Graffiti (series)

The official "Graffiti" series logo.

***Graffiti*** is a superhero franchise created by David Ragin. The series follows Dylan Johnson, a superhero fanatic and aficionado, who learns that he is a superhuman with the ability to teleport.

The series initialized with the first *Graffiti* film, *Graffiti: Dreams & Knightmares*, released in 2013. It was followed by two more films, *Graffiti: Welcome to Foxworth Enterprises* in 2015, and *Graffiti: Heroes and Villains* in 2017.

The full story and extended *Graffiti* universe were then expanded upon in *The Graffiti Universe: Book I*, which is set for release sometime in the near future.

## **Plot**

Since the beginning of recorded history, certain people have had a unique form of energy flowing through their blood that grants them special abilities. Known to each other as "superhumans", this group of power users have lived in the human world for centuries, with those unaware living normal, undisturbed lives, while those that do know work to keep their existence secret, while seldom acting to maintain peace and justice when possible.

In 2013, Detroit-born Dylan Johnson discovers that he is a superhuman specifically with the ability to instantaneously teleport from one place to another. Shortly after discovering his abilities, he is attacked by another superhuman Switchblade, barely escaping with his life. Understanding that other superhumans and the world as a whole need protection from other dangers, Dylan decides to step out from the shadows and become the superhuman vigilante **Graffiti**.

### **Dreams and Knightmares arc**

*An ordinary teenage superhero-aficionado, Dylan Johnson learns that he is a superhuman capable of teleporting. Upon being challenged by another superhuman named Switchblade, he sets out to be a superhero under the name "Graffiti". However, when he is tortured by his failure to protect the one thing that he cares about the most, he begins to question whether or not he could ever live up to the challenge of being a true hero.*

### **Foxworth Enterprises arc**

*One year after* Dreams and Knightmares*, Dylan has taken on the full alternate-identity of "Graffiti". The task proves to be harder than he once figured when he begins to learn about the full responsibilities and consequences of a true superhero. To better aid in his mission to protect his kind, he decides to join a secret program for superhumans, led by CEO and businessman Lucius Foxworth. However, Dylan eventually finds himself in a situation that could put the existence of the entire superhuman race in danger of extinction, which forces him to team up with an unlikely ally: his arch-enemy Switchblade.*

### **Heroes and Villains arc**

*Roughly a year and a half after the events of* Foxworth Enterprises*, superhuman existence is no longer a secret and they have been, more or less, accepted into society. Dylan is still trying to adjust to life after losing his abilities, while at the same time acting as the legend the world has made "Graffiti" out to be. However, when an event is triggered, leading to the deaths of thousands of people, the lines between heroes and villains are blurred and sides are taken as a manhunt is commenced to track down the cause of the destruction.*

## **Characters**

### **Central Characters**

* **Dylan Johnson / Graffiti** - A superhuman with the ability to teleport. He is portrayed by David Ragin in the film series.
* **Melrose Hawthorne** - Dylan's sister, a superhuman with telepathic and telekinetic abilities. She is portrayed by Ariel Ragin in the film series.
* **Josh Boom / Eclipse** - A superhuman with the ability to teleport through fire and fire-like sources. He is portrayed by DK Williams in the film series.

### **Central Antagonists**

* **Switchblade** - A superhuman with the ability to take the abilities of any superhuman he kills. He is portrayed by Cortez Andre in the film series.
* **Lucius Foxworth** - The former CEO of Foxworth Enterprises, an immortal superhuman with the ability to remove the abilities of other superhumans. He is portrayed by Emanuel Riggs in the film series.
* **Jonathan Maxwell** - Foxworth's former protégé, a businessman with an immense hatred for superhumans. He is portrayed by Jovante Gray in the film series.
* **Natasha Jones / Knightmare** - Dylan's former love interest, a superhuman with the ability to create illusions and manipulate dreams. She is portrayed by Alyssa Crawley in the film series.

