Static: Shadows of Dakota
DC · 2023–2024 · 7 issues
About the series
In 2023–2024, DC returned to the Milestone universe with Static: Shadows of Dakota, a seven-issue series that plunges the teen hero into a brutal gang war tearing through his city. Written primarily by Nikolas Draper-Ivey and Vita Ayala, with Draper-Ivey also handling the artwork, the story explores Virgil Hawkins’ struggle to protect his community while facing new, grounded threats that test his powers and convictions. This series stands out for its vibrant, street-level energy and its focus on the real-world stakes of superhuman conflict in an iconic corner of the DC landscape.