In this mind-bending episode of The Source Material Comics Podcast, Jesse Starcher and Mark Radulich unravel the chaos that is Matthew Rosenberg’s Multiple Man (2018), a five-issue rollercoaster of clones, time travel, dystopian futures, and the sheer absurdity that only Jamie Madrox can deliver.

Presumed dead, Jamie reemerges in a secret lab beneath the X-Mansion—and things go off the rails almost immediately. With his body decomposing and his options dwindling, Jamie steals a time device from Bishop, only for another Jamie—battle-hardened and bitter from the future—to show up moments later, warning him not to follow the same path. What follows is a dizzying series of events involving dupe armies, apocalyptic futures, and alternate versions of Madrox styled like Hulk, Cable, Doctor Strange, Deadpool, and more.

The hosts dive into what makes this story both hilarious and dark, praising its inventive take on identity, autonomy, and unintended consequences. From Emperor Madrox's brutal regime to the emotional gut punch of a lost future son, the series balances sharp humor with surprising depth. Jamie’s duplicates spiral out of control, culminating in an epic battle at the X-Mansion where the cost of tampering with fate is paid in the thousands—literally.

Jesse and Mark highlight the cinematic potential of this story, comparing it to puzzle-box thrillers and chaotic multiverse narratives. With Rosenberg’s sharp writing and Andy MacDonald’s wild visuals, this is one comic that embraces the weird—and this podcast episode keeps pace with its energy. If you’re ready to get lost in paradoxes and clones who play volleyball with Punisher in a Speedo, this one’s for you.