"Contents Under Pressure" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Deathlok. Script by Len Kaminski and Scott Benson. Pencils by Gabriel Gecko. Inks by Pam Eklund. Cover by Gabriel Gecko and Pam Eklund.
Inside the Imayan executive palace, SHIELD agents confront War Machine and Deathlok! And for the second time, Jim Rhodes is told to leave Imaya and stay out of its internal affairs! But Rhodey is deeply committed to doing what is right! So War Machine joins the rebel forces and leads them into battle against Imaya's army! Wow, is the former avenger really going to lead a coup d'état? Cameo appearances by Sheva Joseph and Vincent Cetewayo. Flashback cameo by Cable.
32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
"Between Deathlok and a Hard Case" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring Cable and Deathlok. Script by Len Kaminski and Scott Benson. Pencils by Gabriel Gecko. Inks by Pam Eklund. Cover by Gabriel Gecko and Pam Eklund.
In the Imayan desert; War Machine, Cable, and Deathlok engage in a three-way standoff! Fortunately though, Rhodey and Deathlok have the same objective: rescuing Vincent Cetewayo! But the mutant Cable fears an international incident and wants both of them to leave the country! However War Machine and the Demolisher refuse! And after chasing off Cable, the powerful duo makes their way to the imperial palace! Will they find Vincent Cetewayo inside or just another roadblock? Cameo appearance by Sheva Joseph.
32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
**Gloss on cover has some defects**
"Something to Believe In" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury and Cable. Double-Sized issue. Script by Len Kaminski and Scott Benson. Pencils by Gabriel Gecko. Inks by Pam Eklund. Cover by Gabriel Gecko and Pam Eklund.
No longer working for Stark Enterprises, James Rhodes strikes out on his own and into his own monthly series! Armed with the awesome gray and silver armor, Rhodey plans to take on the criminal element of society with iron-fisted courage! But he needs a higher purpose first! And that purpose arrives when the humanitarian organization called Worldwatch offers him a job as its executive director. However before Jim can accept the offer, Worldwatch's founder, Vincent Cetewayo, is taken hostage in the country of Imaya! War Machine zooms to the African continent and immediately runs into trouble...courtesy of the Imayan air force and the mutant Cable! Retelling of War Machine's origin.
48 pages. Cover price $2.95.
cover by chuck austen chuck austen (w & p)
The crazed conclusion! ? THE STORY: Armors attack ? with the fate of the world hanging in the balance! It's War Machine, M.O.D.O.K., and the all-new Darkhawk vs. a surprise villain in the battle to the finish! And believe us when we say that one will not survive!
Contains explicit content. Recommended for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.
cover by chuck austen chuck austen (W & p)
War Machine vs. the leader of A.I.M.!
James Rhodes finally confronts the leader of A.I.M., and as the two adversaries square off, the awful outlines of the terrorist organization are revealed! Plus: The greatest villain of them all attacks!
Contains explicit content. Recommended for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.
cover by bill sienkiewicz chuck austin (w) darick robertson(p) jimmy palmiotti (i)
Want a fast-paced war/spy thriller laced with a strong dose of very black humor? Then saddle up, soldier!
With Nick Fury cutting a bloody swathe through his front-line troops, mad despot Rudi Gagarin brings out the biggest, meanest, ugliest villain you've ever seen. A villain so foul we dare not speak his name! ? THE CREATORS: You want intense? How's this lineup: Chuck Austin on words, Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan) on pencils, and Jimmy Palmiotti (PUNISHER) on inks! We even got Bill Sienkiewicz to supply covers!
Contains explicit content. Recommended for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.
cover by chuck austen chuck austen/chuck austen
You won't believe the secrets we're keeping about this issue!
What is Nick Fury's ace-in-the-hole to defeat A.I.M.? And can the U.S. War Machine troop trust Fury's secret weapon -- or does the weapon itself have its own agenda?
