WAR MACHINE #8
(Nov., 1994) "Friendly Fire!" Cover art: Gabe Gecko. Script: Scott Benson/Len Kaminski. Art: Gabe Gecko/Pam Ecklund.
The War Machine suit needs fixing, and there's only one person who can do it -- Tony Stark! But, Jim Rhodes and Stark ain't exactly on the best of terms! This ish begins with some flashbacks about Rhodey and Tony's relationship, then leads to Jim jetting off for a pivotal confrontation with Stark! Some more-or-less worthless panels about WorldWatch interject, then we witness War Machine's arrival at Stark Enterprises! Bethany Cabe greets Jim, stating "That suit doesn't scare me." Whoa!
Rhodes enters Stark's office and demands the specs to the WM armor for repair. Stark refuses, saying Jim "misused the equipment." After a few jibes back and forth, the two jet outside to do battle! After an indecisive scrap, Iron Man utilizes a computer interface to shut down the War Machine armor! Oh yeah -- the Mandarin pops up in a few panels, a preview of the upcoming "Hands of the Mandarin" yarn.
Hube's Recommendation: 3 1/2 Variable Threat Response Battle Suits!
