"The Wages of Death!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Kaminski and Scott Benson. Pencils by Gabriel Gecko. Inks by Pam Eklund. Cover by Gabriel Gecko.
The international community is upset with War Machine after his aggressive intervention in the political crisis in Imaya! So to address their concerns, Rhodey (in his silver and black armor) gives a speech to the United Nations General Assembly! But during his remarks to the unhappy U.N. delegates, a bizarre assassin called Deathtoll attacks! War Machine quickly engages the savage killer and throws him in the East River! Scratch one assassin! Meanwhile, the team at Worldwatch has identified a possible human rights atrocity in the South American country of Corteña! And that's where Rhodey and his crew are going next! Cameo appearances by Rae LaCoste and Sheva Joseph.
32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
"Instant Karma's Gonna Get You!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Kaminski and Scott Benson. Pencils by Gabriel Gecko. Inks by Pam Eklund. Cover by Mark Bright and Pam Eklund.
South of the border in the country of Corteña, War Machine and Sheva Joseph investigate rumors of a mass gravesite! Tragically, Worldwatch's worst fears are confirmed when Rhodey discovers the mass grave in the countryside! And while documenting the location, the former avenger is ambushed by Deathtoll once more! Oh my, where did he come from (after dying last issue)? Will War Machine have to kill him again? It's an unpleasant option, but it might be Jim Rhodes' only one!
32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
"Cold War!" Guest-starring Hawkeye. Script by Len Kaminski and Scott Benson. Pencils by Gabriel Gecko. Inks by Pam Eklund. Cover by Gabriel Gecko and Pam Eklund.
Due to the recent turmoil in his life, James Rhodes seeks out the counsel of the one man who might be able to help him: Hawkeye! However, their reunion in the frozen Arctic is cut short when a bygone era Super-Soviet named Cold Warrior is awakened and sent to destroy them! Cameo appearance by Mack Mendelson.
32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
Polybagged with 16-page Marvel Action Hour preview and acetate print. "Friendly Fire!"
Part 1 o f 2. Guest-starring Iron Man. Story by Scott Benson and Len Kaminski. Art by Gabriel Gecko and Pam Eklund. It's the battle that had to happen, War Machine vs. Iron Man! James Rhodes finally confronts his former friend and employer, Tony Stark. Let the best WoMD win. Story continues in Iron Man (1968-96 1st Series) #310.
Cover price $2.95.
Unbagged - "Friendly Fire!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Iron Man. Script by Len Kaminski and Scott Benson. Pencils by Gabriel Gecko. Inks by Pam Eklund. Cover by Gabriel Gecko and Bob Wiacek.
Jim Rhodes has to get his armor repaired! And in order to do that he needs the original design drawings! So Rhodey flies to Stark Enterprises and asks his former friend for the specs! But Tony refuses and demands the silver & gray armor back! Obviously that's a huge nonstarter for Rhodey! And the battle that had to happen commences! Iron Man vs. War Machine! May the best WMD win! Story continues in Iron Man 310.
32 pages. Cover price $2.95.
Hands of the Mandarin Part 2 of 6. "Once Upon a Time in China" Guest-starring Force Works. Script by Len Kaminski and Scott Benson. Pencils by Geoff Senior. Inks by Pam Eklund. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek.
Story continues from Force Works (1994) #6. War Machine is deep in the People's Republic and deep in trouble! At the last possible second, Century teleported Rhodey and himself into the Chinese countryside before the Mandarin's power ring blast killed them! However now Rhodey (with his armor damaged) and Century must find civilization in order to return to the fight! Meanwhile, back at the Mandarin's fortress, Iron Man is the super-villain's powerless prisoner thanks to the anti-technology field! But Force Works is on the way to rescue him! Story continues in Iron Man 311.
32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA. A DARK REIGN TIE-IN - Written by GREG PAK. Pencils by ALLAN JEFFERSON & R.B. SILVA, inks by NELSON PEREIRA.
For the last nine issues, Norman Osborn and James Rhodes have attempted to destroy each other's most precious hopes and dreams - all without ever seeing each other face to face. But now everything comes to a head as Iron Patriot and War Machine finally throw down! And this ain't just another show fight, kids -- by the end of this issue, only one armored giant will remain standing! Find out why ComicBookResources.com says, 'Little did I know how far Greg Pak would take this concept...this issue proves that it refuses to let itself be overlooked. It won't sit quietly in its little corner and play nice.
32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.
War Crimes: Part 2 of 2 - Written by GREG PAK. Art by WELLINTON ALVES. Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA.
Marvel's Trial of the Century concludes in 'War Crimes' Part 2! After targeting madmen and monsters around the globe, James Rhodes must now confront the consequences of his controversial actions! Red tape couldn't stop War Machine...but will chains, handcuffs and prison bars halt his quest in this series finale?
32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.
Cover by LEONARDO MANCO. Written by GREG PAK Pencils by LEONARDO MANCO.
From the pages of IRON MAN and AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE, War Machine blasts into his own ongoing solo series! Across the globe, from the killing fields of Santo Marco to the blasted deserts of occupied Aqiria, butchers and tyrants are committing the most horrific atrocities imaginable. The outside world won't raise a finger to stop them, but now Jim Rhodes is on the job. And forget a finger ? he's raising a couple of ginormous shoulder mounted rocket cannons! From WORLD WAR HULK scribe Greg Pak and DEATHLOK artist Leonardo Manco comes the most shocking incarnation of War Machine you've ever seen ? along with a surprisingly familiar supporting cast and one of the biggest villains in the Marvel Universe!
32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.
Homeland: Part 1 - Cover by FRANCESO 'MATT' MATTINA. Written by GREG PAK. Art by CARLOS MAGNO.
Controversy erupts as War Machine picks a target on U.S. soil! When Jim Rhodes returns home he comes face-to-face with American Eagle, last seen in the pages of THUNDERBOLTS - as two visions of America clash with earth-shattering results that may irrevocably change War Machine-and the nation he loves! Also: What the heck does Rhodes' mom have to say about all of this?
32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.
