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    War Machine

    Character » War Machine appears in 1572 issues.

    War Machine is a superhero originating from Marvel Comics. James "Rhodey" Rhodes is Tony Stark's personal pilot and one of the playboy's oldest friends. Rhodes also known as Rhodey has often donned the Iron Man mantle when the burden has been too much for his friend, but has also established his own identity as the War Machine and Iron Patriot.

    Short summary describing this character.

    List of important War Machine / Jim Rhodes issues

    • First appearance (Iron Man #118, 1979)
    • James Rhodes back story (Iron Man #144, 1981)
    • First became Iron Man (Iron Man #169, 1983)
    • Battled The Mandarin (Iron Man #180 - 181, 1984)
    • Battled Tony Stark in clash of Iron Men (Iron Man #192, 1985)
    • Almost killed during Earth re-entry (Iron Man #216, 1987)
    • Became CEO of Stark Enterprises and became Iron Man again (Iron Man #284, 1992)
    • Quit Stark Enterprises, went off on own as War Machine (Iron Man #291, 1993)
    • Led Iron Legion against Ultimo (Iron Man #300, 1994)
    • Became head of Worldwatch (War Machine #5, 1994)
    • Battled Iron Man over use of War Machine armor (War Machine #8, Iron Man #310, 1994)
    • Joined the Avengers West Coast (Avengers West Coast #94 1994)
    • Went back in time to stop Nazi time-travel plot (War Machine #15-#17, 1995)
    • Lost War Machine armor in timestream (War Machine #17, 1995)
    • Became bonded to Eidolon Warwear (War Machine #18, 1995)
    • Lost Eidolon Warwear (Tales of the Marvel Universe #1, 1997)
    • Joined the SHIELD US War Machine program (US War Machine #3 2001)
    • Battled Doctor Doom (US War Machine #11 2001)
    • Bought together Crew (The Crew #4 2003)
    • Became head of training for Sentinel Squad ONE (Sentinel Squad ONE #1 2006)
    • Choose a side in Civil War (Black Panther #22 2006)
    • Became an administrator for Initiative (Civil War: Battle Damage Report #1 2007)
    • Battled Spider-Man (Avengers: The Initiative #3 2007)
    • Battles the Skrulls during the Secret Invasion, Injuries revealed (Iron Man: Director of Shield #33-35)
    • Helps get his suit and Fight the Mandarin (Iron man armored adventure: 2009)
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