Frieda Goren
| Frieda Goren | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Static #1 (June 1993) |
| Created by |
Dwayne McDuffie (co-writer) Robert L. Washington III (co-writer) John Paul Leon (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Frieda Goren |
| Team affiliations | Static |
| Supporting character of | Static |
| Notable aliases | none |
| Abilities | none |
Frieda Goren is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by DC Comics and a supporting character of Static/Virgil Hawkins. Created by writers Dwayne McDuffie and Robert L. Washington III, and artist John Paul Leon, Frieda Goren made her first appearance in Static #1 (June 1993), one of the titles published by Milestone Comics, an imprint of DC Comics. After the closing of Milestone Comics, Frieda became part of DC's mainstream universe of characters. Frieda was also featured in Static Shock animated TV series from DCAU and was voiced by Danica McKellar.
Publication history
Frieda Goren first appeared in Static #1 (June 1993) and was created by Dwayne McDuffie, Robert L. Washington III & John Paul Leon (artist) as one of the titles published by Milestone Comics, an imprint of DC Comics.
Fictional character biography
Milestone & DC Universes
Frieda Goren is a teenager of Jewish descent and resident of Dakota City. She attends Ernest Hemingway High School as a student and is friends with Rick Stone, Daisy Watkins, Larry Wade & Virgil Hawkins who is secretly the superhero 'Static'.[1]
Frieda learned of Virgil’s secret after supervillain 'Hotstreak' (formally ex-student, Martin "Biz Money B" Scaponi) tries to kidnap her as a prize for himself. Static finds out and shows up to protect her, but he's quickly defeated. Instead of killing them both, Hotstreak leaves. In tending Static's wounds, Frieda removed his mask and learned Virgil's secret. Frieda took him to her house and he told her everything about what led to the fateful night at the "Big Bang". After Virgil is treated, he challenges Hotstreak to a rematch as Static again and defeats him.
Virgil made no secret of his romantic interest in her as she became his only confidante with his identity, but Freida was keeping a secret of her own. Virgil was furious to learn that she was dating his best friend Larry Wade and had kept it from him (thanks in part to his own cluelessness- the rest of their friends knew). Larry later explained to him that Frieda hid the relationship because she didn't want to lose him as a friend, Virgil forgives them both and things return to normal.
Though her life was never again normal due to her connection to Static, Frieda suffered a great loss when Larry was killed by his drug suppliers in a drive-by shooting. At Larry’s funeral, she admitted that she worried about Virgil when he's Static. Losing Larry combined with her need to always be perfect in school and her home life caused Frieda to develop an eating disorder. With support from her friends and family, she soon recovered.
The New 52
Frieda has appeared in The New 52 Static Shock comic book series.[2]
Other versions
Milestone Forever
In another reality set twenty years into the future, Frieda married Virgil and together they had two children, a son named Larry (named after Larry Wade) and daughter Sadie (both of whom have inherited their father's electrical abilities). The couple reflect on their life, and Virgil playfully asked Frieda if she wants him to return to his role as Static. She simply smiles and tells him 'absolutely not', and the two passionately kiss.
Powers and abilities
Frieda Goren possesses the normal strength of a girl her age, height and build who engages in moderate regular exercise.
In other media
Television
On the Static Shock cartoon series from the DCAU, she's Virgil's friend at school and his initial crush. She's best friends with Daisy Watkins and Shenice Vale (who became the superhuman known as "She-Bang"). Though lively and popular in school, she tends to be short-tempered and impulsive, which earned her the nickname "Hurricane Frieda". In contrast to the comics, she never knows that Static is Virgil Hawkins and that Virgil and Richie Foley are partners in crime-fighting. She is an active participant and the driving force of the school's newspaper with a talent for journalism and leadership. Frieda was a persuasive and somewhat commanding girl, who worked for several committees and the school paper. Frieda was voiced by Danica McKellar.