Why James Rhodes Is Comics' Ideal Black Hero - iron man - io9

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Here is an excellent article discussing and analyzing why War Machine is the best example of a black superhero based on stereotypes.

a. He's A Sidekick At Heart
b. He's A Replacement
c. He's "Edgy"
d. He's A Cyborg  

I had mixed feelings about the article. While War Machine does fit the stereotypes as the article's author suggests, I see more in him than these four things. In the comics he has a standard...a code...that he lives by and he does not compromise them. Over the past 10 years most of the problems Iron Man has had has been because he compromised his principles although he thought he was working for the greater good. Rhodey, as War Machine, sticks to his principles no matter what it costs him. This is why I consider him a great hero.



Why James Rhodes Is Comics' Ideal Black Hero - iron man - io9