“Demon in a Bottle” — the defining Tony Stark story.
The finale to Iron Man’s most famous arc — the issue where Marvel finally lets Tony Stark fall apart on the page. Layton, Michelinie, and Romita Jr. deliver the Bronze Age’s big character pivot: a superhero battling something he can’t punch his way out of. Still one of the rawest and most human moments in mainstream comics.
Art: Bob Layton
One of the most iconic Marvel covers of the era — Stark sweating, spiraling, and staring down the helmet like an accusation. Bronze Age realism at its peak.
Art: John Romita Jr. (breakdowns), Bob Layton (finished art)
Tony’s life unravels as his drinking overtakes the armor. Jarvis walks out, relationships fracture, and Stark finally reaches the breaking point. The story that redefined the character for decades.
Solid lower–mid–grade copy. Front cover shows spine ticks, small color breaks, and light creasing. Back cover has mild foxing and handling wear. Corners soft but intact. Interior pages are off-white and firmly attached. A sturdy, affordable example of a major Bronze Age key.
“Demon in a Bottle” — the defining Tony Stark story.
The finale to Iron Man’s most famous arc — the issue where Marvel finally lets Tony Stark fall apart on the page. Layton, Michelinie, and Romita Jr. deliver the Bronze Age’s big character pivot: a superhero battling something he can’t punch his way out of. Still one of the rawest and most human moments in mainstream comics.
Art: Bob Layton
One of the most iconic Marvel covers of the era — Stark sweating, spiraling, and staring down the helmet like an accusation. Bronze Age realism at its peak.
Art: John Romita Jr. (breakdowns), Bob Layton (finished art)
Tony’s life unravels as his drinking overtakes the armor. Jarvis walks out, relationships fracture, and Stark finally reaches the breaking point. The story that redefined the character for decades.
Solid lower–mid–grade copy. Front cover shows spine ticks, small color breaks, and light creasing. Back cover has mild foxing and handling wear. Corners soft but intact. Interior pages are off-white and firmly attached. A sturdy, affordable example of a major Bronze Age key.
