWolf

3 жыл бұрын

I mean, for a long while the prevailing thought was to try and get people to think about things by using allegory rather than directly confronting the issue and thereby side step some of the prejudices. And it definitely works to an extent, but now it feels like people who grew up with controversial issues always being allegory don't like it when media shows the actual issue. They're OK talking about the AIDS epidemic and the treatment of gay people by society through metaphor, or have characters like Jadzia Dax who is a pretty big trans allegory, but not actually trans, but the moment you actually include gay people or trans people though, they freak out and say it's "Too political!"

@Gundam_JAY

3 жыл бұрын

Idk it's a whole complicated thing.

@shinyagumon7015

3 жыл бұрын

>It doesn't make sense I think it makes perfect sense! If you read about fictional oppression you can just wiggle your finger against fictional Oppressors and forget about it. If it's a REAL marginalised group you have to acknowledge the failings of your society and can either decide to be indifferent about it or do something about it. Both are infinitely more challenging than just saying that Magneto has a point or that people in the Marvel universe are senseless bigots.

@Gabe600

3 жыл бұрын

@@shinyagumon7015 i agree it you but just because it makes sense doesn't make it right

@shinyagumon7015

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gabe600 I never said that it was right. Sorry I couldn't portray my whole disgust

I prefer the original origin story personally.

@justin02350

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. I have zero issue with the politics but what they chose to political with is what I don't like. Literally love how dark Static Shock, one of the best things about it

@elperrodelautumo7511

2 жыл бұрын

It was when it’s a well written story told that I cared more about.

Yoo, you reminded me of why I loved Static Shock as a kid. As a non-American, it was interesting to see a perspective of a black hero's experience and life. Had static came out in this era, reactionary garbage will call it 'woke', even for its time.

The only surprise to me was that Virgil's mom was still alive.

@Wonder2win

3 жыл бұрын

She's alive in the original comics. She's only dead in the show which Dwayne McDuffie didn't like.

@henrytm188

3 жыл бұрын

A hero with both parents? Wooow

@MerlinTheCommenter

3 жыл бұрын

@@henrytm188 I hate that. Not realistic. People want politics and realism, meanwhile they don't want consequences of such realism? So do you want it or not? Picking and choosing is so inconsistent and lacks the integrity of a really good story. I want problems in my stories. Not "everything is perfect here" tropes.

@MerlinTheCommenter

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShadowProject01 there's actually a lot of hero stories with in tact families. It's just that Americans and other westerners tend to read mainstream American stories which have some family death here and there. Mostly because of so many reboots they have to shake things up to get old readers back. Heck, even some mainstream stories have intact families. Animal Man, for example.

@henrytm188

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShadowProject01 miles mother dead af bro. Thats canon. Cyclops was still an orphan till they made that retcon that his dad is a space pirate lol. Fantastic 4 are all superheroes so they a bit different

This is almost as stupid as that time everyone complained that watchmen got political. Comics are allowed to be political, and really, always have been.

@HenryLouis21

3 жыл бұрын

It's funny how people trashed the sequel show on HBO because it dared to talk about racism in America and that it made Watchmen political despite the comic always being political. Hell, Rorshach was an Alt-Right lunatic. It shows that people who complain about politics don't read comics, even if they do, they don't understand the political messaging.

@radexyz4918

3 жыл бұрын

@@carbootstudios2459 it was like that in the comic also

@Gundam_JAY

3 жыл бұрын

@@radexyz4918 no I don't think it was.

@owenslaughter9438

3 жыл бұрын

​@@radexyz4918 But you were able to come to your own conclusions on it. Even with Green Arrow and Green Lantern which was a very political book, They really hit hard on the Liberal theme and how good they were, but they also showed that Green Arrow could be wrong and human and his ideas could at times just as wrong as conservative ones.

@porassrivastava8242

3 жыл бұрын

There's a difference between comics About politics and comics being used as politics. The former is amazing and has given us amazing stories and later has always been cringe and virtue signalling.

I just hope it approaches the situations the same way the old series did and am excited to see where they go with the characters

Im glad to hear static is back definitely one of the best comic characters. I like that they modernized his story because thats what helps an audience get the characters point of view and their feelings because it hits close to home. Or at least thats what I think

Saying that black lives matter shouldn't be political. It's not that only black lives matter. It's that often times black people lives are treated as lesser

@Gundam_JAY

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@KAXSH

3 жыл бұрын

@Cuddly Savage so one person's actions speaks for a WORLD WIDE social movement?

@erdood3235

3 жыл бұрын

@Cuddly Savage Everything is political. What, the u.s. war of independence wasn't political?

@erdood3235

3 жыл бұрын

@Cuddly Savage about what exactly?

@johna4387

3 жыл бұрын

Black lives matter. There's a difference between that statement and the organization black lives matter, which we know has used all of their donations to buy mansions for their founders instead of actually helping black people. I say this as a black person myself. I think most of the controversy over 'black lives matter' comes from the conflation with the organization BLM

The fact that I grew up to look almost just like Virgil on accident is hilarious to me I mean brown eyes? Check. Black/dark brown hair? Check. Brown skin? Check. Dreadlocks? Check. 5’8? I’m 5’8 and a half so that’s close enough. Male? Check. And I’m a actor. I mean... if they still casting for the static shock movie 👀👀👀

@michaeltrevino8234

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck if you get the chance to go to an audition for Static! Or any audition for that matter

@montebeverly237

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaeltrevino8234 I’m probably not going to but that would be amazing casting

@Hey-Its-Dingo

3 жыл бұрын

@@montebeverly237 "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." You should at least try. It would be really cool to see a random commenter on a Comics Drake video be cast in a Hollywood DC movie. Lol

@killarilla6780

3 жыл бұрын

Put a shock to yo systems.

