Why it's Hot:
- 1st cover appearance of the War Machine armor, worn by Tony Stark
- ⚠ Misconception: Often cited as the 1st appearance of War Machine. The armor debuts in Iron Man #281 and is piloted by Tony Stark in this issue. James Rhodes suits up in Iron Man #284, but does not officially take on the name War Machine until West Coast Avengers #94, despite being referred to as War Machine in X-Force #21 and still as Iron Man in X-Force #20. [Key Collector Comics]
- Cover Art by Kev Hopgood
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Synopsis:
1st appearance of War Machine This issue marks a pivotal turning point in Iron Man lore as Tony Stark dons the heavily armed War Machine armor for the first time on cover, though the codename is not yet official. It begins a transition that will later define a new era in Iron Man’s mythos.
