MADDOCK

Real Name: Maddock

Current Alias: Maddock

Identity: Public

Alignment: Good

Affiliation: Youngblood (Home Team / International Team)

Overview

Maddock is a cornerstone member of the Youngblood program, serving as a highly versatile and experienced field agent. Known for his tactical brilliance and balanced physical capabilities, he has served on both the “Home Team” and the “Away Team” during his long career. Maddock is often viewed as the ultimate professional within the initiative, bridging the gap between the raw powerhouses like Badrock and the specialized technicians like Shaft.

Origin

Maddock’s background is rooted in the early days of government-sanctioned superhuman experimentation. He is a Nu-Gene positive individual whose natural gifts were further refined through specialized military training and tactical education. Unlike some of his teammates who fell into the program by accident, Maddock was a career soldier who viewed the transition into Youngblood as a logical step in his service to the United States.

Creation

Maddock was created by artist and writer Rob Liefeld, making his debut in Youngblood #1 in April 1992. His design emphasized a rugged, paramilitary aesthetic, often featuring a distinctively scarred eye and high-tech equipment that signaled his status as a veteran of numerous “dirty” wars before the age of superheroes.

Character Evolution

Maddock has often served as a secondary leader or “sergeant” figure within the various Youngblood rosters. While he rarely seeks the spotlight of celebrity, his reliability has made him indispensable during high-stakes missions where younger, more impulsive members might falter. Throughout the series, Maddock has survived several team reorganizations and purges, often acting as a mentor to newer recruits and a stabilizing influence on the team’s leadership.

Powers and Abilities

Superhuman Physiology: As a Nu-Gene carrier, Maddock possesses physical attributes—strength, speed, and endurance—that are several times greater than those of a peak human athlete.
Tactical Genius: He is recognized as one of the program’s most brilliant field strategists, capable of coordinating complex multi-team operations under intense pressure.
Weapon Mastery: Maddock is an expert with a wide array of military hardware, from traditional firearms to high-output energy weapons and experimental ordinance.
Expert Pilot: He is frequently depicted as the primary pilot for Youngblood’s fleet of high-tech transport vehicles and airships.
CQC Specialist: He is highly proficient in multiple forms of close-quarters combat, utilizing his enhanced physicals to neutralize multiple opponents simultaneously.