It has been revealed that the finale of Static: Season One will be released this week on Tuesday, March 1. In a post on social media by series artist Nikolas Draper-Ivey, he shared a glimpse of what’s to come in the sixth issue.
When Milestone Media returned with DC Comics last year after a long hiatus, three titles were announced, including Icon and Rocket, Static, and Hardware. Each series was branded as “Season One,” with only six issues confirmed, intended to retell the origin stories of Dakota’s superheroes. Soon, Static: Season One will be the first title to close out six issues, completing the journey of Virgil Hawkins’ transformation into Static. At the end of Static: Season One #5, the electrifying hero is teaming up with his high school friends, the electrifying hero is fighting meta-humans known as “bang babies,” as they were similarly mutated by the Big Bang.
In a post on Instagram, Nikolas Draper-Ivey announced that Static: Season One #6 will be released on Tuesday, Match 1. The first season written by Vita Ayala with art by Draper-Ivey has led up to this exciting culmination, as Virgil has learned how to control his powers, and finds help in his friends. He is growing into his new identity as Static, while seemingly taking on a new costume as teased throughout the series.
As the first seasons of Milestone’s rebooted titles approach their finales, the stage is being set for the future of the Dakotaverse. Across the three titles, titular heroes have encountered one another and made reference to ongoing events in Dakota. Previously, Virgil guest starred in Icon and Rocket: Season One #5, as he shared a class with Rocket AKA Raquel Ervin. Curtis Metcalf AKA Hardware even supplied Virgil with his first suit as Static. As the four heroes are becoming acquainted with each other, Milestone seems to be teasing a crossover story, following the three books’ first seasons.
The creative duo of Ayala and Draper-Ivey kicked off Milestone’s return with a lot of promise, and have come through impressing readers. With the finale approaching, fans are excited for where Static will go next, hoping for a second season to come soon. His remixed origin story is nearly complete, and the potential for new stories with Static and his friends remains limitless. Static: Season One will be collected as a trade paperback set to release on June 7.
