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According to [[Enelsian_Mobile_Computer | Mr. Bridwell's reconnaissance data]], Crackerjack first "debuted" in 1991. In general his early years are a mystery, not yet recounted in the pages of Astro City comics. Just a few years later, at the time of Mr. Bridwell's reconnaissance work for the alien race known as the [[Enelsians]], Crackerjack had already established himself as a popular if not brash public defender. | According to [[Enelsian_Mobile_Computer | Mr. Bridwell's reconnaissance data]], Crackerjack first "debuted" in 1991. In general his early years are a mystery, not yet recounted in the pages of Astro City comics. Just a few years later, at the time of Mr. Bridwell's reconnaissance work for the alien race known as the [[Enelsians]], Crackerjack had already established himself as a popular if not brash public defender. | ||
For a time, his private identity was that of a struggling actor named Eugene Wallace. In his boarding room residence, he kept a number of | For a time, his private identity was that of a struggling actor named Eugene Wallace. In his boarding room residence, he kept a number of accouterments, wigs and fake IDs, indicating that he has concocted several private identities, some possibly in use concurrently. The Eugene Wallace identity was abandoned when the housing complex was destroyed in a fire. | ||
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===Partners and Motivations=== | ===Partners and Motivations=== | ||
Over the years he has had an on-again off-again romantic relationship with [[Quarrel II|Quarrel]]. Even fellow Honor Guard member M.P.H. had a hard time figuring out why women would be attracted to men like Crackerjack. Men that are rather parasitic in a relationship. The comments that Quarrel uses to explain why they are still a couple despite the on and off, hot/cold history is insightful. For her it was more than just feeling she could fix the guy, she actually preferred the freedom and the drama. | |||
On general observation | During the Enelsian story arc, Crackerjack seemed very much an amateur, just getting started as a super-hero. Still in his early years, and needing someone like Quarrel to smooth out the rough spots. Yet again, things are not was they seem. Crackerjack had been around for several years, and Quarrel was never his mentor. On general observation, it is easy to assume that he is younger than Quarrel, and that Quarrel, having been trained and mentored by Street Angel, was now being the guidance and mentor for Crackerjack. However, according to creator '''Kurt Busiek''', ''"{while} Quarrel’s had the longer career as a costumed hero, but she started younger. And even if she could mentor him, he wouldn’t listen."'' | ||
He has a hard-driven, his opportunistic ways of handling situations, and the surprising amount of discipline riding in the undercurrents of his otherwise boisterous, carefree and borderline careless demeanor. He’s been in top physical shape all his adult life. | |||
The cover to issue #18 suggested traces of extra poundage on his frame, which again leads one to conclude a touch of carelessness physically that also translates into careless mental motivations as well. As a person, its a strain of sorts to like Crackerjack. Even though he has acting experience and shares the discipline inherit in that occupation, he the kind of actor that some would term a prima donna. Too much ego, too much “just getting by” instead of applying himself to his craft(s). | |||
But even with the insights provided in the recent four issue Quarrel story arc, it is still difficult to explain Crackerjack’s career motivations. Maybe it’s like his relationship with Quarrel. It provides an excitement, a rush and a lot of extra drama. It comes easy enough, even with all the time spent exercising and training. Maybe it’s a cavalier enjoyment of life, similar to Chicago quarterback Jim McMahon compared to the Patriots’ Tom Brady. An attitude of being good enough to feel fine about what you do and can accomplish, but don’t grind on it in a manner that makes it hard, boring work, when it should be light, fun, and exciting. | |||
But even with the | |||
That almost seems to fit. But it still feels like there should be something more to it somehow. It is hard to put one's finger on it, exactly. But it sure seems like there is more to understand about this character. | That almost seems to fit. But it still feels like there should be something more to it somehow. It is hard to put one's finger on it, exactly. But it sure seems like there is more to understand about this character. | ||
When asked directly about this, Kurt mentioned that | When asked directly about this, Kurt mentioned that he asked Crackerjack why he does what he does, and he said "when you grew up as one of King Louis’ Musketeers, learning ideals and comportment from the best, it sticks with you even when you’re time-displaced into the modern day." But Kurt also concluded, "I’m not sure he can be trusted on that." | ||
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