### **Supporting Characters**

* **Evangeline Carter / Evamore** - A superhuman with the ability to copy the abilities of any animal she encounters. She is portrayed by Miniece Ragin in the film series.
* **Max Taylor / Frostbite** - Jake's brother, a superhuman with the ability to control and manipulate ice. He is portrayed by Reggie Johnson in the film series.
* **Jake Taylor / Heatstroke** - Max's brother, a superhuman with the ability to control and manipulate fire. He is portrayed by Robbie Johnson in the film series.
* **Brandon Williams / Millennium** - An artificial superhuman with the ability to control and manipulate various forms of energy. He is portrayed by Demonte Thompson in the film series.
* **Elsa Divine / the Elementress** - A superhuman with the ability to create, shape and control the basic elements of solid (earth), liquid (water), gas (air), and plasma (fire). She is portrayed by Linise Washington in the film series.
* **Jerome Briggs** - A friend of Josh and James Boom, an expert on superhuman physiology. He is portrayed by Johnny Docs in the film series.
* **Chris Taylor / Solar Flare** - Max and Jake's cousin, a superhuman with the ability to manipulate the aspects of the sun. He is portrayed by Jaden Johnson in the film series.
* **Danny Jones / Volt** - A young superhuman with the ability to produce and manipulate electricity. He is portrayed by Lorenzo "LJ" Oliver, Jr. in the film series.
* **Gerald Myers / Heavy G** - A superhuman with enhanced strength and durability, and formerly the ability to manipulate his size and body mass. He is portrayed by Dom Lyons in the film series.
* **The Informant** - A former enforcer of Foxworth Enterprises, a mysterious superhuman with the ability to shoot blasts of energy from his eyes. He is portrayed by Key Jones in the film series.
* **Isaiah "Ice" Cooper** - A barber and superhuman with the ability to create completely accurate clones of himself. He is portrayed by Floyd Johnson, Jr. in the film series.

### **Minor Characters**

* **Sebastian** - Evangeline's pet dog, whom she shares a strong, mental bond with. Evangeline would eventually let Dylan watch over him while Melrose was in Japan. He is portrayed by Buddy Ragin in the film series.
* **John Duncan** - Melrose's former love interest, a superhuman with the ability to instantly understand the workings of anything. He is portrayed by Dante Rionda in the film series*.*
* **James Boom** - Josh's twin brother and Switchblade's former sidekick. Like Josh, he is portrayed by DK Williams in the film series*.*
* **David Bradley** - A blogger, and later, SHC reporter with an intense interest in superhumans. He is portrayed by Eric Williams in the film series.
* **Dr. Carter** - Evangeline's mother, a former employee of Foxworth Enterprises. She is portrayed by Sherrilynn Ragin in the film series*.*
* **Virgil Hawkins / Static** - An artificial superhuman / metahuman from Dakota City with electromagnetic abilities. Virgil is portrayed by Yavez Fuller in *Graffiti: Dreams & Knightmares* in a soft crossover with *Static Shock Phenomenon*. Virgil Hawkins only appears in the film, and in the *Graffiti* story is replaced by an unnamed "local hero with similar aspirations as Dylan".

## **Films**

*Graffiti: Dreams & Knightmares*
(2013)*Graffiti: Welcome to Foxworth Enterprises*
(2015)*Graffiti: Heroes and Villains*
(2017)
## **Gallery**

*Series Logo**Character Poster drawn by David Ragin*Main characters of the film series: (*left to right*) Lucius Foxworth, Josh Boom, Melrose Hawthorne, Dylan Johnson, Switchblade, Evangeline Carter, KnightmareFull Cast and Characters of the film series
### **Characters**

 Dylan Johnson / GraffiitiMelrose Hawthorne Josh Boom / EclipseSwitchbladeLucius FoxworthJonathan MaxwellKnightmare Evangeline Carter / Evamore Max Taylor / Frostbite Jake Taylor / Heatstroke Brandon Williams / Millennium Elsa Divine / the ElementressJerome Briggs Chris Taylor / Solar Flare Danny Jones / VoltGerald Myers / Heavy GThe InformantIsaiah CooperSebastianJohn DuncanJames BoomDavid BradleyDr. CarterVirgil Hawkins / Static
## **External Links**

* David Ragin's YouTube Channel
* *Graffiti* Film Playlist