♪ Gotta get up gotta go get up ♪
♪ Whoa ♪
♪ Here we go here we go hip ♪
♪ Here we go here we go ♪
♪ Hey hey hey.. ♪
I put a shock to your system.
Static Shock.
Where is he, Sharon?
Don't worry, daddy. Virgil wouldn't miss
this for the world.
Yeah, I guess this center does mean a lot to him.
Almost as much as it means to me.
And almost as much as the free food.
And then?
Not to worry, sir. I've made all the appropriate payoffs.
- The shipments should-- - Dad?
- What? - I just want to say thanks.
For getting me out of school for this. I-I really..
It's not that big of a deal.
Prep school seems to be a lost cause for you, anyway.
Now, If you don't mind. So?
The shipment should be departing Dakota by 1300 hours, no later.
Actually, I've never been to a black tie event before.
We've gotta get started, Robert.
I guess we do.
Welcome to the dedication of the newest addition
to the Freeman Community Center. Without further ado
let me introduce to the man who is responsible
for this wonderful new facility.
Edwin Alva.
Thank you, Madam Mayor.
It was my pleasure to fund this new addition.
But what I build here isn't a monument of stone.
It's an investment in our children's future.
Welcome to the Edwin +Alva Gymnasium.
Come on, dad. He must have a good reason.
He'd better.
Ugh!
Alright, who's next?
Come on! Just because you guys taste like chicken
'doesn't mean you have to act like 'em.'
Ohh!
How, how did you know?
If it were a snake, it would've bit you.
If I were you, I'd charge 'em with attempted robbery.
But then again, they've already been charged pretty good.
Oh, man, it's late!
You must be very proud of your dad today.
Huh? Yeah, this is way better than when he was on TV
after the grand jury hearing.
That is, I mean..
He mean that the system works.
All charges were dropped, and I'm free to donate
the occasional gymnasium to my new charges
the children of Dakota.
Unbelievable.
It's safer letting the guard dogs off their leash than you.
Get out of my sight.
Hi, Sharon. Where's pops?
Run for it. I'll try to stall him.
- Sharon. - Too late.
You see, what happened was..
No excuses, Virgil.
I'm really sorry, dad.
For weeks, I've been watching you
become more and more irresponsible.
And now you don't even have time for the Community Center.
Dad, It's not that. I was..
What?
I..
On television.
In front of the Mayor and half of the city council.
I didn't mean to--
I had high hopes for you, Edwin. I thought someday
you'd be the head of this company.
But you've every advantage and you've done nothing
to make me proud of you.
- Oh, yes, I have. - Really?
I've been studying the Hazmat Gas
your scientists have been working with.
I figured out how to control it. Look.
You're living in a dream world.
Even I don't completely understand understand that gas.
Now stop wasting my time.
'Edwin Alva Jr., my legacy.'
'I'd be better off with a statue.'
Still here?
It's just not fair, Richie.
I go to school, I do my chores, I'm a superhero.
And my dad chews me up for being irresponsible.
Hey, your dad doesn't know your secret.
So from his point of view, you're a big flake.
That's no excuse, he should trust me.
No matter how it looks, and stop taking his side.
Who's taking sides? I'm just saying..
I'm going on patrol.
I'm sure I can find somebody out there who appreciates me.
I'll show you, dad.
'Access granted.'
'Welcome to Alva Industries, High security vault number 14.'
'Warning. Hazardous material containment area.'
'Do not approach.'
Oh, yeah. The lasers.
'Security override accepted.'
'Warning, handle with extreme caution.'
'Canister contains Quantum Vapor.'
'A highly unstable substance'
'with unpredictable mutagenic properties.'
Unpredictable to anyone, but me.
'Warning, experimental procedures unknown.'
'Unable to assess probable outcome.'
Not probable, computer. Certain.
I've modified the gas in each bubble.
Every time I pop one, I'll get a different superpower.
Maybe dear old dad will finally notice me.
After I've taken away everything else he has.
That's it, Mr. Lynn. Take us out nice and easy.
Piece of cake, captain.
I know this harbor of my.. Unh!
- What did you hit? - Nothing.
Something's hitting us!
Whoa!
- Fire! - Yeah!
All hands, abandon ship!
I was wondering what all that racket was.
Maybe a certain superhero can raise the Titanic.
Do superheroes get hernias?
'All aboard!'
Uh, yeah!
Thank you! Thank you!
And when you tell your friends about this
skip the part where I tried to pick up the boat.
What do you think you're doing?
I don't believe we've been introduced.
- Omnifarious. - You're Nefarious?
Omnifarious, it's my name. It means many forms.
Bro, I go to public school. Latin's an elective.
Why did you help those sailors?
They work for Alva, they're gun smugglers.
That doesn't mean we let 'em drown.
You telling me you did this?
Uh-huh. This, too.
Aah! Alright, that's plenty.
Aah! Ugh!
You surprise me.
Now it's my turn.
I know you. You're Edwin Alva's son.
You have me at a disadvantage, at least for the moment.
- 'Now we're even.' - You can see through my mask?
Yup, I've got X-ray vision now.
But I can't place where we've met before.
Oh, man. Before we fight again
I want a written list of all your powers
and maybe a study guide.
Why would I want to fight you again?
My work here is done.
That went well.
So, think you'll have any time off this weekend?
- Maybe we could-- - No.
