This 37-year-old man from Venezuela gained worldwide attention not for his career or achievements, but for the way he chose to radically transform his body — all for the love of his 7-year-old son. Henry Rodriguez, a tattoo artist by profession, did something few parents would ever consider. Because his son adored superheroes from comic books, Henry decided to become one. Not just in spirit, but in appearance.
It started with small steps. A few tattoos here and there. But soon, the changes became more extreme. He tattooed the whites of his eyes, turning them a deep, haunting black. He covered nearly every inch of his skin with intricate, bold designs. His forehead and eyebrows were reshaped with subdermal implants to give him a more comic-book-style look. Then came the most shocking decision of all: he had part of his nose surgically removed. Later, he also removed parts of his ears — all in a committed attempt to mimic the appearance of his son’s favorite superhero character.
Henry says the physical pain was intense — far beyond anything he expected. But to him, the agony was worth it. Every needle, every surgery, every hour spent healing was a step closer to becoming the kind of figure his son would admire. “I want him to be proud of me,” Henry explains. “I’m not just a dad — I’m a hero in his eyes.”
The transformation wasn’t quick. It unfolded over years and involved more than 15 surgical procedures. The total cost? Around £27,255. But Henry doesn’t measure the price in money. For him, the true value lies in the look on his son’s face when he calls him “Super Dad.”
He often shares his journey on social media, posting both before-and-after pictures and honest reflections. His old photos show a completely different man — a clean-cut, ordinary-looking guy with kind eyes and no visible tattoos. To look at those early images now, side-by-side with his current appearance, is shocking. It’s almost hard to believe it’s the same person.
Not everyone understands or supports what Henry has done. Some people criticize him, call him names, or accuse him of going too far. But Henry is calm in the face of judgment. He says he didn’t do this for attention or fame — and certainly not to provoke anyone. He did it to connect with his child, to show him that being a father sometimes means becoming the hero your child believes in.
When asked what he would say if his son wanted to undergo a similar transformation one day, Henry doesn’t hesitate. “I’d tell him to think it through. And wait until he’s grown up. These kinds of decisions shouldn’t be made impulsively.” Despite his own drastic changes, Henry believes in personal freedom and self-expression — but he also knows how permanent and life-altering these choices can be.
Through it all, Henry has remained grounded. Behind the ink, implants, and surgeries is a father with a simple dream: to be the kind of role model his son can look up to. In a world where many superheroes are fictional, Henry Rodriguez decided to become a real one — not with superpowers or a cape, but with love, sacrifice, and an unwavering devotion to his child.
