War Machine is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. The character first appeared in Iron Man 1979 and was created by writer David Michelinie and artist John Byrne. The character has since become a prominent figure in the Marvel Universe and has appeared in various comic book series, animated television shows, and films.
In the Marvel Comics, War Machine is the alter ego of James "Rhodey" Rhodes, who is a close friend and ally of Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man. Rhodey is a former United States Marine Corps officer and a skilled pilot. He initially serves as Tony Stark's personal pilot and confidant but later dons a suit of armor known as the War Machine armor. The War Machine armor is similar to Iron Man's suit but features heavier weapons and military-grade technology.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), War Machine is portrayed by actor Don Cheadle. He first appeared in the film Iron Man 2 (2010) and has since appeared in several other MCU films, including the Avengers series. In the MCU, Rhodey is an officer in the U.S. Air Force and becomes the pilot of the War Machine armor, providing additional firepower and support to the Avengers.
War Machine is known for his military background, his technological expertise, and his proficiency in combat. He is often depicted as a loyal and steadfast ally, willing to put himself in harm's way to protect others. Throughout his comic book and cinematic appearances, War Machine has been involved in numerous superhero battles and has faced various adversaries.
It's worth noting that as an AI language model, my knowledge is based on information available up until September 2021, so there may have been new developments or storylines involving War Machine in the Marvel universe since then.
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