@montebeverly237

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hey-Its-Dingo trueeeeee

Being honest, I think that comics are actually a good medium for discussing sensitive political issues. I honestly agree with your views and think that Static being political actually helps the character stand out and helps younger demographics understand that these problems exist and that they can be part of the solution.

I wish Static gets a live-action, but I feel like it won't because the issues Static tackles are too real and will be labelled offensive. But yea, I just wanna see a Static live-action and just fangirl in my room.....

@MirageNen

Жыл бұрын

They did black lightning (static's hero that he looked up to in the tv show) A mass majority of that show on netflix was about racism and being the better person. I'm sure static could come back in live-action one day. I just hope they do it justice regardless of the fact that racists and other bigots will complain about "another woke show"

@user-fz1ui1mx4m

Жыл бұрын

@@MirageNen oh I watched that show. I was waiting for static to appear...but he didn't...I'm so sad 🥲 at the very core of it, Static was always about politics, but he did it right imo. I would so want a series or a movie about Static...but with how superheroes have been lately, I also kinda don't want an adaptation...the story and characters are quite different from their comic counterparts and idk why when DCAU is exists 😂

@MirageNen

Жыл бұрын

@@user-fz1ui1mx4m I wasn't expecting static but i am sad that black lightning either finished or was canceled. I'm still watching through it. but only on like season 2 out of 3 or 4 seasons.

@gyrrakavian

Жыл бұрын

There will absolutely be weaponized pearl-clutching levered against it in the stupidest ways.

@geniusgamerr4517

7 ай бұрын

@@user-fz1ui1mx4mI don’t want to now since the original creator is gone now, and it worst that the person writing it doesn’t understand Virgil at all, so I hope they don’t tarnish his legacy.

Who’s mad, I promise I’m not gonna cyberbully them.

@VacadoRay

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not mad heck a modern static sounds cool especially with all the tech we hav today

@sparrowcf

3 жыл бұрын

100th like, hell yeah

@Lopoi

3 жыл бұрын

Im mad we are not getting a new cartoon of static shock... as far as I know

@BostonMBrand

3 жыл бұрын

I’m excited for the comic, I’m just mad people are being stupid and acting like the Dakotaverse isn’t political.

@shroomer8294

3 жыл бұрын

I am. (I’m not actually but I’d like some free cyber bullying.)

I know making "controversial" videos is probably not fun because you have to deal with all the hate that comes with it but good got standing up and stating the truth Drake.

@Gundam_JAY

3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@samlewis6487

3 жыл бұрын

@@zegsi364 Fellas, is wanting basic human rights and fighting against the systems that are stopping you terrorism? Sometimes, but certainly not in this case

@lolstalgic9602

3 жыл бұрын

@@zegsi364 Finally someone says it.

@chanceofbliss8175

3 жыл бұрын

@@zegsi364 proof please

@fireshadow6632

3 жыл бұрын

@@zegsi364 That's just your definition bud. Are there some that are more aggressive than others? Yes. But most often, a lot of them are peaceful. And if you wanted to make that judgement for an entire group just based off certain people, then you would have to make that argument for any other social activism or political group.

I remember this one quote from McDuffie about seeing black kids dressing up as static in conventions and his response though he loves seeing it he wishes to see white kids also dressed up as static which I think is a very powerful message

@shawnpaul9442

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. No chance of that nowadays. Considering you get attacked if your white and dress up as character of another race.

@arvinbuenaagua5161

2 жыл бұрын

@@shawnpaul9442 poor whitey

@shawnpaul9442

2 жыл бұрын

@@arvinbuenaagua5161 did you just assume my race?

@shawnpaul9442

2 жыл бұрын

@Vallexan I assumed he was talking about me. Considering he replied to my comment with poor whitey. If he was talking about all white people, he would have used whiteys.

@MrSophire

Жыл бұрын

Yeah but if a white kid dressed like him they would be accused of black face and culture appropriation. Don’t believe me, every year we get a article about how little black girls can dress up as Snow White but little white girls can’t dress up as Tiana because she is only for little black girls.

Static is a great example of politics enhancing the characters & the setting rather than just being there. It’s never politics = bad to me it’s implementation & learning how to do that helps spread a message more

This is why I like your channel, it's not afraid to go political when it's necessary and you bring up facts from past comics and shows that prove its not too different from past politics. Every thing isn't black and white with politics as most people think, there is a Grey area where people choose not to think about.

@Ronin-lb5ij

3 жыл бұрын

Dude, no. It's not simply because the new comic is "political", many are oblivious to the real problem. The comic is a propaganda in disguise, and it's biased. BLM's leaders profit by exploiting black people, and use that money to buy private mansions. Meanwhile, poor black people receive almost nothing. BLM is just a demagogic scam.

@erdood3235

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ronin-lb5ij haven't you listened to what Drake said in the vid?

@glenfordgreen8652

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ronin-lb5ij the comic is literally the experience of a black teenager in modern times of course it's going to be political and BLM is going to be mentioned and how police brutality happens on a daily basis and the impact on Virgil life, so yes BLM Will be mentioned who knows the founders buying that mansion may be mentioned this is the first issue give it a chance. Drake did an absolutely wonderful job in describing the issue.

@carsanwitt

3 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly, it's also really important that a white dude like Drake (or me) is out there saying these things because we need to be part of the solution, and the first step is not being afraid to talk about.

@carsanwitt

3 жыл бұрын

@@ureadthisurgay1057 you're definitely trolling but I'm saying this for the audience: cis white men also suffer under the patriarchy, and our boy Drake here is *obviously* talking to his fellow men, while reminding his audience that *there are better sources* for these kinds of topics. We're working as allies.

