Secret Invasions retcon is rubbing some fans the wrong way.

In fact, it wasseemingly confirmed that the swap happenedsometime after the characters injury inCaptain America: Civil War.

This meant audiences havent been with the real War Machine since 2016.

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While thats a whopping seven years in real-world time, its even longer in-universe.

So Im actually going into hiding now.

He was a detailed, logical guy who would not say, How long have I been … ?

Rhodey, Avengers: Endgame

But I dont know that theres a definitive answer.

I think its still open to interpretation.

There were a lot of emotional threads in that sequence, and one of them was Rhodey being there.

Secret Invasion Twist Sets Up Heartbreaking Tony Stark Reveal

Being that it may now have been just a random Skrull named, the moment is thatmuch less impactful.

Needless to say, the big War Machine twist isnot sitting well with audiencesnor is the show.

Though, it’s worth noting that nobody should be sending death threats to anyone.

This Avengers Hero Was a Skrull All Along, Confirms Marvel Studios

Not only is it completely uncalled for, but those who act that way are simply pathetic.

The silver lining to it all?

Secret Invasionis now streaming on Disney+.

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