James Rhodes, also known as War Machine, is a character that appears in the Iron Man Comics of the Marvel Comics Universe, that was published by Marvel Comics. Rhodes first appeared in Iron Man #118 (January 1979). Jim Rhodes, who became War Machine was introduced by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. The War Machine armor and character was designed by Len Kaminski and Kevin Hopgood. He is a member of the Secret Avengers.