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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. His real name remains a mystery to this day.

In the twenty plus years since his encounter with Mr. Bridwell, Crackerjack has continued his antics and activities as a showoff ~~crimefighter~~. He has also continued his hot-cold relationship with Quarrel. Together, and solo, they have both racked up a solid reputation defending humanity. Crackerjack has also somewhat improved his standings with his fellow peers. He's still not well liked, but there is a grudging respect for his accomplishments. The real ones anyway.

In the twenty plus years since his encounter with Mr. Bridwell, Crackerjack has continued his antics and activities as a showoff crime-fighter. He has also continued his hot-cold relationship with Quarrel. Together, and solo, they have both racked up a solid reputation defending humanity. Crackerjack has also somewhat improved his standings with his fellow peers. He's still not well liked, but there is a grudging respect for his accomplishments. The real ones anyway.

Yet, the years have taken there toll and he shows great reluctance to acknowledge the reality of his slowed reflexes, tired muscles, and increased fatigue levels. He has sought remedies, medical and chemical, to this ego-deflating ~~delemmia~~. Some of them, have gotten him into trouble. Most especially his tinkering with a body enhancing serum used by the [[Black Rapier]]. Worse, he sought help from an even riskier source when he conspired with the evil [[Gormenghast]] to enhance the serum, hoping to make it work effectively on his own aging body.

Yet, the years have taken there toll and he shows great reluctance to acknowledge the reality of his slowed reflexes, tired muscles, and increased fatigue levels. He has sought remedies, medical and chemical, to this ego-deflating dilemma. Some of them, have gotten him into trouble. Most especially his tinkering with a body enhancing serum used by the [[Black Rapier]]. Worse, he sought help from an even riskier source when he conspired with the evil [[Gormenghast]] to enhance the serum, hoping to make it work effectively on his own aging body.

That gamble turned extremely sour. The ~~devasting~~ betrayal by Gormenghast left him crippled and near death. He would need a full time caregiver to assist in whatever physical restoration might be possible. Quarrel decided to take responsible for Crackerjack's rehab, vowing to put him through a special kind of hell as an incentive towards a strong, positive, recovery.

That gamble turned extremely sour. The devastating betrayal by Gormenghast left him crippled and near death. He would need a full time caregiver to assist in whatever physical restoration might be possible. Quarrel decided to take responsible for Crackerjack's rehab, vowing to put him through a special kind of hell as an incentive towards a strong, positive, recovery.

With Honor Guard's help, Crackerjack and Quarrel were able to get access to a top-notch treatment facility in Astro City, where the two could focus on rehabilitation. Crackerjack even promised that, should Quarrel manage to pull off his physical recovery successfully, he might even tell her his real name.

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But even with the insights provided in the recent four issue Quarrel story arc(''{{AC}} #18-21''), 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.

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, yet 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 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."

When asked directly about this, Kurt mentioned that he queried 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."

Given similar lines that he has fed Quarrel over the years, that one too is probably a fabrication and a con. Crackerjack, who he is, and what motivates him, remains a tough nut to crack. There is a tendency to be repulsed at his ego, his poor social skills and abrasive manners. Yet, there is always this hesitancy, a quiet-inner-nagging casting shadows over this harsh

Given similar lines that he has fed Quarrel over the years, that one too is probably a fabrication and a con. Crackerjack, who he is, and what motivates him, remains a tough nut to crack. There is a tendency to be repulsed at his ego, his poor social skills and abrasive manners. Yet, there is always this hesitancy, a quiet-inner-nagging casting shadows over placing this harsh

judgement of him.

judgement on him.

As Quarrel says, ''"Not the most famous, not the most respected, not by a long shot. But there are thousands, perhaps millions in this world today who owe their lives to his bravery."''

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 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. His real name remains a mystery to this day.
-In the twenty plus years since his encounter with Mr. Bridwell, Crackerjack has continued his antics and activities as a showoff crimefighter. He has also continued his hot-cold relationship with Quarrel. Together, and solo, they have both racked up a solid reputation defending humanity. Crackerjack has also somewhat improved his standings with his fellow peers. He's still not well liked, but there is a grudging respect for his accomplishments. The real ones anyway.
+In the twenty plus years since his encounter with Mr. Bridwell, Crackerjack has continued his antics and activities as a showoff crime-fighter. He has also continued his hot-cold relationship with Quarrel. Together, and solo, they have both racked up a solid reputation defending humanity. Crackerjack has also somewhat improved his standings with his fellow peers. He's still not well liked, but there is a grudging respect for his accomplishments. The real ones anyway.
-Yet, the years have taken there toll and he shows great reluctance to acknowledge the reality of his slowed reflexes, tired muscles, and increased fatigue levels. He has sought remedies, medical and chemical, to this ego-deflating delemmia. Some of them, have gotten him into trouble. Most especially his tinkering with a body enhancing serum used by the [[Black Rapier]]. Worse, he sought help from an even riskier source when he conspired with the evil [[Gormenghast]] to enhance the serum, hoping to make it work effectively on his own aging body.
+Yet, the years have taken there toll and he shows great reluctance to acknowledge the reality of his slowed reflexes, tired muscles, and increased fatigue levels. He has sought remedies, medical and chemical, to this ego-deflating dilemma. Some of them, have gotten him into trouble. Most especially his tinkering with a body enhancing serum used by the [[Black Rapier]]. Worse, he sought help from an even riskier source when he conspired with the evil [[Gormenghast]] to enhance the serum, hoping to make it work effectively on his own aging body.
-That gamble turned extremely sour. The devasting betrayal by Gormenghast left him crippled and near death. He would need a full time caregiver to assist in whatever physical restoration might be possible. Quarrel decided to take responsible for Crackerjack's rehab, vowing to put him through a special kind of hell as an incentive towards a strong, positive, recovery.
+That gamble turned extremely sour. The devastating betrayal by Gormenghast left him crippled and near death. He would need a full time caregiver to assist in whatever physical restoration might be possible. Quarrel decided to take responsible for Crackerjack's rehab, vowing to put him through a special kind of hell as an incentive towards a strong, positive, recovery.
 With Honor Guard's help, Crackerjack and Quarrel were able to get access to a top-notch treatment facility in Astro City, where the two could focus on rehabilitation. Crackerjack even promised that, should Quarrel manage to pull off his physical recovery successfully, he might even tell her his real name.
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 But even with the insights provided in the recent four issue Quarrel story arc(''{{AC}} #18-21''), 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.
-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, yet 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 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."
+When asked directly about this, Kurt mentioned that he queried 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."
-Given similar lines that he has fed Quarrel over the years, that one too is probably a fabrication and a con. Crackerjack, who he is, and what motivates him, remains a tough nut to crack. There is a tendency to be repulsed at his ego, his poor social skills and abrasive manners. Yet, there is always this hesitancy, a quiet-inner-nagging casting shadows over this harsh
+Given similar lines that he has fed Quarrel over the years, that one too is probably a fabrication and a con. Crackerjack, who he is, and what motivates him, remains a tough nut to crack. There is a tendency to be repulsed at his ego, his poor social skills and abrasive manners. Yet, there is always this hesitancy, a quiet-inner-nagging casting shadows over placing this harsh
-judgement of him.
+judgement on him.
 As Quarrel says, ''"Not the most famous, not the most respected, not by a long shot. But there are thousands, perhaps millions in this world today who owe their lives to his bravery."''