Iron Man #123 1979

Iron Man #123, published by Marvel in June 1979, is a pivotal chapter in the acclaimed "Demon in a Bottle" storyline. The issue sees Iron Man's armor inexplicably malfunction, leading to a crash. Later, while Tony Stark is on a date in Atlantic City, he confronts a trio of villains—Whiplash, the Melter, and Blizzard—during a casino robbery. The combined assault severely compromises Iron Man's suit, leaving him in a precarious state. This issue is notable for collectors as a key installment in a critically important storyline exploring Tony Stark's struggle with alcoholism.