Matthew Matic

Professor Matic was a member of the crew aboard the Fireball XL5.

Early 2065
In March 2065, Space Station M5 launched an emergency rescue ship in a desperate bid to save Matic, Steve Zodiac and Doctor Venus. At that moment they were stranded in space with only the life-giving effects of their oxygen pills keeping them alive. (COMIC: Power Play) Matic's plight was mentioned in a report which revealed that Venus had finally collapsed from lack of oxygen. (PROSE: Superjet Shot Down)

In April 2065, Space City were puzzled by Matic's radio report which claimed that Saharins were seeking revenge for space attacks on Saharis in 1987 by Red Star modules launched in the 1960s. (COMIC: Duel of the Daleks) Matic had orders to destroy the W.S.W.193 with all aboard if Zodiac failed to release the dangerous Omega-Minus device which was bolted to its underneath before the ship re-entered Earth's atmosphere. (PROSE: Zodiac's Rescue Bid!)

The Space War and the Ant War
Matic was present at 04.15 hours on Wednesday, 1 May, 2065 (PROSE: Battle in Space) aboard the Fireball XL5 when the solar system's Tenth Space Fleet came across an Astran force and engaged it in battle, sparking a Space War. (COMIC: Space Border Battle)

After the Ant War
In October 2065, when an explosion occurred in the atomic booster motors of Fireball XL5, Steve Zodiac reported that he was limping Fireball to a giant asteroid where Matic would be able to make repairs. (PROSE: Fireball Explosion!) Commander Zero referenced this as he explained why space rescue ships would not be sent to rescue XL5, stating "If Professor Matic can't mend a fuse, he's got no right to be a spaceman!". (COMIC: The Menace of the Monstrons) After landing on the asteroid, Steve went missing despite contact with XL5 remaining open. Zero confirmed that Matic and Venus had already radioed in their reports with no news yet in from Zodiac. (PROSE: FAB1 Back in Action!)

Behind the scenes
Professor Matic originates from the television series Fireball XL5.