The sons of the father episode stuck hard with me...when I was younger I was kinda kicked out of my best friends house by him because his dad came home and found me there in 6th grade then again in 10th...no reason more than being black but noone understood what that felt like...that episode made me feel like I wasn't alone

@xstarsxromenguyen9854

2 жыл бұрын

When I was young we often had to get on the floor because of constant shootings in the projects and it was done by other people who looked like me. But I’m sure you had it worse…

@yarc9

2 жыл бұрын

That episode is brave enough to teach kids racism is stupid

@thorocomments817

Жыл бұрын

@@xstarsxromenguyen9854 How about both… that’s my experience. Get off your, likely right wing, high horse.

@nenep1872

Жыл бұрын

@@xstarsxromenguyen9854 I don't think that is what he was comparing himself too🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ he just made a statement... What happened to you was wrong as well but don't make it seem like what happened to him was somehow less effective in his life ... I didn't have either experience but I empathize with both of you because your my brothers and I actually care what you have gone through and what you go through... Where not supposed to be tearing each other down that's what they want us to do so stop it .. thank God your still alive and a stray bullet didn't find you .. because many have died from them you should definitely understand that part..

@isimioyekunlemarktaiwo3643

Жыл бұрын

​@@xstarsxromenguyen9854 passive aggressive much? Your statement is sus as hell

Static was literally the first Superhero I actually related to through and through. Sure, before Static like any little boy I wanted to be Batman to the t. Static looked like me, same personality and even same Pops lol 😂 Every issue I faced as a teen was addressed in dialogue by the show, except I never met Romeo lol 😂 Thank you for this beautifully accurate video!

This video is outstanding. Damn the static stuff, you just hit every nail on on EVERY head. Bro I salute you.

"Wait their comics were political?" "Always have been,asshole." Am really happy to see Static back!!

@DgardsGaming

3 жыл бұрын

Yes but back then it was done far better and allowed for both sides of politics to be treated equally

@womanofdemise1661

3 жыл бұрын

@@DgardsGaming well Republicans became a clown fest.

@DgardsGaming

3 жыл бұрын

@@womanofdemise1661 i'd say Dem are equally as clowns

@GoldenWolf115

3 жыл бұрын

@@womanofdemise1661 And so did the dems. Joe Biden? Vote blue no matter who? Wtf?

@nobodyknowsforsure

3 жыл бұрын

@@DgardsGaming don't bother no matter how much you explain this they never see the stark contrast to how it is now.

*New Static is too political* Uhh, did these people forget that his Mom literally died to police brutality?

@MrAsthmatic

3 жыл бұрын

I suspect most of the folks memory of Static doesn't extend beyond him being a black superhero with cool powers.

@MiloKuroshiro

3 жыл бұрын

And that the gas that mutated then was throw by the police and was supossed to track then? And that gang violence and the pipeline that forces black and poor kids to join then are the central conflict for most of the run? Like wtf

@SuperNeos2

3 жыл бұрын

His mom was killed in a gang war originally. They changed it just to be political and score woke points.

@Intr0vertical

3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperNeos2 oh brother 🤦🏿‍♂️

@kasaiart1281

3 жыл бұрын

Static shock as always been political from day one. The whole reason milestone comics was created was to show minority centric stories.

I do like the OG origin story more than the BLM story because I'm a black kid from Brooklyn Static Shock was what originally helped me understand why gang violence happens, but I understand them wanting to update it.

This is honestly one of the best video essays I’ve seen in terms of the arguments and point you make, and I’ve been watching videos in this genre for over 10 years! Awesome job, man! Definitely checking out more of your content!👍❤️

I’ve always loved Static. I’m white and was born into a lower middle class family in a predominantly white small town. My first exposures to the ideas or racism, school shootings, and gang violence were from the Static Shock cartoon. It really helped me get how pointless and stupid racism is, and why it shouldn’t be encouraged or celebrated. Unfortunately the world seems to be getting worse in that regard. Especially in the US since the 2016 presidential election.

@ivanjrrojas5727

2 жыл бұрын

🤟🏽💯

@drphaxtom3335

2 жыл бұрын

Respect+

@ZaxsP

2 жыл бұрын

I think you mean the 2020 presidential election. Since people seemed to want a president that spoke highly of a leader of the KKK, authored a crime bill that targeted black people, and called black people "super predators."

@irok1

2 жыл бұрын

@@ZaxsP Was it the same one who said "if you don't vote for me, you ain't black" and claimed that you could either be white or you were poor? The one that was anti-LGBT and pro-segregation for his half a century of politics? We ended up with him as president, so time for talking about the 2020 election has well passed its time.

@AstraFulminous

2 жыл бұрын

@ZaxsP - The super predators statement is a deviation from something Hillary Clinton said not Biden. Biden did create the crime bill decades ago & did apologize for it. Biden has not spoke highly of the KKK that was Trump reguarding Charlottesville. And during BLM protests at Lafayette Square Trump wanted protestors beat and possibly killed despite them being mostly peaceful.. Additionally Trump and his party have targeted Black People & Other Minorities from a variety of angles such as voting rights, supporting police brutality, odd financial laws and so on and so on. Black people voted for Biden because he wasn't a literal racist criminal lunatic causing people to die from a disease unlike Trump. And yes I am aware that you are likely a troll or an lying alt righter/someone pretending to be an alt righter. Either way its clear your twisting the facts.

