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Creation & Design

Bebop was created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird as part of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, designed to be a humorous yet formidable villain.

Early Years

Bebop first appeared as a punk rock character who was transformed into a mutant warthog by the Shredder, becoming one of the primary antagonists of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Character Development

Over the years, Bebop has evolved from a simple henchman to a more complex character, often showcasing moments of loyalty and conflict, particularly in his relationship with Rocksteady.

Cultural Reception

Bebop has been well-received as a memorable villain in the TMNT franchise, often praised for his humorous personality and unique design.

Character Details

Real Name:
Bebop
Aliases:
Bebop the Pig, Bebop the Boar
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Foot Clan, Rocksteady
Abilities:
Enhanced strength, Combat skills, Weapon proficiency
Equipment:
Baseball bat, Various firearms
Weight:
250lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
red
Hair Color:
pink

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #5

2nd Print ⋅ Mirage ⋅ 1987

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #5
 
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Second printing, wraparound cover art by Kevin Eastman

First work on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by long-time artist Eric Talbot in a story titled 'Ghouls Night Out' which was published as an original back-up story for the second printing

'Ghouls Night Out' is a reference to a Misfits song

Etched on tombstones are the names of the members of the band [Glenn] Danzig, Jerry Only, Doyle [Wolfgang von Frankenstein] and Robo

Interior 'special announcement' first reveals the licensing agreement secured by Mirage Studios for an animated series and action figure line

A black and white preview of the action figures is the first indication of characters BeBop and Rocksteady and first mention of Krang

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #1

Archie ⋅ 1988

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #1
 
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1st appearance of Krang

1st cameo appearance of Bebop and Rocksteady as animals, prior to being mutated

Comic book adaptation of the animated series

Debut of the Turtles' different colored masks in comic books

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #95

1:10 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2019

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #95
 
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Variant cover art by Ben Bates

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