James Rhodes (Earth-616)/Quotes

Oh Mama, looks like I've stepped in the BAAAD stuff this time!

Soon as I drop this helmet on, I'll actually be Iron Man.

How do you recharge the oxygen tanks?

Say -- You're an ugly mutha aren't you?

I cheated -- and I'm glad.

I guess you hired yourself a tin suit.

I'm the man around here. I make the decisions. You're just my sidekick.

I won't rust if you won't

I'm handling the hero chores these days. You might want to write that down somewhere --- so you remember it.

I'm gonna test my new toys!

I hate Tony Stark!

Somebody's putting the grab on all of Tony Stark's old friends!

Oh Lord -- Tony! T-T-Tony -- I'm on fire!

No Richard Pryor jokes... o.k.?

Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen. I'm Anthony Stark.

Shucks Babe, All in a day's work.

Go get 'em, Shellhead!

Here I come to save the day...

He's right. It's not enough. It's not just Stane International that's screwed up, it's the World. Someone's got to take a Stand and lead the Way. Someone with Clout. Like, say, the CEO of Stark Enterprises...

I'd say it's a little late for that, kid. Let me introduce myself... my name's Tom, Dick and Harry... these are my guns. Would you care to see the attitude?

Well, this is it; next time you're on your own.

I did some time in Southeast Asia. That's where I met Iron Man. I saved his butt, then he saved mine.

You know, when I was kid-- super heroes were supposed to be pals. Time to enforce a little coexistence.

It was the same guy who tried to wax me during that mess at the United Nations two days ago. It came down to him or me. I picked me. Breaking his neck was easy compared to the nightmares I've been having since. I crossed a line in Imaya, and I can't seem to get back to the other Side. I'm afraid killing's going to keep getting easier - until I don't know how to stop.

He doesn't want to talk with James Rhodes--fine. He'll just have to take a meeting--with War Machine!

I was the good little Servant, all right. I shut up and took it from you... did your heroing for you.

You took me out once before with that Securicode Shutdown Trick... did you really think I'd fall for that @*#% again? I changed those Codes Months ago, m'man. You wanna take me down... you're gonna have to do it the Hard Way.

What's this @#*%?!

If we get out of here alive, we should settle it - like Friends.

Yeah, well, that's two Problems down. The World is saved, again, and I've made up with Tony Stark. Now I got to solve my own Problems.

No Way! I've only just started playin' Hardball!

We're fighting for the future of Mankind, Captain. Getting home is the least of our worries.

Cause and effect. What we do here determines the future. Zeitkrieg is founded on that concept. Do you have a son yet, Herr Grinz?

Agent's right. It's Stark.

For this gleaming Spindle of Steel... is the weapon with which Stark intends to murder the Human Race.

Pray for me, Reverend. It looks like I'm gonna be here awhile.

--All's well that ends well, yes...?

Bring it.

All right, you monsters want war? You got it... South Philly style.

Little late for that. If I were still... Human. I'd have lost count of how many I've killed. But I can't forget anything, now... And I can't stop seeing everything. Every woman they've raped... Every child they've shot... I hate them. God help me, I hate them. Maybe someday someone'll hate me just as much. But I don't care. All I know... Is that today... The world needs a War Machine.

Sorry soldier... but Rhodey don't bleed.

But I can't do that now. Now with this brain, I can't forget anything. I see every rape and mutilation and murder simultaneously. Every second of every minute of every hour. I know every killer and every victim. And I literally can't live in my skin if I don't do something about it.

Right now they're seeing every recording of every person who was raped or tortured or killed because of their orders. They'll see all that blood and pain and misery again and again... forever and ever... amen.

Is this a private war -- or can anyone join?

I hate hearing mom and dad fight...

You'd be amazed how many people are actually grateful when I save their lives. I even got some medals. Have you seen my medals?

Fast, she says. Okay. Mach 2. Mach 3. Mach 4.

Okay, Tony. Let's see what this new toy of yours can do...

Don't be alarmed. I am Iron Man.

Let's get you safe-- then you can sue me for copyright infringement.

Now let's get to it, men.

You have known me as War Machine. Now you know me as Iron Patriot. America is my home. As a wise man once said, our flag--that's the blood of the men who died building this country, and the stars they were looking up to. As Iron Patriot, I carry whem wherever I go.

You can tell no one what I'm about to tell you... Tony Stark is alive. Or at least he was yesterday. Nobody knows this, by the way. Not the President. Not Maria Hill. I know he feels bad for the deception, but I can tell you it was necessary.

You changed my life. You made me a super hero. One day I'll be able to show my kids what I did. Thank you, man. I love you.

Look, I can't be in those suits anymore, Tony. They're like coffins to me. But this? A little room to breathe. My hands on the controls. Makes me feel like a pilot again. I should have told you sooner. About everything.

This is Agent James Rhodes of Force Works. If anyone is reading this, my team is down. We are in need of assistance. Does anyone copy?!

I've known Tony Stark for a long time, and I love him. He's like family to me at this point...So believe me when I say that his getting cosmic powers could end up being the worst thing imaginable--both for him and for all of existence.

Look around you, Tony. I don't see Korvac anywhere. In fact, when it comes to big scary cosmic beings hell-bent on conquest...I only see you.

Give me back my friend!

Wait a sec. Did Tony apologize? No funny quips. No victim blaming. I think you may have hit him a little too hard, Riri.

It's a shame really--Carol and Quill sent us thinking you'd be professionals...But you Skrull separatists had to do things the hard way. See, I learned the art of negotiation from Tony Stark--But my associate here...How're the deal points coming for that stolen A.I.M. case, Drax?

When you're in prison, you get a lot of time to think. I'm changing my life and going West...I'm gonna form a new kind of team for a new world.

He doesn't want to talk with James Rhodes--fine. He'll just have to take a meeting--with War Machine!