Iron Man #282 (1992, Marvel) CGC 8.0 – 1st Full War Machine Appearance
Iron Man #282 (1992, Marvel) CGC 8.0 – 1st Full War Machine Appearance
This key issue is the first full appearance of War Machine (James Rhodes), one of the most iconic characters to don Iron Man’s armor. Graded CGC 8.0, this is also a newsstand variant, which is rarer than its direct market counterpart due to lower print runs .
In this issue, Tony Stark upgrades his armor into what would become known as the War Machine suit to face a powerful enemy. The story features the Masters of Silence, a trio of mystical ninja-like warriors hired by Stark’s enemies to take him down. The plot sees significant appearances by Nick Fury and representatives of Hydra and Roxxon, making it a key point in Iron Man’s battle against corporate and criminal corruption . The fight takes place at Stark Enterprises, a significant location throughout Iron Man’s comic history.
Key Characters in This Issue:
• War Machine (James Rhodes): First full appearance. Played by Don Cheadle in Iron Man 2 (2010), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and the upcoming Armor Wars series (2024).
• Nick Fury: Played by Samuel L. Jackson in Iron Man (2008), The Avengers (2012), Secret Invasion (2023).
• Masters of Silence: A formidable group of assassins introduced in this issue, key to the storyline.
• Justin Hammer: A long-time enemy of Stark, mentioned in this issue. Played by Sam Rockwell in Iron Man 2 (2010).
Creators and Specific Works:
• Writer: Len Kaminski – Notable for writing Iron Man (1990s) and Venom: The Enemy Within (1994).
• Penciller/Cover Artist: Kevin Hopgood – Co-creator of the War Machine armor, known for his work on Doctor Who Magazine and 2000 AD. His most recent work includes Doctor Who Magazine (#586, 2024).
• Inker: Bob Wiacek – Known for X-Men and The Avengers, with recent contributions to X-Men Legends #8 (2023).
Key Issues Featuring War Machine:
• Iron Man #282 (1992) – First full appearance of War Machine.
• War Machine #1 (1994) – War Machine’s first solo series.
• Iron Man 2 (2010) – First appearance of War Machine in the MCU, portrayed by Don Cheadle.
Story Arc Details:
This issue is part of the “Masters of Silence” story arc, in which Stark battles these mystical assassins hired by corporate enemies, leading to the debut of the War Machine armor. It’s part two of a three-part storyline .
Additional photos are always available upon request. Check out our other listings to combine shipping for multiple purchases.
Iron Man #282 (1992, Marvel) CGC 8.0 – 1st Full War Machine Appearance
This key issue is the first full appearance of War Machine (James Rhodes), one of the most iconic characters to don Iron Man’s armor. Graded CGC 8.0, this is also a newsstand variant, which is rarer than its direct market counterpart due to lower print runs .
In this issue, Tony Stark upgrades his armor into what would become known as the War Machine suit to face a powerful enemy. The story features the Masters of Silence, a trio of mystical ninja-like warriors hired by Stark’s enemies to take him down. The plot sees significant appearances by Nick Fury and representatives of Hydra and Roxxon, making it a key point in Iron Man’s battle against corporate and criminal corruption . The fight takes place at Stark Enterprises, a significant location throughout Iron Man’s comic history.
Key Characters in This Issue:
• War Machine (James Rhodes): First full appearance. Played by Don Cheadle in Iron Man 2 (2010), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and the upcoming Armor Wars series (2024).
• Nick Fury: Played by Samuel L. Jackson in Iron Man (2008), The Avengers (2012), Secret Invasion (2023).
• Masters of Silence: A formidable group of assassins introduced in this issue, key to the storyline.
• Justin Hammer: A long-time enemy of Stark, mentioned in this issue. Played by Sam Rockwell in Iron Man 2 (2010).
Creators and Specific Works:
• Writer: Len Kaminski – Notable for writing Iron Man (1990s) and Venom: The Enemy Within (1994).
• Penciller/Cover Artist: Kevin Hopgood – Co-creator of the War Machine armor, known for his work on Doctor Who Magazine and 2000 AD. His most recent work includes Doctor Who Magazine (#586, 2024).
• Inker: Bob Wiacek – Known for X-Men and The Avengers, with recent contributions to X-Men Legends #8 (2023).
Key Issues Featuring War Machine:
• Iron Man #282 (1992) – First full appearance of War Machine.
• War Machine #1 (1994) – War Machine’s first solo series.
• Iron Man 2 (2010) – First appearance of War Machine in the MCU, portrayed by Don Cheadle.
Story Arc Details:
This issue is part of the “Masters of Silence” story arc, in which Stark battles these mystical assassins hired by corporate enemies, leading to the debut of the War Machine armor. It’s part two of a three-part storyline .
Additional photos are always available upon request. Check out our other listings to combine shipping for multiple purchases.
Iron Man #282 (1992, Marvel) CGC 8.0 – 1st Full War Machine Appearance
This key issue is the first full appearance of War Machine (James Rhodes), one of the most iconic characters to don Iron Man’s armor. Graded CGC 8.0, this is also a newsstand variant, which is rarer than its direct market counterpart due to lower print runs .
In this issue, Tony Stark upgrades his armor into what would become known as the War Machine suit to face a powerful enemy. The story features the Masters of Silence, a trio of mystical ninja-like warriors hired by Stark’s enemies to take him down. The plot sees significant appearances by Nick Fury and representatives of Hydra and Roxxon, making it a key point in Iron Man’s battle against corporate and criminal corruption . The fight takes place at Stark Enterprises, a significant location throughout Iron Man’s comic history.
Key Characters in This Issue:
• War Machine (James Rhodes): First full appearance. Played by Don Cheadle in Iron Man 2 (2010), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and the upcoming Armor Wars series (2024).
• Nick Fury: Played by Samuel L. Jackson in Iron Man (2008), The Avengers (2012), Secret Invasion (2023).
• Masters of Silence: A formidable group of assassins introduced in this issue, key to the storyline.
• Justin Hammer: A long-time enemy of Stark, mentioned in this issue. Played by Sam Rockwell in Iron Man 2 (2010).
Creators and Specific Works:
• Writer: Len Kaminski – Notable for writing Iron Man (1990s) and Venom: The Enemy Within (1994).
• Penciller/Cover Artist: Kevin Hopgood – Co-creator of the War Machine armor, known for his work on Doctor Who Magazine and 2000 AD. His most recent work includes Doctor Who Magazine (#586, 2024).
• Inker: Bob Wiacek – Known for X-Men and The Avengers, with recent contributions to X-Men Legends #8 (2023).
Key Issues Featuring War Machine:
• Iron Man #282 (1992) – First full appearance of War Machine.
• War Machine #1 (1994) – War Machine’s first solo series.
• Iron Man 2 (2010) – First appearance of War Machine in the MCU, portrayed by Don Cheadle.
Story Arc Details:
This issue is part of the “Masters of Silence” story arc, in which Stark battles these mystical assassins hired by corporate enemies, leading to the debut of the War Machine armor. It’s part two of a three-part storyline .
Additional photos are always available upon request. Check out our other listings to combine shipping for multiple purchases.
