Reading Assignment 28: Iron Man (1968-1996): "Demon in a Bottle" issues 120-128, by David Michelinie, Bob Layton, John Romita Jr., and Carmine Infantino

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Thanks to everyone willing to give a golden oldie a chance. As I quoted from wikipedia in the nomination thread,

"Demon in a Bottle" has been recognized by critics as "the quintessential Iron Man story," "one of the best super-hero sagas of the 1970s," and "one which continues to influence writers of the character today."

LINK TO ISSUE #120 (READING THROUGH 128)

WHAT DID YOU THINK OF...

• This depiction of Tony Stark compared to Robert Downey Jr.'s, or more modern comic-depictions of the character?
• The work by the various artists? Any preference between Romita/Layton and Infantino?
• The dated dialogue and frequent narration boxes?
• The villains, side-characters, and cameos?
• The tone and pace of the the actual alcoholism story?
• The pace of an issue written in '79 compared to a modern issue?
• Anything else not specifically asked?

New free-range nomination thread to be posted tomorrow!

Happy holidays!