War Machine facts for kids

Quick facts for kids War Machine
War Machine on the textless cover of Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. #33 (November 2008). Art by Adi Granov.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	James Rhodes: Iron Man #118 (January 1979) As Iron Man: Iron Man #170 (May 1983) As War Machine: Iron Man #282 (July 1992) As Iron Patriot: Gambit #13 (May 2013)
Created by	David Michelinie John Byrne Bob Layton
In-story information
Alter ego	James Rupert "Rhodey" Rhodes
Team affiliations	Avengers The Crew< Force Works Initiative Iron Legion Office of National Emergency Secret Avengers Secret Defenders Stark Enterprises United States Department of Defense United States Marine Corps West Coast Avengers Worldwatch Incorporated
Partnerships	Iron Man
Notable aliases	Iron Man, Iron Patriot, Commander Rhodes, Hulk Machine, Iron Man 2.0, Rhodey, Shellshock, The Pilot
Abilities	Experienced Marine trained in armed and unarmed combat Aviator and aviation engineering also expert marksmen Powered armor suit: Superhuman strength, speed, durability Supersonic flight Energy repulsor and variety of offensive and defensive weapons Regenerative life support

War Machine is a cool superhero from Marvel Comics. His real name is James Rupert "Rhodey" Rhodes. He first appeared in the Iron Man comic book in 1979. Rhodey is best known for wearing a powerful suit of armor called the War Machine armor. This special suit gives him amazing powers and weapons.

Rhodey is a close friend of Iron Man (Tony Stark). He often helps Iron Man and other heroes save the world. He is a brave and skilled fighter.

Who is War Machine?

James Rhodes is a very important character in the Marvel Universe. He is a former Marine pilot. This means he is very good at flying planes and fighting. He is also an expert in many types of combat.

Becoming a Hero

Rhodey first appeared in Iron Man #118 in January 1979. He was created by David Michelinie and John Byrne. At first, he was just Tony Stark's personal pilot and friend.

Later, Tony Stark faced a tough time. Rhodey stepped in and wore the Iron Man armor himself. He became Iron Man for a while, showing how brave and loyal he was.

The War Machine Armor

The special War Machine armor first appeared in Iron Man #281 in June 1992. It was designed by Len Kaminski and Kevin Hopgood. This armor is different from Iron Man's. It has more weapons and a tougher look. It became Rhodey's signature suit.

War Machine's Amazing Powers

The War Machine armor gives Rhodey many incredible abilities. These powers help him fight villains and protect innocent people.

• Super Strength: The armor makes Rhodey much stronger than a normal person. He can lift very heavy objects.
• Super Speed: He can move very fast, both on the ground and in the air.
• Tough Armor: The suit is incredibly durable. It can withstand powerful attacks and explosions.
• Flight: War Machine can fly at supersonic speeds. This means he can fly faster than the speed of sound!
• Weapons: The armor is packed with many weapons. These include energy blasts, missiles, and machine guns. He uses these for both attacking and defending himself.
• Life Support: The suit also has systems that keep Rhodey safe and healthy inside, even in dangerous environments.

War Machine in Movies and TV

War Machine is a very popular character. He has appeared in many animated shows and movies. He is also a big part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Animated Appearances

You might have seen War Machine in these animated series:

• Iron Man animated series
• Iron Man: Armored Adventures series
• The animated film The Invincible Iron Man

Live-Action Movies

In the MCU, James Rhodes has been played by two actors.

• Terrence Howard first played James Rhodes in Iron Man (2008). In this movie, he was not yet War Machine.
• Don Cheadle took over the role in Iron Man 2 (2010). He has played War Machine in many movies since then, including:
  • Iron Man 3 (2013)
  • Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
  • Captain America: Civil War (2016)
  • Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
  • Avengers: Endgame (2019)
• He also had a small appearance in Captain Marvel (2019).

Don Cheadle returned as War Machine in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021). He will also star in an upcoming Disney+ series called Armor Wars.

Images for kids

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  James Rhodes as Iron Patriot. Art by Mike Perkins.

See also

In Spanish: Máquina de Guerra para niños