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| Multiple Man | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Giant Size Fantastic Four #4 (February, 1975) |
| Created by | Len Wein with Chris Claremont John Buscema |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | James Arthur "Jamie" Madrox |
| Species | Human Mutant |
| Team affiliations | X-Factor Investigations |
| Notable aliases | The Multiple Man |
| Abilities | Ability to duplicate himself an unknown number of times, and reabsorb his duplicates back into himself, including their memories, skills, and experiences. |
Jamie Madrox, also called the Multiple Man, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero, associated with the X-Men. Created by writer Len Wein with script from Chris Claremont and art by John Buscema, he first appeared in Giant-Size Fantastic Four #4 (February 1975).
Madrox has the ability to create "duplicates" of himself. The duplicates have some level of autonomy from Madrox creating a complex psychological condition, although Madrox is outwardly joking and friendly.
Madrox has generally been considered a mutant. However, unlike most mutants whose mutant powers emerge during adolescence, Madrox exhibits his gifts from the day he was born. As a result, recent issues of X-Factor have raised some question as to whether or not he is a mutant or something altogether different.
Originally a lab assistant of genetic researcher Moira MacTaggert, Madrox joined the 1990s-era Pentagon-sponsored mutant team X-Factor where writer Peter David did much to flesh out his character. Currently, Madrox is the leader of the detective agency X-Factor Investigations in a new David-written X-Factor series.
Origin[edit]
Originally named "Zerrox, the Multiple Man" (a joke on Xerox, the copy machine manufacturer), Marvel editor Roy Thomas did not believe the altered spelling would avoid litigation.[1] Thus, when he first appeared in Giant-Size Fantastic Four #4, his name was changed to "Madrox."
- Created for an issue of Fantastic Four [2]
- Had suit created by his father that allowed for absorption of kinetic energy, malfunctioned and absorbed energy from subway and strengthened him.
- Professor X divulges his power was present at birth, splitting when doctor spanked him fresh from womb.
- Reed Richards deactivates suit, Professor X takes Madrox away to rehabilitate him.
- Cover image [3]
X-Factor[edit]
Iffy link for Peter David's first use in X-Factor [4]
- Mentions members of X-Factor team Madrox was a part of, as well as Peter David (writer) and Larry Stroman (penciller).
- Death by Legacy Virus [citation needed]
Madrox[edit]
- Return of character since X-Factor [citation needed]
- Critical acclaim leading to Andy Schmidt, editor, pushing for ongoing series [citation needed]
X-Factor Investigations[edit]
- Ryan Sook wanted to make a 40s-50s noir feel [5]
- Another interview w/ Peter David [6]
- Future developments in interview w/ Peter David [7]
Changes in character[edit]
- Development of powers from inception
- Changes in costume
- Reclassification of non mutant [8]