crookedtreehouse's review
5.0
One of the best character studies to ever come out of the Marvel Universe, Peter David's reimagining of Jamie Madrox The Multiple Man as a detective is simply amazing writing. David examines Madrox's power to create duplicates in a much more complex fashion than any previous X-Men scribe. His use of the character elevated Madrox from forgettable side character to one of the most important mutants in the Marvel Universe.
He also draws in some of the other characters from his 90s run on X-Factor.
This is a Must Read for X-Men fans, and anyone who like a superhero story that messes with the genre (the book is mostly noir tropes). If you've never picked up an X-book or a Marvel comic book before, this is a great jumping on point.
He also draws in some of the other characters from his 90s run on X-Factor.
This is a Must Read for X-Men fans, and anyone who like a superhero story that messes with the genre (the book is mostly noir tropes). If you've never picked up an X-book or a Marvel comic book before, this is a great jumping on point.
ladydewinter's review
4.0
It took me a bit to get my hands on this one, but the wait was worth it. Madrox is an interesting and relatable character, and the story is very noir and cool. I really enjoyed it, and I want to read more about him and the other people involved in X-Factor.
noveladdiction's review
4.0
3.5. I vaguely remember requesting this from the library, but I have no clue what put me in the mindset to want to read about this character, as he seemed to be a B or C level character in any comics I've read. But you know what? This was actually quite enjoyable. I liked the story, heck, I even liked him. He felt real and original, not just some background character that was awkwardly given the spotlight for their 15 minutes of fame.
If there are more of these, I'd read them. I'll have to see what I can drum up.
If there are more of these, I'd read them. I'll have to see what I can drum up.
katytron's review
4.0
I fell for Jamie Madrox while reading the Civil War event. He's handsome, sarcastic, wicked smart, has a tragic past and a heart of gold. Oh yeah, and he can make copies of himself, and then reabsorb them, along with their memories and knowledge.
This five-issue prequel to Peter David's 2005 run of this classic X title begins as a stabbed Madrox attempts to make it back to the headquarters of 'XXX Investigations', where Jamie and his team run a private investigation service, specialising in Weirdo Mutant Shit (technical term. The first case we see them take on is of a wife who is convinced her paraplegic husband is cheating on her, via astral projection).
A surprisingly philosophical Madrox starts to wonder what his purpose is, if he can literally create a copy of himself to experience everything, what's the point of experiencing anything at all?
This five-issue prequel to Peter David's 2005 run of this classic X title begins as a stabbed Madrox attempts to make it back to the headquarters of 'XXX Investigations', where Jamie and his team run a private investigation service, specialising in Weirdo Mutant Shit (technical term. The first case we see them take on is of a wife who is convinced her paraplegic husband is cheating on her, via astral projection).
A surprisingly philosophical Madrox starts to wonder what his purpose is, if he can literally create a copy of himself to experience everything, what's the point of experiencing anything at all?
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