Contains explicit content. Recommended for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.
cover by chuck austen chuck austen/chuck austen/ann austen
Billionare inventor Tony Stark has created the War Machine, a weapon of such destructive power that its single usage has prompted its shocked creator into vowing to never again manufacture munitions. This means that the awesome instrument of lethal force known as the MPI-2100 mobile infantry suit will be put on ice. While Stark feels that this concludes the subject, it is in fact merely the beginning. For the terrorist organizations known as Hydra and A.I.M. now crave the deadly technology. And when the super-spy agency called S.H.I.E.L.D. gets involved, the stage is set for a global conflict that could snuff out millions of lives! It's a story as timely as today's headlines ? and it's coming at you every week! ? THE CREATOR: His art on ELEKTRA made everyone take notice; now Chuck Austen cuts loose by writing and drawing U.S. WAR MACHINE!
Each issue of this 12-issue, weekly series will be 24 pages with no ads in bold black-and-white. Did we mention that it's weekly? ?
Contains explicit content. Recommended for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.
Story by John Arcudi. Art by Patrick Olliffe and Keith Williams.
As the Laureians prepare to cremate Firelord's body, the Infinity Watch follow Zakaius across the galaxy and come face-to-face with the Life-Stealer's master. Can Warlock and his allies retrieve the former Herald's life force before it's too late.
32 pages. Cover price $1.95.
"Body..." Story by John Arcudi. Art by Patrick Olliffe and Keith Williams.
The truth behind the stranger who has been haunting Adam Warlock is revealed. The former Herald of Galactus Firelord needs Warlock's help. Watch as the Infinity Watch come face-to-face with the power of Zakaius!
32 pages. Cover price $1.95.
Story by Even Skoinick. Art by Lee Sullivan. Guest-starring Doctor Strange.
On a dark and stormy night, something Strange comes to Monster Island to steal the Infinity Watch's Infinity Gems. What follows is a battle the likes of which has never been seen before.
32 pages. Cover price $1.95.
"Citizen Tyrannus!" Story by John Arcudi. Art by Patrick Olliffe and Bob Almond.
It's the battle of the under-dwellers. Mole Man and the villain Tyrannus battle for the right to rule Monster Island, and the Infinity Watch is caught in the middle.
32 pages. Cover price $1.95.
"Power's Pain!" Story by John Arcudi. Art by Patrick Olliffe and Bob Almond.
As Gamora broods over Warlock, Drax, feeling like an outsider, finds a place among the denizens of Monster Island. Plus, witness the shocking return of one of Marvel's most enduring bad guys. Hint: the Mole Man is not going to like this.
32 pages. Cover price $1.95.
"Carnival of Souls!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Patrick Olliffe and Bob Almond.
The Infinity Watch is defeated and at the mercy of the tyrant Count Abyss. Can they muster their strength to escape and confront this villainous fiend? Can they put an end to his nefarious plans once and for all? Plus, what is to become of the burgeoning romance between Adam and Maya?
32 pages. Cover price $1.95.
"Herat and Soul!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Patrick Olliffe and Keith Williams.
One by one the Infinity Watch confront the nefarious Count Abyss, and one by one they fall. Can they find a way to defeat this menace before it's too late? Don't bet on it.
32 pages. Cover price $1.95.
"Abyss!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Patrick Olliffe.
Finally, the origin of Count Abyss. Plus, the Infinity Watch treks into the dark dimension known as the Abyss.
32 pages. Cover price $1.95.
"The Dilemma!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Patrick Olliffe.
The gang walks in on Adam and Maya in an intimate embrace. Is this the beginning of a new romance or something more sinister? The Infinity Watch won't have long to contemplate as demons from the Abyss begin to poor through a portal and attack.
32 pages. Cover price $1.95.
"Poison!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Patrick Olliffe.
Will the Infinity Watch welcome Maya into the fold, or will she tear the group apart from the inside.
32 pages. Cover price $1.95.
