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Sleuth-er Heroes: The 10 Best Detectives In Comic Books

Superheroes might be talented in the art of fisticuffs, but sometimes they need to employ some brain work in order to fight crime. Sure, the big punch-up is what will stop the evil supervillain from destroying the world, but the dogged investigation that led them to that point is the real reason the day is saved.

8) Multiple Man

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After retiring from the life of a costumed hero, Jamie Madox – formally known as Multiple Man – started up his own detective agency, X-Factor Investigations (briefly known as XXX Investigations until it was pointed out to him that it sounded like he was investigating porn). With teammates like Strong Guy, Wolfsbane, Siryn and Rictor, Madox helped out his fellow mutants in New York’s Mutant Town district.

As can be deduced from his superhero moniker, Madox can duplicate himself on impact, which is a handy skill to have for a detective as he can chase up several leads at once. This also allows him to effectively have several different lives, meaning he’s acquired valuable skills over time. Jamie Madox is proficient in martial arts, handgun training, picking locks and card throwing. He can also speak multiple languages, has received espionage training, was once an Olympic gymnast and has been a licensed attorney.

In the comics, Madox is currently dead, after he succumbed to the harmful effects of the Terrigen Mists that give Inhumans their powers. In fact, it was his death that sparked the X-Men/Inhuman War.