Who Is War Machine? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

War Machine is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of James Rupert Rhodes, with over 1,638 comic issue appearances. 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.

Who is War Machine?

Origin James Rupert Rhodes was born in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania . He first met Tony Stark while flying combat missions in Vietnam . Rhodes' helicopter had been shot down by Viet Cong rocket fire, and while trying to get the aircraft airborne again, he encountered Stark in a bulky prototype suit of powered armor. At that moment the Viet Cong attacked, and Stark, in his suit, helped to drive them off. Together, Rhodes and Stark made their way to a nearby enemy base where they stole another helicopter, flying it back to the American lines. James Rhodes becoming Iron man After the end of the Vietnam War, Stark, who had secretly become the superhero named Iron Man, offered Rhodes a job as his personal pilot, and Rhodes soon became one of Stark's closest associates and confidants as well as Stark Industries' chief aviation officer. As a result, he had numerous adventures with his employer where his daring and skills were valuable assets. When Tony relapsed into his alcoholism, James Rhodes took over the Variable Threat Response Battle Suit (War Machine).

Key facts

War Machine is of human origin and first appeared in "At The Mercy Of My Foes!; Friends!". The character is published by Marvel. With 1,638 recorded issue appearances, War Machine ranks among the most featured characters in comics.