Bebop, a mutant warthog and recurring antagonist, operates alongside Rocksteady under Shredder’s command. Initially portrayed as a comically inept henchman, his arc evolves through drastic reinventions. After repeated mission failures—including mishandling the Mesmerizer device designed for global mind control—Krang subjects Bebop and Rocksteady to cybernetic upgrades, creating the enhanced clones "Mighty Bebop" and "Super Rocksteady." These robotic duplicates surpass their organic predecessors in raw strength and tactical intelligence.

In another narrative, Bebop harnesses the Dark Mutastone, a mystical artifact tied to the malevolent Dark Mu. This metamorphosis grants him heightened physical prowess, rebranding him as "Supermutant Bebop." Alongside similarly empowered allies, he targets artifacts like the Tablet of the Seven Elements to awaken mythical Guardian Beasts. These Supermutant enhancements, however, remain temporary, requiring sustained energy from external sources like the Mutastones.

Bebop’s role oscillates between slapstick incompetence and perilous menace, particularly when augmented. A botched Mesmerizer operation under his watch triggers chaotic behavioral disruptions across humanity, intensifying clashes with the Ninja Turtles. Despite intermittent power boosts, his schemes often unravel due to technical glitches or flawed strategies.

His design adapts across media: some iterations preserve his original mutant features while integrating metallic components and shifted color palettes. These aesthetic shifts frequently align with the franchise’s merchandising strategies, with action figures mirroring his on-screen evolutions.