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Batman and Static Unite in New Series Launching November

11/15/2025

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DC announces a new six-issue series, Batman/Static: Beyond, uniting Terry McGinnis (Batman Beyond) and Virgil Hawkins (Static) on a planet-saving mission, launching November 12.
Nikolas Draper-Ivey's short story inspired the project.
Creators express pride in multicultural themes and nostalgia, aiming to resonate with adult fans who grew up with the original.
The collaboration seeks to blend comics, animation, and evolved storytelling sensibilities.

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Story summary

DC announces a new six-issue series, Batman/Static: Beyond, uniting Terry McGinnis (Batman Beyond) and Virgil Hawkins (Static) on a planet-saving mission, launching November 12.
Nikolas Draper-Ivey's short story inspired the project.
Creators express pride in multicultural themes and nostalgia, aiming to resonate with adult fans who grew up with the original.
The collaboration seeks to blend comics, animation, and evolved storytelling sensibilities.