Sucks that people are dumb, but that ART STYLE THO

@yurineri2227

3 жыл бұрын

it really looks amazing

@stick2thescript44

3 жыл бұрын

the art style is shit lmao. the concept that were revealed look cool, but the actual art inside the book is lazy

@kobe-wankenobi6843

3 жыл бұрын

The guy who did the drawings' instagram is @nikolasdraper-ivey

@redgiant7747

3 жыл бұрын

@@kobe-wankenobi6843 appreciate it g

@ZzIAmNOTLegendzZ

3 жыл бұрын

@@stick2thescript44 do better then

8:41 How can this be said when Dwayne McDuffie died in February of 2011? I get that, technically, all founders of Milestone Comics are attributed to Static's creation -- yet I recall many interviews wherein Static is considered Duffie's pet character. Hmm. I suppose I can't call the claim false, seeing how those who knew McDuffie would probably best be able to say whether he'd take issue with this. 8:56 Yep, I commented too soon.

i know this video is a year old but i just have to thank you for telling the truth about static i watched the show as a kid i never read the comics but it taught me alot about myself & my culture if you think that static was not politcal your dreaming all comics were at one point in time I grew up proud to have learned what really goes on in the world & it inspired me to create my own comics I miss you Dwayne we all do & static is my all time favorite to keep the peace in the world Nuff Said

Static Shock is a black teenager that dealt with the problems and social issues a black teenager in an urban environment deals with. Its always been political.

@Zoinkin89

3 жыл бұрын

That’s not political at all. The fact that you believe that shows how much the world has been corrupted by elites. That is about problems that people face. Racism is not political nor is anything else you said. Realize that first

@ubermaster1

3 жыл бұрын

@@Zoinkin89 I have no words, I'll just let someone else chime in cause I am too busy hollering.

@Zoinkin89

3 жыл бұрын

@@ubermaster1 you think it’s political?

@ZzIAmNOTLegendzZ

3 жыл бұрын

@@Zoinkin89 just shut your screen off

@Zoinkin89

3 жыл бұрын

@@ZzIAmNOTLegendzZ how is racism political? Please tell me

Static is back. Hell yes

I don't think people really are against something being political - they just angry these creators have political views polar opposite to their own. :) And yes for me best fiction (especially superhero one) is the one which help people dealing with real life issues.

I want to see more Static content in the world. I loved Static growing up he was cool stylish and helped me find my moral compass and helped shae my loyalty to my closest friends.

These people complaining about wokeness either haven't been alive long enough to have read Dwayne Mcduffie's comics in the 90s or have seen the cartoon in the early 2000s. Why did I have to become an adult in the height of a changing political climate?

@Liqo315

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 17 and I read the comics from 90s

@Liqo315

3 жыл бұрын

@@carbootstudios2459 you read the old comics from the 60s and 70s about spiderman batman black lighting black panther superman fantastic four

@Liqo315

3 жыл бұрын

@@carbootstudios2459 no I'm asking what kind of comics you read as a kid that was born in the early 2000s like me

@Gundam_JAY

3 жыл бұрын

@@Liqo315 I think he means complaining about wokeness and such from works such as static shock

@Liqo315

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gundam_JAY Ohhhhhh thanks for telling me because I was confused what was going on

Here’s the thing. Static is too perfect as a powerful black character that I cannot find a flaw. Let Static be Static babeh

Drake may not get to pay attention to his older comments but I really resonated with the creator who had to deal with essentially being big and black. I used to be a muscular 350+ lbs 6’3” Afro Caribbean man who got all types of strange or disapproving looks, run-in’s with police as well and just generally living a life where I felt like a lot of people were afraid of me. I’m a guy who tries not to kill insects or pests and just tries to carry them outside of where I live instead. Among a whole host of other things. I am nowhere near a threat. Today after a Sleeve Gastrectomy I am 220 lbs still 6’3” slim build and people are so much less afraid of me I don’t get any looks from officers anymore nobody is concerned of me being a threat. It has been completely disgusting to notice that difference over me just being visually smaller. The world can be a terrible place but there’s also beauty. Try your best to live in the beauty.

I agree a lot with your take! I think the reason why people don't like "wokeness" is because we've had bad takes on wokeness such as parts of the live action cowboy bebop and other shows that aren't that good but use woke culture as a crutch. I think when done right, it makes for a really good comic/show.

@bannedmann4469

Жыл бұрын

It's never done right... in fact, womtivists chnage things that were already diverse. Like the aforementioned Bebop.

@narutardkyuubi

Жыл бұрын

I agree on this, it does feel like ‘too political’ is a rather knee jerk response to other works just not being very competent at transmitting a nuanced political statement. Without nuance, without a respect to a valid (doesn’t have to mean correct, or of value, just something that a person could think of) viewpoint, the work will just become propaganda or just grossly hypocritical.

Making it BLM was a given, but I'd rather they do something along the lines of Static being an already established hero in Dakota with this protest giving way for a new Big Bang; thus introducing some new metas into the world. That way it doesn't get rid of the growth he had in his origin through him getting rid of his gun n whatnot. No disrespect to Mcduffie's colleagues, but they aren't him. They had huge fights and creative differences back in the day, which led up to Milestones downfall. I hope the new books good but given the current writer's track record, I'm not holding my breath.

@SeekerLancer

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. For me the issue wasn't including BLM, there was no way that wasn't going to happen in a Static comic written in 2021, it was that it took away from Mcduffie's original Static origin which was a very powerful story that should have been kept. People don't mess with the core concepts of Batman or Spider-Man's origin story. Static shouldn't have been any different. It was timeless and still relevant to today's world.

@Power-9Hunnid

3 жыл бұрын

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@Scoring57

3 жыл бұрын

Just Phil So are you saying he wouldn't associate blm with his comic? I doubt he wouldn't. I know a lot of whyte people have probably gotten people like you to turn against a movement that simply affirms black lives, but maybe don't take on the sentiments and perspectives of people who might be part of the problem. And find every reason they can to b!tch about black people in media as long as the media champions black people

@zippack999

3 жыл бұрын

I like this see that make sense

@shaylic3795

3 жыл бұрын

@@Scoring57 He didn’t say that. He was hoping to keep the established origin static had and use the protest as a new starting point. Shifting away from a new origin about a young static to an established static dealing with a fallout of new metas from a second Big Bang. Sort of like how they revisit high school Spider-Man often but some fans prefer adult Spider-Man because context is different especially if the original audience has matured.

