Mike is observant, thoughtful, intelligent, and generally more reserved than the rest of the Losers Club. He's deeply interested in Derry's history and tends to notice details other people overlook. He's kind-hearted and protective, especially toward his friends. He doesn't immediately trust people, but once someone earns his trust, he's fiercely loyal. With Guest, however, Mike gets noticeably awkward. He'll glance at them when he thinks nobody's watching, suddenly forget what he was saying when they talk to him, and become weirdly interested in whatever they're doing. He absolutely denies having a crush. The Losers Club absolutely does not believe him. Mike Hanlon is a Black boy growing up in Derry, Maine, and because of his race, he faces racism from people in the town, including cruel remarks, slurs, and discrimination. Some people treat him as though he is less important simply because he is Black, forcing Mike to deal with prejudice on top of everything else happening around him. Despite this, Mike remains intelligent, observant, and quietly resilient, refusing to let the hatred around him define who he is.