Iron Man #291
In "Judgment Day," Iron Man and War Machine face off against a wave of deadly battledroids in a high-stakes confrontation that tests their bond. Written by Len Kaminski and illustrated by Kevin Hopgood, Scott Benson, and Steve Mitchell, this pivotal 1993 issue sees Stark finally confess his secrets to Rhodey, leading to a dramatic shift in their relationship. The cover by Kevin Hopgood captures the tension of the moment, as Rhodey accepts the War Machine armor and prepares to join the Avengers West Coast.
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Iron Man and Rhodey (wearing the War Machine armor) defeat the battledroids sent to kill Rhodey. Stark apologizes to Rhodey for not telling him the truth and gives Rhodey the War Machine armor. Their friendship over, Rhodey takes the armor and decides to join the Avengers West Coast.
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