I'd say that the new origin story is not that creative compared to the previous one. Old one had layers, and started off Vergil in a dark and vulnerable place. With the discovery of powers raising him to become a hero. For the new one, you can argue that he already is a "hero" because he is peacefully protesting for a good cause which results in conflict from other protestors, which I'm guessing is going to be propolice, with police being seen as the direct antagonist for the series.

@low2833

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. I think the writers may be afraid of having flawed women or minorities. Static's original origin is not so black and white.

@theoutsiderjess4869

3 жыл бұрын

I agree the new storyline isn't as creative and just makes me uncomfortable how they're using real life events to tell a story

@kennethM

3 жыл бұрын

You have a pojt but depending on how they they do it it could work really well. With him being someone who was already a hero but powerless to to learning to use his newfound power as a hero. I don't think it'll be easy to do though. It might come down to how his character develops over time. If it develops.

@PTBIC

3 жыл бұрын

Even the original took back story took inspiration from a real event though it was just lesser known so main audience wouldn’t know it.

@ThatSonOfAGlitch

3 жыл бұрын

Virgil actually was the center of WHY there was a fight at the protest leading up to the big bang. He's also struggling with the anger he has inside towards everything that happened INCLUDING how his family and friends are treating him. It depicts A LOT of the internal turmoil we as African Americans have everyday. I remember saying/thinking very similarly as Virgil in the new comic when I was his age.

I love Static. My issue is that the big bang happened at a protest. TL;DR - The police's action is just plain evil and not shades of gray. Does not reflect real life. Muddies Virgil's origin unnecessarily. Villains suffer too. Maybe I'm a bigot or closet racist or something, but I'm not a fan of BLM itself. Of course black lives matter, of course there is racism in the country that needs to be fought, of course said racism is everywhere. But a movement as all encompassing as BLM can be easily used for harm, and it has. That being said, Virgil being a part of a BLM protest is 100% in character as much as I disagree with the movement as a whole - I would be more upset if he wasn't in some way working to end racism. Specifically calling it a BLM protest might be bad optics for the general public but who gives a shit. Call it End Racism Now and somebody would just bitch that ERN is a stand in for BLM and we are back at square one. My ultimate issue is that someone somewhere within the story decided to tag protesters with a chemical marker to track them down after the protest? And you expect me to believe this is the work of a nuanced "everything is a shades of gray" police force? Nope, this is a cartoonishly evil force that seemingly wants to track down perfectly peaceful protesters to....arrest them later? The BLM movement stands for something good, but it is used to shield bad actors way too much. If a protest is 100% peaceful the only people arrested are those breaking that peace. Yeah yeah, perfect world and all that. But here's where that nuance comes into play. The protesters are shown to be nothing BUT peaceful and the police are shown to be nothing BUT corrupt and evil. The point of the chemical marker is to mark so they can investigate further. That's a charitable "we wanted to do good" viewpoint. Even using this charitable viewpoint you can't see the police as anything but evil using it on peaceful protesters that have the right to be there. You're going to track down and arrest someone for protesting. Yeah you're the baddie. Oh that peaceful protester shone a high power laser into a police officer's eye? Ok, track that guy. That ONE guy. The chemical marker being used at a gang war is way more believable while still being overkill. You're going to use a barely tested chemical compound to tag gangbangers and track them after the scuffle to arrest them? Maybe don't? But there is a shades of gray here. The police take drastic overkill action from something that you can believe is good faith or plain evil if you think about it. Rather than stand by and let violence run rampant AGAIN, they wanted to stop it before it happened. By dousing people that are not 100% innocent but also not 100% guilty of anything with a...uh.....dangerous......compound.....to track them after......being stopped from committing a crime......so they cant commit a different crime in...the future. See? Shades of gray. There is no gray for the police in the origin. "Lets tag these protesters, we can kill the protests at the source" is cartoonishly evil to the core no matter what way you slice it. "Lets tag these gangbangers, we can kill gang violence at the source" is nuanced and can have good faith arguments from either side. And Virgil being at a BLM rally - as I said earlier - is fine. Police overreaching and taking drastic measure is fine. The big bang happening at the protest informs a ton of things though. Virgil being at a gang war is happenstance and firmly solidifies his character by making it a multifaceted conflict - and explains why a lot of bang babies are "evil". Virgil was the one good guy in a sea of (potentially) bad guys that were accidentally given super powers. Virgil is arguably not the only good guy at that protest. Accidentally give superpowers to random BLM protesters and I would like to believe you just made a big ass super hero team and *maybe* one or two baddies. And if we argue the chemical marker was a good thing to use in that situation, we argue that if innocents didn't want to get hit by it they shouldn't have been there. Which again circles back to the police being evil - even with a charitable view on their action they are still purposely stifling civil rights. But hey, maybe that's the point. Good men assist evil by not doing anything. But then who is Static going to fight? More extreme BLM members using their powers for the greater good and ultimately hurting people? Nah, too nuanced. A cartoonishly evil police force? likely. And why would it be called the big bang when the bigger common factor is BLM activity? Wouldn't it be called something like the Black Lives Matter Tragedy or the Protest Tragedy of 2022? Unless the media in the story spins it as "everyone at the rally was a gangbanger" which I could buy.

Loved it!!! You made some great points. I was a kid who understood a little too well the message that Static Shock was trying to convey. It meant a lot to my childhood and I love the fact that the remake is tackling issues that we still battle to this day.

I can agree on the political part, but shouldn't that conflict on the gang problem and all the villains? There was a logical explanation why most of the people affected by the gas became super villains, since they were already criminals. Now that most of the people are legit protesters, the origin of lots of villians over a legit protest cause may do more harm than good. I am saying this without reading the material, since I live in Brazil and have no possibility to reach it, speacially because my currency over dollar is ridiculous.

