Badrock

REAL NAME: Thomas John McCall
HEIGHT: 8′ 0″
WEIGHT: 1800 lbs.
GROUP AFFILIATION: Youngblood
Thomas John McCall was an average underachieving teenager the day he swallowed a vial of top-secret mutagenetic material In his father’s lab. A startling transformation occurred and McCall’s body became a mass of granite: like organic rock. Later. Thomas assumed the identity of Badrock when he was recruited to join the high-profile government super- team, Youngblood.

## THE CHARACTER OVERVIEW

Thomas John McCall was an average, underachieving 16-year-old until he swallowed a vial of top-secret mutagenic material in his father’s lab. The result was a startling transformation into a mass of granite-like organic rock. Rechristened Badrock, he was immediately recruited into the government’s high-profile super-team, Youngblood. Unlike the tragic “monsters” of previous comic eras, Thomas loves his life as a superhero. He is the heart of the team—a youthful, high-energy icon who balances massive physical stakes with the relatable struggles of growing up in the spotlight.

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## COLLECTOR’S CARD: “POWER STATS”

NAME: BADROCK (THOMAS JOHN McCALL)

HEIGHT: 8′ 0″

WEIGHT: 1800 lbs.

LEVEL: CLASS 100+ STRENGTH

POWERS: Near-limitless superhuman strength; virtually indestructible organic rock skin; incredible stamina and durability.

ORIGIN: Accidentally ingested a mutagenic catalyst; son of a top-secret government scientist.

THE HOOK: Badrock is the “Insurance Policy.” He doesn’t just hit hard; he is the anchor that keeps the Home Team grounded during the most chaotic urban conflicts.

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## INVESTOR PITCH: THE “YOUTH POWERHOUSE” STRATEGY

1. The “Aspirational Titan” Appeal:

In most IP universes, the “Strongman” is a figure of tragedy (e.g., The Thing). Badrock flips this trope. He is an adolescent who enjoys being the strongest person on the planet. This makes him highly marketable to the “Wish-Fulfillment” demographic (ages 8–18), positioning him as the lead for toys, animation, and high-action family films.

2. Merchandising & “Toyetic” Design:

Badrock is a retail dream. His blocky, textured granite skin and massive silhouette are tailor-made for the “Mega-Figure” category. Historically, Badrock was one of the first Image characters to successfully cross over with global icons (like Marvel’s Spider-Man and Wolverine), proving his brand strength is respected by industry leaders.

3. Cross-Media Versatility:

• Animation: A natural fit for an ensemble action-comedy series.
• Gaming: The quintessential “Tank” class. His “Earth-Shaking” ground pounds and “Unstoppable Charge” mechanics are standard-setters for character-action games.
• Live-Action: A VFX showcase that provides the “Muscle” and the “Humor” for any cinematic universe.

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## SYNOPSIS FOR THE DIRECT MARKET (REBOOT POTENTIAL)

“Thomas McCall was just a kid looking for a way out of his father’s shadow. He found it in a vial of blue mutagen. Now, as Badrock, he’s the most famous 8-foot-tall teenager on Earth. But being the muscle of Youngblood isn’t all endorsement deals and splash pages. When the same science that created him starts to destabilize his organic rock body, Thomas must find a cure before he becomes a literal statue. In a world of gods and soldiers, the strongest boy on Earth is about to learn that some things can’t be fixed with a punch.”

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## THE “KAYFABE” ANALYSIS: THE SILHOUETTE OF MASS

From a Cartoonist Kayfabe perspective, Badrock is the pinnacle of Rob Liefeld’s “Volume over Spandex” philosophy. His design utilizes jagged, blocky geometry that creates a sense of overwhelming weight on the page. The use of “Kirby-esque” texture on his skin allows artists to experiment with heavy lighting and deep shadows, making him pop in any panel. He is a “Visual Engine”—his mere presence in a splash page communicates the scale of the threat and the power of the Youngblood brand.

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## LICENSING CATEGORIES

• Action Figures: “Deluxe Scale” figures with “Crumble-Effect” accessories.
• Gaming: The primary “Tank” character for any team-based brawler or MOBA.
• Apparel: “Heavy-Duty” athletic wear and “Badrock-Strong” fitness branding.

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## YOUNGBLOOD “HOME TEAM” SUMMARY

Character	Role	Brand Value
Shaft	Leadership	Tactical / Tech
Badrock	Power	Youth / Universal
Masada	Support	Spiritual / Scale
Vogue	Infiltration	Fashion / Corporate