James Rhodes (Earth-616)/Quotes

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

—Iron Man Vol 1 144

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

—Iron Man Vol 1 169

How do you recharge the oxygen tanks?

—Iron Man Vol 1 175

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

—Iron Man Annual Vol 1 6

I cheated -- and I'm glad.

—Iron Man Vol 1 177

I guess you hired yourself a tin suit.

—Iron Man Vol 1 179

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

—Iron Man Vol 1 183

I won't rust if you won't

—Iron Man Vol 1 185

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

—Iron Man Vol 1 186

I'm gonna test my new toys!

—Iron Man Vol 1 187

I hate Tony Stark!

—Iron Man Vol 1 188

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

—Iron Man Vol 1 199

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

—Iron Man Vol 1 215

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

—Iron Man Vol 1 216

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

—Iron Man Vol 1 233

Shucks Babe, All in a day's work.

—Iron Man Vol 1 236

Go get 'em, Shellhead!

—Iron Man Vol 1 257

Here I come to save the day...

—Iron Man Vol 1 266

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...

—Iron Man Vol 1 288

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?

—X-Force Vol 1 20

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

—Iron Man Vol 1 300

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

—War Machine Vol 1 1

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

—War Machine Vol 1 2

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.

—War Machine Vol 1 6

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

—Iron Man Vol 1 309

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

—War Machine Vol 1 8

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.

—Iron Man Vol 1 310

What's this @#*%?!

—Iron Man Vol 1 311

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

—War Machine Vol 1 10

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.

—War Machine Vol 1 11

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

—War Machine Vol 1 13

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

—War Machine Vol 1 16

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

—War Machine Vol 1 17

Agent's right. It's Stark.

—Force Works Vol 1 18

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

—War Machine Vol 1 23

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

—Crew Vol 1 1

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

—Crew Vol 1 7

Bring it.

—Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Vol 1 33

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

—Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Vol 1 34

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.

—War Machine Vol 2 1

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

—War Machine Vol 2 2

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.

—War Machine Vol 2 4

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.

—War Machine Vol 2 12

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

—Doomwar Vol 1 5

I hate hearing mom and dad fight...

—Invincible Iron Man Vol 2 28

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?

—Iron Man 2.0 Vol 1 1

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

—Iron Man 2.0 Vol 1 10

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

—Invincible Iron Man Vol 1 517

Don't be alarmed. I am Iron Man.

—Invincible Iron Man Vol 1 519

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

—Invincible Iron Man Vol 1 520

Now let's get to it, men.

—Secret Avengers Vol 2 6

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.

—Iron Patriot Vol 1 1

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.

—Invincible Iron Man Vol 3 10

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.

—Invincible Iron Man Vol 3 13

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.

—Tony Stark: Iron Man Vol 1 2

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?!

—2020 Force Works Vol 1 1

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.

—Iron Man Vol 6 16

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.

—Iron Man Vol 6 17

Give me back my friend!

—Avengers Unlimited Infinity Comic Vol 1 11

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

—Avengers Unlimited Infinity Comic Vol 1 13

It's a shame really--Carol and Quill sent us thinking you'd be professionals...But you Skrull separatists had ho 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?

—Avengers Unlimited Infinity Comic Vol 1 45

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

—James Rhodes (Earth-616)

Deathlok	That's a sweet bag of toys you got. Same guy build it that outfitted Iron Man?
War Machine	Yeah... so what?
Deathlok	Bite my head off, why don't you? What, you guys got a professional jealousy thing goin'?
War Machine	Something like that.
Deathlok	Man, you super hero types crack me up.

—War Machine Vol 1 3

Ant-Man	Wait! Before we separate, I have something to say. Each of us has a different power! If we combined forces, we could be almost unbeatable!
War Machine	You mean...work as a team?!
Thunderstrike	There is much good we might do!
War Machine	What do you say, guys?
All of them	NAAHHH!

—Thunderstrike Vol 1 21

American Eagle	Don't kill anyone I wouldn't.
War Machine	We'll see.

—War Machine Vol 2 7

Valkyrie	What means 'combat separation'?
War Machine	That we're going to die in a fireball.
Valkyrie	Magnificent.
War Machine	The worst thing is that I know you're not being sarcastic.

—Secret Avengers Vol 1 17

War Machine	Well, X-Men, our no-fly zone just went up in smoke. With Puternicstan sporting a Sentinel, the U.N. says Symkaria has every right to take steps to defend itself.
Storm	And Sentinels fall squarely into X-Men territory, War Machine. I think it's time you accepted our help.
Colossus	Or if you prefer, I can go back to punching you in the face.

—X-Men Vol 3 21

War Machine	Damn. Are they all that much of a hassle?
Colossus	The X-Men have fought many Sentinels. I don't remember an easy one.

—X-Men Vol 3 22

War Machine	When this is all over, Tony, we need to talk about some upgrades for my armor...
Iron Man	Upgrades?
War Machine	Major upgrades. I'm starting to see a future in this saving-the-world business.