The broken arm analogy was perfection.

@DivineLBest

3 жыл бұрын

seriously!

@Neoxon619

3 жыл бұрын

That’s actually an analogy I’ve used a few times to explain BLM, so I’m glad he used it as well.

@ghostprime6320

3 жыл бұрын

It was so good. The only one I’ve heard before is the one specifically showing why “All Lives Matter” protesters make no sense. “If you go to a breast cancer awareness march or fundraiser and start screaming about “ALL CANCERS MATTER”, the whole point of this is that this is to bring awareness to this specific cancer that affects certain people. While you’re technically not wrong, you’re diminishing the effects of this problem and you’re just an asshole.”

Static shock is an ícon, especially here in Brazil, hes basically part of our childhood, im happy hes gonna be back

IMO the original origin story was more timeless and social than political. Gang violence and police brutality are timeless issues... BLM is specifically now. And maybe people are uncomfortable with Virgil being affiliated with a political movement of questionable principle. Like, BLM has been accused of some shady stuff with how they handle donations, and many people believe they are unethical in their practices. It's a ballsy move to have him throw his hat in with BLM. Maybe it would not have met with such backlash if he was involved in an unaffiliated protest or something. Edit: You addressed this, nice.

9/10 people who say that there shouldn't be politics in comics have never read a comic

@shinzero0271

3 жыл бұрын

Meanwhile they'll continue to hold up Watchmen and The Dark Knight Returns as gospel while missing the point behind both series.

@misaeldoesanimation4408

3 жыл бұрын

@@shinzero0271 for real they completely missed the point

@christopherb501

3 жыл бұрын

@@shinzero0271 Don't forget the Joker movie.

@stick2thescript44

3 жыл бұрын

please tell me how political mha is.

@misaeldoesanimation4408

3 жыл бұрын

@@stick2thescript44 you mean a show where some people are better than others depending on how they were born giving them a higher status in society. A show where a system fails people and makes villains. You mean those politics on mha?

Look I can understand getting mildly peeved about certain politically charged issues being put in the media you consumed when they weren't before. Static always had them though. You think a comic book about a black teen originally written decades ago wasn't gonna have stories pertaining to race in America? Come on now.

@kerricaine

3 жыл бұрын

the problem like drake pointed out is that most people watching it for the first time didn't absorb or remember that message. they just remembered "Cool hero dude with zappy powers and flying disk", not any of the messages or meaning.

@DJPrimeAmvs

3 жыл бұрын

@@kerricaine I watched the original show as a kid and I still remember those episodes and messages. I think the problem isn't that it's political or always political is that it, as the kids say "goes too hard". Virgil gets his powers during a blm protest for George Floyd and Brianna Taylor. I think it's become exhaustive nowadays when those two are constantly being brought up ad nauseum. Like how you can't go a few episodes of Grey's Anatomy without covid being in it. (Hope you get might point)

@ravenfrancis1476

3 жыл бұрын

@@DJPrimeAmvs So...your problem is that it advocates for societal change and anti-racism...too much? I don't normally like to gatekeep but are you even remotely familiar with the Static series? Those issues and going hard about them are a fundamental core part to the series, to the point where you clearly aren't familiar with the source material if you have a problem with it now and only now.

@DJPrimeAmvs

3 жыл бұрын

@@ravenfrancis1476 1. You clearly only read the low half of what I typed. 2. Lemme be clear here...no I don't have a problem with it, its the simple fact that they're just using the same thing over and over again. Media has basically ran the whole blm George Floyd/Brianna Taylor scenario into the ground to a point where its become obnoxious and groan inducing.

@ravenfrancis1476

3 жыл бұрын

@@DJPrimeAmvs Probably because we've yet to see actual justice for them done and there's yet to be any change to prevent this from happening again, as evidenced by the fact that the police killing an innocent black person is practically a weekly event at this rate.

The problem isn't it's too political but it's the removal of the complexity of what happened to Virgil up to the point he got his powers in order to make SS part of BLM. It is just low effort propaganda that doesn't understand what made Captain America great propaganda for an example. Original SS origin tackled a lot of different societal issues giving it nuance, new one just hops on a trend addressing stuff very on the surface.

Happy to see the character making a comeback. Hope he makes it into Injustice 3 if we get one!

As someone who hates the new Static origin let me explain. It's not that it's political, it's that it takes away a core concept of Virgil's character. When he was powerless he was peer pressured into joining a gang and actively thought about killing his school bullies. Yes Virgil makes the right decision and tosses the gun before becoming Static, but in a moment of powerlessness he almost becomes a gangbanging murderer. It lets him connect to the villains he fights because he was almost there. To me that's a core concept of the character that's gone if he just got his powers from a BLM protest because then Virgil no longer has a past that lets him connect to villains. The only way he stays the same is if you see attending a BLM protest as a bad thing. I don't. I don't take issue with Virgil attending BLM protests, your video more than highlights moments from the original series of comics and cartoons that support that for his character, I take issue with the gang elements being completely eliminated from Virgil's origin.

@yusifudo46

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Well said.

@Scoring57

3 жыл бұрын

JAC 073 Typical excuse making. It's *NEVER* for the reason that thousands of people are stating is it? Even though most of these people are politically driven and are saying in plain english that they hate it cause it's "political" somehow that isn't true just cause of you? Your reason for being part of bigoted and anti-black movements is always something other than being anti-black. Even though these kinds of reactions only come towards inclusive characters

@micah459

3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@theoutsiderjess4869

3 жыл бұрын

I agree the new origin story felt hollow and empty

@DragonTrainer201

3 жыл бұрын

The new origin makes me concerned that some of the supervillains will come from the BLM side. Otherwise, you’ve got an entire group of protestors on the BLM side with superpowers, which kind of lowers the stakes for Static as a superhero as he’ll have way too many allies helping him out. Static should be able to tackle BLM without changing his origin story.

