War Machine finds himself back on his old stomping grounds when he visits his parents for the New Year's holiday...

However, Jim's walk down memory lane is interrupted by a bizarre aerial battle taking place over the city. A thrill-seeking group called the Rush Club likes to test their high-tech battlesuits against unsuspecting adversaries. When War Machine interferes in their game, the Rush Club is eager to engage him.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in the city, Rae LaCoste visits Jim's parents, but her visit does not go as planned...

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