War Machine #5
1994
- Series
- War Machine
- Issue
- 5
- Cover date
- Aug 1, 1994
- Story title
- The Wages Of Death!
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War Machine #5 was published by Marvel Comics in 1994 as part of the series spinning out of James Rhodes' role in Iron Man. The character, created by David Michelinie and Bob Layton, had become a fan favorite after taking over the armor, and the solo series was intended to explore the political and personal costs of his military-aligned heroism during an era of significant shifts in the Marvel Universe.
The issue was written by Scott Benson and Len Kaminski, featuring artwork by Gabriel Gecko. It fits within a broader 90s aesthetic of high-stakes technological espionage and darker, more militarized storytelling. While the series did not reach the multi-decade longevity of the main Iron Man title, it is noted by collectors for its role in defining the distinct identity of Jim Rhodes as an independent operative separate from Tony Stark.
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