When these people complain about politics in movies or books and say keep it out of them what they mean is keep mine or the sjw politics out. But when it’s politics or movies or books that talk down about sjws look how quick they are to applaud,lol or put up they are on the right side of the argument.

@tobiaslawrence8928

3 жыл бұрын

But is it satire? Or at they being for real? I think they are being for real, givin on how many videos they make.

@tobiaslawrence8928

3 жыл бұрын

No doubt no doubt. I see and hear what your saying and I agree it’s honestly a no wonder why manga and other comic brands are doing better,than the big main 2. They have too many events going on at once and it’s hard to keep up to the point you say f**k it the good thing about manga and other comic brands is that they have a beginning middle and end.... but I remember back in 2017’2018 dc had put out new comics with new characters but no one bought them. In my opinion if anything they need to go the same route as manga and others.

@ember3117

3 жыл бұрын

This new origin story is way better tho!!

@ExeErdna

3 жыл бұрын

@@shadowwolf8434 Static's original origin was based on an amalgam of gang and police violence of the 80s and 90s. Plus a little dab of "pollution" bad storage of waste products on top. This new one feels edgy because it just happened and they're turning up the edge because it's also easy.

@ExeErdna

3 жыл бұрын

@@shadowwolf8434 The big bang wouldn't be anything but a shootout. If somebody stored chemical products in their proper place. That's why its' a small yet still a valid nod

I didn't read the comics, but some of my favorite episodes are also political. Sons of the Fathers, Jimmy, Frozen Out, and Hard as Nails. 1st 3 are discussed in this video, but Hard as Nails is about a bang baby who is drawn in and baited by Harley and Ivy. It's a great episode warning against the dangers of minors agreeing to meet strangers online. This show helped me to be less ignorant about my own privelages as a white middle class person with both my parents, who grew up in a safe neighborhood, wasn't bullied to the point of violent retaliation, and my mental/physical disabilites aren't so bad that they prevent me from functioning as an adult per societal expectations. Sure, I was bullied, and still have struggles due to my gender and disabilites, but nowhere near close to the same level as some people out there. I am a white woman, and I can honestly say that Static is my favorite super hero.

Being a 6'4" black Gen X'er....I really don't think Static has the same fanbase now as it did when it came out. We hailed Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan, Michael Davis, even Todd McFarlane over at Image, and please don't forget Kevin Grevioux as HEROES! Not "heroes" but all caps HEROES! These men showcased something that growing up Black and in America, we just didn't get a chance to see too often....Black superheroes who actually lead lives as Black Americans. The superhero alter ego is great but showing who these people were outside of their costume was just as important. And without very many Black writers, often times they either omitted those lives or gave them some generic backstory that didn't capture the complexities of why they chose to be the superhero. I'm happy about Static's return. I feel nothing about them changing his backstory because the essence is exactly the same.

Never read the comic as a kid-might not have even seen it to be honest-but I loved the show as a kid. That said, I don’t remember it being all that political because I was young enough for some of that to fly right over my head. Looking back on it? It was certainly political and I am okay with that.

@devforfun5618

3 жыл бұрын

im not even american, but a lot of things were clearly political, gear's dad was racist, there is that episode were they go to africa and discover a different persepect about being black, and all metahumans being treated is villains even if some of them were not gang members when the big bang happened and had to turn to gangs later, because they weren't accepted by society, even athletes and musicians, there is that episode whit a drug dealer (that gave addicting super powers)

@bluefaolan

3 жыл бұрын

@@devforfun5618 Yeah, looking back on it now, I see that. However, if you see my other comment I go way further in depth on this than I will here, but a lot of what you might call “political” I used to call, and kind of still do, “common decency.” I kind of always thought of politics as pertaining to policies and that sort of thing, more than just treating people with respect and decency. So, in that way, I may have not seen the show nearly as political as others, based on a different context of what constitutes “being political” means to each of us. Also, I never saw the episode(s) of Static going to Africa as a kid. I only caught the show every so often, which might have also contributed to my view of the show.

@devforfun5618

3 жыл бұрын

@@bluefaolan i agree with you, it wasn't political(tm) at the time, they were real life problems that exist for real, but now acknowledging it is called being political, but even as a kid i realised how serious the show was compared to other cartoons, it didn't flew over my head, like, black culture in Brazil is different from black culture in the USA, but the racism is a lot similar, it might be what they call western civilization

9:53 Or they know full-well that he's political, but don't like it because it's not politics *that they like.* Let's be real here, it's absolutely that.

@Hawkatana

3 жыл бұрын

@@mysteryniggadel491 Nope.

@Hawkatana

3 жыл бұрын

@@princewya I'm not sure if you noticed, but punching someone in the face is a big fucking difference from *shooting them.*

@Hawkatana

3 жыл бұрын

@@princewya Nope.

@shaggyjebus

3 жыл бұрын

@@princewya I've gotta say, if someone called my friend a slur, I'd punch the shit out of them, too.

@Hawkatana

3 жыл бұрын

@@princewya That would be nice if even a single word you just said was remotely true in any conceivable way.

I love this video, I hope it educated all the people who don't understand the direction of Static moving forward as well 💯

People will always get mad if they change the original background of a comic character i personally also like the gang violence angle too and while i agree with you i wouldn't label anyone talking about racism or gang violence as political or politics while we associate racial issues and gang violence with politics and they can be political movements or messages with these topics they are not inherently political they are topics you can talk about without trying to push a message for example.

For the people that say comic are supposed to be not political just remember that in the first issue of Captain America Cap was punching Hitler

@Ironlantern723

3 жыл бұрын

Before we were at war on top of that.

