U.S. War Machine

Marvel’s U.S. War Machine (2001–2002) ran for 12 issues, starring James Rhodes in his armored alter ego during a period of heightened military and geopolitical tension. Writer and artist Chuck Austen helmed the series, bringing a gritty, action-heavy focus to Rhodes’ battles alongside allies like Parnell Jacobs, Dum Dum Dugan, and Christopher Powell. This title expanded the War Machine mythos by grounding it in contemporary conflicts, offering a more militaristic counterpoint to the broader Marvel Universe of the era.