Iron Man #125, pg. 6
Artists: Bob Layton (All) , John Romita, Jr. (Layouts) , Joe Rosen (Letterer) , David Michelinie (Writer)
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DescriptionIf you know me, you know that Iron Man is hands down my favorite X-Person. When he lost his repulser powers during the Secret Wars, it was the most heartbreaking moment in comics that I can remember. Then, working with Forge to build and design an advanced armor was a brilliant way to bring him back into the fold as he continue to fight for truth, justice, and the Capitalist Way.Of course I jest - my favorite mutant is obviously Spider-Man. Thank you, Dino, for letting go of this beauty. A Demon in a Bottle page has always been high on my OA collecting want list - if you couldn't tell, I'm a fairly story-driven collector and Marvel's take on temperance was a doozy. As a young reader nothing drove the point home more than an inebriated Iron Man bumbling about dropping trains. As I grew older the story continued to resonate and take on new layers, and Tony Stark's continuing sobriety is a lasting nod to this storyline. Stretched over 9 issues, there are actually only about 1 issues worth of pages that deal with the alcoholism storyline. This one showcases a magnificently sloppy Tony, cutting corners with vowels (but still managing a 'Starky' witticism) and hitting the bottle early, while also internally monologuing about the whole situation. The art, as I'm quickly discovering of this era, is far superior to the printed product. Great use of screentones to add some texture and interest on the page. Social/Sharing |
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Kelsey S 
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/20/2021
Oh good as long as it's not whiskey and it's brandy you really don't have a problem... right?
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 12/20/2021
The best out-of-costume page you can get. Great dishelved look complete with a bottle in the last panel. I bet there's a demon in there.
Eric Wenger
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 12/20/2021
ML great trolling description. Flying Tin Man will always be my favorite Watcher as well.
Amir E
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/20/2021
Tony and Forge need to invent a new razor to shave against that grain. That's one doozy of a 10 o'clock shadow! Great page btw congrats!
M L
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/20/2021
Amir E wrote:
Tony and Forge need to invent a new razor to shave against that grain. That's one doozy of a 10 o'clock shadow! Great page btw congrats!
There some futuristic Arnie movie back in the day about him and his clone, and my only take away was the laser razor they had in the future. Where is that tech?!? And thanks!
Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020
3 - Posted on 12/20/2021
Kudos on your 5th appearance Ms.Aborgast page!
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 6/27/2024
Derek Crabbe wrote:
Kudos on your 5th appearance Ms.Aborgast page!
Bambi if you're nasty.
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 12/20/2021
I would love to own a page from this issue! Congrats. I also loved the Iron Man and Spidey jokes in the write up.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/20/2021
Ooph, Tony in the thick of it. Great example from one of the most important X stories ever :) Big congrats, M!
Yo Kuri
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 12/20/2021
Super stubble face Stark from a landmark run. Damn those inks are crispy. Congrats!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
3 - Posted on 12/20/2021
Oh, oh, oh
My eyeballs' sayin' let's go
Oh, oh, oh
But my wallet is sayin' no
If you wanna buy Tony
Baby, there's a price to pay
It's a demon in a bottle
Layton and JR the right way
If you want liver disease
Drink a full bottle or two
You gotta make a big impression (oh yeah)
Gotta raise a toast to you
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/20/2021
A fine example from an important/historical storyline such as this has a perfect home in your collection. congrats!
Christopher Daley
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 12/20/2021
Wowowowowowowowowowowowowowowow ... a peak page from a peak period in the book.
Great addition.
Jeffrey Wedding
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/20/2021
I think you meant to say " Marvel's take on temperance was boozy" but a stellar page none the less.
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/20/2021
So historical and beautiful in its own right. Great pick-up
Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/20/2021
Do you think that none of us have noticed you stealing Tony’s hairstyle?
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/21/2021
When an artist does "finishes" over layouts, they are pencilling over those layouts before inking them, so all you're really getting from the layout artist is the positioning of the figures and background elements. As Layton's figure work tends to be a bit stiff, you don't get the more fluid, natural figures Romita Jr. provides, even back in the late 70's. But what he lacks in that area, he makes up for with his slick, crisp ink line. Congrats on getting this page, from one of the most important storylines in Marvel history. I remember around 20 years ago when demand for Iron Man pages from this era weren't as sought after as they are today. I would tell everyone that they are some of the most undervalued pages in the hobby. But it still took years for collectors to come around in force and finally drive values to where they long deserved to be. Something else I've also always thought about pages from this run, is that the "Drunk Tony" related pages are the only ones that have any true "importance" attached to them. So while pages with Iron Man on them should certainly sell for whatever Iron Man pages from the same era sell for, the strong "Drunk Tony dealing with his alcoholism" pages should be the MOST in demand and yes, even more valuable than the pages with Iron Man on them. Kudos!
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/21/2021
A great page from a significant storyline. Congrats.
(And at least, this one is most likely to stay significant to the Comics medium alone as I don't think Disney would allow a drunk Tony to roam in the movies or TV shows. So no auction house pimpin' on the big screen ties on that one either, thank god. But that's probably just me ;).
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/21/2021
My favorite part of this page is watching the on-panel mental calculus in Mrs. Arbogast's head as she decides to ask Tony about the whiskey on his breath instead of the mystery stains on his suit.
MASSIVE get, my friend. Congratulations!
Jimmy Cawley
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 12/21/2021
Not all enemies can be punched or hit with a repulsor ray. Awesome page from a classic storyline.
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 12/21/2021
I know why you love this page, no matter how much he drinks, Stark's hair is still glorious! Reminds me of a certain collector I know!
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 12/22/2021
JRJR didn't look like JRJR in that period. It's crazy how drastically some artists change! Demon in a bottle. What a great arc showing the gravitas comics could bring. And 101% agree about how much the OA from that period can be way better than the printed page. Sweet stuff. Congrats!
Kin Wong
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 12/22/2021
Since when did typewriters go "tak"? Onomatopoeia aside, congrats on a great Demon in a Bottle page!
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 12/26/2021
Pure Genius Artistically!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/26/2021
Not one person has discussed the hideous possibilities of what Tonys secretary might be viewing. The back of her head stops this question from being answered. If that part is a paste on, perhaps you can reveal a caf exclusive! Its well known for drunks to forget to zip their pants.
M L
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 12/27/2021
Peter Sullivan wrote:
Not one person has discussed the hideous possibilities of what Tonys secretary might be viewing. The back of her head stops this question from being answered. If that part is a paste on, perhaps you can reveal a caf exclusive! Its well known for drunks to forget to zip their pants.
I can't unknow what you have said...
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 1/11/2022
This run is in the upper echelon for my early comic reading nostalgia, hearty congrats ML. THANKS for sharing!
Phill R
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 7/12/2024
Man oh man, you've got so many great pages in your collection I didn't see this until now. Classic storyline from my favorite Marvel Hero. Great taste you have, incredible page!
Tommy Kohlmaier
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/25/2025
Cool ! Highly memorable page from this classic IM storyline by a great art team, huge congrats !
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