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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
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. Thus, when he first appeared in Giant-Size Fantastic Four #4, his name was changed to "Madrox."
 * Created for an issue of Fantastic Four
 * 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

X-Factor
Iffy link for Peter David's first use in X-Factor
 * 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

Madrox

 * Return of character since X-Factor
 * Critical acclaim leading to Andy Schmidt, editor, pushing for ongoing series

X-Factor Investigations

 * Ryan Sook wanted to make a 40s-50s noir feel
 * Another interview w/ Peter David
 * Future developments in interview w/ Peter David

Changes in character

 * Development of powers from inception
 * Changes in costume
 * Reclassification of non mutant

Semi-related

 * Reasoning behind the choice of characters for X-Factor Investigations
 * More Peter David on new X-Factor
 * X-Factor history