Virgil Hawkins is a fictional character from the DC Comics universe, primarily known as the superhero Static. He first appeared in Static #1 in 1993, created by Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan, and Michael Davis. Virgil is a teenager who gains electromagnetic powers after being exposed to a mutagenic gas during a gang fight. He uses his abilities to fight crime and protect his community. As Static, Virgil can manipulate electricity and generate electromagnetic fields, allowing him to fly and create force fields. The character has been featured in various comic series, an animated television show titled Static Shock, and has appeared in other media, including video games.