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(April, 1994) "Something to Believe
In." Cover art: Gabe Gecko.
Script: Scott Benson/Len
Kaminski. Art: Gabe Gecko/Pam Ecklund. Jim
Rhodes launches into his own series! Is this
a good thing....or not? Rhodes has just parted ways with the recently "defrosted"
Tony Stark (see Iron
Man #s 284-289) and is seeking a meaning to the rest of his life. His
girlfiend, Rae LaCoste,
introduces him to Vincent Cetewayo,
an advocate and activist for worldwide peace. He tells Rhodes he wants
him to join him in WorldWatch Incorporated,
an organization dedicated to Cetewayo's peace work. Jim is initially opposed
to joining, but Cetewayo's kidnapping at the hands of brutal African dictator
Eda
Arul changes Jim's mind. When SHIELD
and the Avengers
refuse to do anything about the abduction (they're bound by UN rules against
such action), Jim suits up as War Machine
and heads for Arul's [fictitious] country of Imaya. He does battle with
Imaya's air force, and a shot from one of the jets pounds Jim into the
earth. He wakes up to find Cable looking
after him, and demanding that WM
withdraw. Of course, Jim refuses, so the duo do battle! It's an apparent
draw....and then Deathlok
shows up! Hooooo-boy!
Gecko's
art is pretty tasty and the script is solid. The cover is a one-time black
and white foil offering. What may make long-time Iron Fans squirm is the
rather specious notion of Jim joining a group like WorldWatch in the first
place. Still.....!
Hube's
Recommendation: 
Variable Threat Response Battle Suits!
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