- Yes? - 'Mr. Alva.'
'That report you wanted is ready.'
Bring it in.
'Don't you want to finish your..'
- Now. - Sounds important.
None of your concern.
He hit another ship this morning. That makes a three plus
a warehouse, and two of your weapons factories.
Have you identified him yet?
Calls himself Omnifarious. That's all we know so far.
Could just be a crazy man.
Maybe, he's not crazy.
Speculating now, are we?
Maybe he's just looking for a little attention.
You can go now. You too.
Aah!
You got a minute?
I do, now.
I'm trying to figure out what's wrong with you lately.
Pops, I just got a lot of responsibilities now that's all.
Why don't you tell me about these
big responsibilities you've got?
You know, school, other stuff.
It's like I have no idea what's going on
in your life anymore, Virgil.
I just don't know what..
I'd better get that.
We'll continue this later.
Why can't you just trust me? For once.
And he's wrecking his dad's stuff. It doesn't make sense.
Not to you, maybe.
Yeah I guess I'm lucky. Even with all the stress
my dad's been giving me lately
I can't imagine doing anything like that to him.
Uh-oh! Call waiting.
Sharon'll kill me if she misses another call from Reginald.
'Ooh, better let you go, then.'
- Hello? - I knew I'd seen you before.
Virgil. So listen up.
You stay out of my way or your secret identity is history.
So what do you think?
Give me that.
First of all, aluminum foil doesn't stop X-rays.
It has to be Lead.
What am I? A dental technician?
Second, he already knows who am I.
Okay, got me there. But he did say
he wouldn't tell if you left him alone.
Can't do that. He's out of control.
Then, he'll tell.
I know. If my dad's gonna learn my secret identity
it's gonna be from me.
But he won't be the only father in for a shock tonight.
'Can I get the light for you?'
Static? How did you..
Where's my security force?
Outside napping. You gotta get better help.
I don't think it'll work without this stuff.
What do you want?
Believe it or not, I'm here to help you.
Help me? You?
'It's about Omnifarious.'
What about him?
He's your son.
My son? That's ridiculous.
It's the truth and he needs help.
What kind of scam are you trying to..
You don't believe me? Check out your labs.
It's the least you can do.
Thought you were going to bed early.
- Couldn't sleep. - This won't help.
Looking at pictures of mom?
Not this time. Virgil.
Remember this barbecue? I'm the one who dropped
all the hamburger meat on the ground.
- Really? - Virgil took the blame.
Because mom was already mad at me.
'I don't think we fooled her, but she let it slide.'
If you quote me, I'll deny it, but, um..
Virgil's a great guy.
Give him the benefit of the doubt.
- Hey. - Mwah.
Aah! What did I do?
Dad..
...there's something I need to tell you.
Edwin?
Omnifarious.
So, it was you.
What are you trying to do?
Anything I want, thanks to this gas.
Maybe I'll even earn your respect.
That's what this is about? Respect?
That's what it's always been about with you.
And I can never win. Not as long as I was plain old Edwin.
You think this is how you gain someone's respect
by wrecking everything they have?
I've got power now, dad.
And that's all you've ever respected.
Give me those things before you hurt yourself.
Come out here and face me!
Face yourself.
All I've ever tried to do is please you, be like you.
But you've never had time for me.
Only for your precious company.
Aah! Don't make me do this, Edwin.
What? Pay attention to me?
Get in here, now.
Don't hurt him, but let him get away, either.
Okay, this isn't easy.
I know I've been flaky lately, but there's a reason.
Virgil, you don't have to go into it.
- I don't? - No, you don't.
Because I trust you. You've never given me
a single reason not to.
- I-- - Look.
I know you miss your mother. I haven't done a great job
of helping you deal with that, but I watched you handle it
better than I have, frankly. I don't say it enough.
I'm proud of you, son.
I'll see you downstairs.
Oh, dad! Wait. I gotta tell you something.
Now what?
boom
What are you waiting for?
Bring him back!
boom
whoosh
Hold your fire. I don't want him hurt.
- I gotta protect myself. - No, you don't.
I'm calling off the attack.
whoosh
Where are you going? We're not done yet.
whoosh
whirr
Pilot down! I need backup.
You guys hear me? Help!
'We got your back, number two.'
You gotta stop them!
Don't shoot. I'm ordering you!
'Too late for that. We gotta stop this freak'
'or he'll get all of us.'
- 'Copy that.' - 'Open fire.'
You gotta stop them!
I can't! Can you?
Gonna try.
Unh!
'Electromagnetic pulse?'
Yeah, knocks out electrical devices.
What were you thinking?
'They could've killed him.'
Aah!
All he was thinking about was protecting his company.
You never cared about me.
All you care about is your image and your precious legacy.
You want a monument? I'll give you a mountain of rubble
when I bring this building down around you.
No matter what it takes.
Uh-oh!
Aah!
Too fast! Can't control it.
Dad.
Is...he alive?
I don't know.
I never should have told you.
'But I thought a father could work things out with his son.'
Even you.
Guess everybody isn't as lucky as me.
♪ Gotta get up gotta go ♪ ♪ Hey hey hey hey ♪
♪ Here we go here we go hip here we go here we go hip ♪
♪ Here we go here we go hip ♪
♪ Hey hey hey hey hey hey ♪
I put a shock to your system.
Static Shock!