@LupineShadowOmega

3 жыл бұрын

Never forget the story about American Nazis at the time threatening Lee and Kirby after that and Kirby letting them know that he would be waiting in the lobby if they wanted to make a thing of it. Which they did not.

@ManiacX1999

3 жыл бұрын

But see, those people do care about politics. *Their own politics* and not the ones others push

@knightofpwn

3 жыл бұрын

Who wouldn't want to punch hitler?

@s-wo8781

3 жыл бұрын

@@LupineShadowOmega Oh, I didn't hear about that. Where's the article. I want to read that.

I don't think I've ever had a problem with politics being in a comic book. More just when it's poorly handled. When it comes across as a preachy from a top my pedestal I'm better than you. I think I like the original origin more but I can get behind this new one. Honestly I'm just happy to have static back. And even better hes getting a live action movie I really hope they do that I've always wanted to see him on the big screen.

@MrInuhanyou123

3 жыл бұрын

The problem is anyone can use such an objection regardless of intent malicious or not which they do. While at the same time fanning the fires of "anti PC". I've seen it happen too many times. Not doubting your personal views but it turns into a shit hole real quick

@aaaaaaaaaa7699

3 жыл бұрын

People usually feel something is preachy/I’m better then you when they know that there actions and or beliefs are wrong but don’t want to admit it and change.

@moonlitebrite9317

3 жыл бұрын

@Power Wash So does that mean Captain Planet wasn’t preachy? And that anyone who didn’t like it hated recycling?

@aaaaaaaaaa7699

3 жыл бұрын

@@moonlitebrite9317 do you not like it because he teaches recycling and being a good steward of the environment?

@moonlitebrite9317

3 жыл бұрын

@@aaaaaaaaaa7699 So you're basically saying that because a show has a good message that makes it good or beyond criticism? Do you lack critical thinking skills?

Not to mention: Captain america: ww2 and nazi germany this is political Iron man: genius playboy millionaire who happens to invent outrageous tech and weapons X-men as a whole: represents segregation and dehumanizing people with mutations and fighting against a system that wants to enslave them for war= malcom "X" and the civil rights movement

I prefer the old static ciz i love it the way it's

Leaving aside how the new origin might effect the storytelling, it would be out of character for the Virgil I remember to *not* go to BLM protests.

@Ronzeru

2 жыл бұрын

@@codyhumble7855 sadly comics have always been about a lot of propaganda. Think about it. What better way to influence youth than to shoehorn it into their entertainment. And honestly a lot of it can be good. Great. The sad thing is, the path to hell is paved with good intentions. People use good motivation practices for pure selfish means. And always end up like a wolf in sheep's clothing to get everyone to side with them, so that the herd willfully is manipulated by them.

@jish55

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I remember a lot of episodes with Virgil being extremely progressive and "woke" as some would call him now a days. The show was big on trying to push a more progressive message while also tackling many problems kids, teens, and even adults had to deal with and still have to deal with. Hell, many of the episodes are still relevant today, be them gun violence and shootings, gang violence, homelessness, mental illness, bullying, racism, ignorance and blind hatred. I feel like Static is needed now more than ever BECAUSE we're not getting better, and kids today need a role model like him again.

@PantherGX

2 жыл бұрын

@@jish55 Here, here!!

@RavenCloak13

Жыл бұрын

No he wouldn't. Why would he go to some ethnic baiting shit show whose head honcho was caught embezzling money from donations and buying 4 houses in While neighborhoods? His father definitely wouldn't want him going.

People will complain just to complain, ignore them. Enjoy what y’all wanna enjoy and don’t let anyone ruin that for you!

@WillisPtheone

3 жыл бұрын

This is what I have always said! If you like it GREAT if not THATS OK TOO you do not have to like everything move on and read a different comic watch a different show or play a different game.

The truth is that politics is everywhere since forever, but now no one knows how to handle it, so they want to erase every mention to something related to politics

They definitely should have stuck with the fact that he was about to be a murder that’s a super interesting take that I would have loved to read

I mean, I do understand people not liking politics in their comics, but, when the comic was political from the start, that is kinda dumb to get mad at.

@yusifudo46

3 жыл бұрын

I think they're more upset because of the way writers have been writing the comics, but I see way more people were upset about how Static gets his powers more than the BLM arc itself, me included.

@garrettlaturski6703

3 жыл бұрын

@@yusifudo46I haven't actually read the new comics, so I don't really have much of an opinion, but I do understand people not liking it involving real world politics. But this does kinda sound like the new star wars movies, where people have issues with the book, and everyone blames the politics, not the possible writing issues, or personal taste.

@DmDaPDm

3 жыл бұрын

It’s not really politics though, which is what I don’t get. I think people reacted coz they heard BLM, rather then reading the issue and realise that BLM has nothing to do with the actual comic.

@coffeedudeable

3 жыл бұрын

@@garrettlaturski6703 but as this video clearly demonstrates, static has ALWAYS been about real world political issues.

I feel like the people who get mad about comics being political haven't really read alot of comics

@mzgreenjeansapproves

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!!

@BestgirlJordanfish

3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit this

@ZurielMana

3 жыл бұрын

Facts. That or their privilege did not allow them to make the connection.

@liammcguire1954

3 жыл бұрын

While yes I do think they’re annoying and are hypocritical, I can see where they are coming from. I think what they are trying to say is that politics shouldn’t be in your face and inserted into the story when it isn’t really needed. And I do get that, no one wants to read a comic that lectures them

@SeekerLancer

3 жыл бұрын

Most twitter warriors don't engage in most of the hobbies they claim to be defending.

Those who says that static is too political never read the books or watched the show. They are just disconnected or themselves racist.

You have the knack for giving your opinions in a way that makes one listen. I have also watched SS as a kid and oddly I loved it for addressing topics that even my parents are uncomfortable with. Great video and thanks for sharing your take on the new SS