Mike Quartz
- Mike Quartz is an Human from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Mike Quartz is the leader of the revolutionary movement in a small town in Germany. He and his brothers helped to defend the town from an evil Nazi army led by General Lee. He was rescued twice by the Zapbots once when the town was under siege (Boys Town Part 1) and second when his University was held hostage (Boys Town Part 2).
- Quote: 'All for one...'
- Family: Jim - Younger brother
Fiction
Original Series
The Boys Town Part 1
Anthony discovers Mike leading a group of renegades in a hidden town within Germany. With Anthony's technological help (and his X-O suit) Mike and his team are able to overturn the rule of the Nazi's and regain control of the town.
Back in Time Part 1
Mike journeys with Anthony back in time using Timetravel's special abilities to discover an odd situation.
Planet G
Mike and Anthony crash land on a strange prehistoric planet and have to run to survive.
Robot Trek I
Robot Trek II
Anthony and Mike are at odds with each other as they try to reconcile the meaning of their relationship.
The Wrath of Sliphead
Mike is taken capture by a rouge Nonocon called Sliphead as Shortstop/Anthony attempts to rescue him.
The Boys Town Part 2
Mike now attending college is dealing with conflicting emotions after Anthony has indicated they need time apart. During his course, the college is invaded by left-over Nazi's from Mike's hometown, looking to ensnare Mike and his friends.
Back in Time 2
Mike journeys with Anthony and his friends back to the past to try and discover a time flux and save Anthony's ancient relative. During the process Anthony discovers Mike is a key to a Universal situation.
The Fall and Rebirth of Gearatron
Mike is part of the Earth force, stationed to protect the US President during the attack on Earth.
Behind the Scenes
Mike Quartz was the generic guy I used as the ideal 'friend' in any story. If I had to put an image in my mind he would look like Wil Wheaton when he was on STNG.
Originally he was only part of the Boys Towns series in the first run of the saga, but when I started re-writing the stories I moved the death of Matt E. up to the Reality story and made Mike Q. the main so-called best-friend-secret-love-interest. Having a generic character granted me the luxury of not have to rewrite everything yet again if I lost a so-called friend in the future.
