Matching 50 MCU characters with each of the 50 states
By Mark Lynch
36. War Machine – North Carolina
This state is known as “the first in flight” with good reason. The Wright Brothers had the first successful powered flight by man in 1903. Without them, it would have taken a lot longer for people to get across the world. There’s a museum in Kill Devil Hills, NC dedicated to their achievement in flight. North Carolina is home to more than a few military bases as well.
Military bases? City of flight? Who could best represent North Carolina?
James “Rhodey” Rhodes is Tony Stark’s best friend. He’s been by his side long before Steve Rogers came into the picture. He’s a military man with a love for his country, but also has a great sense for right and wrong.
When it comes to first in flight, Rhodey was the first person other than Tony Stark to fly Stark’s Iron Man armor. He is also is a military man with a pride for his country, who would surely feel right at home on any of the state’s military bases. The people of North Carolina would welcome Rhodey and his War Machine armor with open arms.