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War Machine, Weapon of S.H.I.E.L.D., Concludes
 
War Machine, Weapon of S.H.I.E.L.D., Concludes
Rhodey makes his last stand against the Skrulls

Posted: 2008-10-28    Updated: 2008-10-28 10:28:09


   

 
It's going to be hell to pay when War Machine levels the big guns for a salvo fire that's goin' send the Skrull packing! It's a Secret Invasion tie-in you can not afford to miss in IRON MAN: DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D. #35! Bringing you the epic conclusion to the 'Weapon of Shield' arc are red-hot writer Christos N. Gage (CIVIL WAR: HOUSE OF M) and fan favorite artist Sean Chen (X-MEN: THE END, WOLVERINE)! Tony Stark has fallen in battle and now it's up to Jim Rhodes to show the Skrulls why he's called War Machine! Captured in Russia while attempting to help the Winter Guard, War Machine is trapped in the Skrull warship. What stunning discovery do the Skrulls make about Jim Rhodes? Find out because the truth will catapult Rhodes into December's WAR MACHINE #1! All this behind a jaw dropping, pulse-pounding cover by Iron Man master Adi Granov!

"War Machine appears poised to offer some significant fireworks." – Doug Zawisza, www.comicbookresources.com

"James Rhodes is still a compelling character and one quite capable of supporting an ongoing series." – Jesse Schedeen, www.ign.com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Secret Invasion and all its tie-ins as they continue to top the sales charts and sell out at Diamond. Do not miss this explosive issue as fans continue to ask "Who Do You Trust?"

Its action packed assault on your sense just like you demand! Do not the epic conclusion to the "Weapon of Shield" story arc that leads directly into the all-new WAR MACHINE #1! Before WAR MACHINE #1 explodes into comic shops this December, get ready to lock and load because a special treat is heading your way! Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited is proud to present an all-new EXCLUSIVE story, FOR FREE, spinning right out of Secret Invasion and leading right the all new ongoing series, right here!

IRON MAN: DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D. #35 (SEP082367)
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE
Penciled by SEAN CHEN
Cover by ADI GRANOV
A SECRET INVASION TIE-IN!
/Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—10/30/08, On-Sale—11/19/08

WAR MACHINE #1 (OCT082347)
WAR MACHINE #1 VILLAIN VARIANT (OCT082348)
Written by GREG PAK
Pencils & Cover by LEONARDO MANCO
Villain Variant by MIKE DEODATO
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—11/20/08, On-Sale—12/17/08

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Reader Comments:
   

 
That free digi comic was cool. I can not wait for this series to actually start. The SI tie-ins have been good, I wanna know what the skrulls are going to do with him.
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