Who created the fictional character that became the star of the War is Hell series in issue #9?
Death (Marvel Comics) Death is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is based on the personification of death. The character first appeared in "Captain Marvel" #26 (Jun. 1973) and was created by Mike Friedrich and Jim Starlin.
War Machine War Machine (James "Rhodey" Rhodes) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Jim Rhodes first appeared in "Iron Man" #118 (January 1979) by David Michelinie, John Byrne, and Bob Layton. The War Machine armor, which became his signature armored battlesuit, was designed by Len Kaminski and Kevin Hopgood.