Shur, R :: Marvel - Pages (H-K)

Iron Man 120 p2 (1978) [Panel page Holy Grail!]

Artists: John Romita Jr (Penciller) , Bob Layton (Inker) , David Michelinie (Writer)

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Iron Man 120 p2 (1978) [Panel page Holy Grail!] Comic Art

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"American Comic Book Chronicles The 1970s" page 257

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Artwork Details

Title:	Iron Man 120 p2 (1978) [Panel page Holy Grail!]
Artist:	John Romita Jr (Penciller)
Artist:	Bob Layton (Inker)
Artist:	David Michelinie (Writer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	Not for sale or trade
Views:	2,082
Likes on CAF:	3 4
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	11
Added to Site:	5/29/2012
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Description

Iron Man 120 [Cover Dated Mar 1979, On sale at newsstands Dec 1978] page #2, my Holy Grail of panel pages.

When I first started collecting art, this was the page I had hoped to find. I initially found a similar page [page 6], but even though it was from the same issue, it still was not what for me was "THE PAGE". I am incredibly lucky and fortunate to now have it in my collection.

As as small child reading the issue in my grade school during 'free reading time' just after lunch on a cold December 1978 day. I clearly remember the 3rd panel making an instant impact on me. I was too young to know what Alcoholism was and meant so the phrase "After All, I'm Drinking For Two Men" seemed perfectly logical and reasonable. Which of course it's not.

This 3rd panel was referenced in TwoMorrows 2014's "American Comic Book Chronicles The 1970s" page 257 ; "By Iron Man #120 (March 1979), Stark has begun to hit the bottle hard, downing at least four martinis on board an airplane, muttering to himself, �after all, I�m drinking for two men,� a coy allusion to his second life as Iron Man."

Not for sale or trade, but I'm sure those who read this description already knew that :)

Tony Stark makes you feel
He's a cool exec with a heart of steel.
As Iron Man, all jets ablaze,
He's fighting and smiting with repulsor rays!
Amazing armor! That's Iron Man!
A blazing power! That's Iron Man!
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Lloyd White
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 5/29/2012

Congratulations! What a terrific, historic page in the life of Iron Man---and Layton's inks here are spectacular!

Mike W
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 5/29/2012

Indeed a great page!! Congratulations on acquiring your Grail!!!

Alex B
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 5/29/2012

Congrats on finding your Grail page ! There are very few pages that were burnt in our mind since childhood, I hope I'll find mine too. Thanks for sharing your story, it gives hope :-)

Colorado Kid
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 5/30/2012

Very cool, R Shur gin, congrats on adding such a special page to your very fine collection of art!

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 5/30/2012

Great moment you captured! Congrats~

Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 5/30/2012

Awesome page! Your story is a perfect depiction of what this hobby should be for everyone. Finding the most meaningful pages and, hopefully, acquiring them. This page has fantastic images of Tony, in and out of his Iron Man armor.

. BRAUNY
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 5/30/2012

Congrats!

Carlo M
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 6/2/2012

Agreed a key page for Iron Man and I would say bronze age Marvel in general . Great pick up!

michael dunne
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 6/3/2012

Congratulations. It is always nice to hear that someone has recaptured a special moment from times past.

frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 1/25/2013

Classic!

Dave W
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 3/29/2016

Great page, great story. Nice to see this in your collection. Congrats!

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