Demon in a Bottle

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Demon in a Bottle is a famous Iron Man comic book storyline that explores Tony Stark’s struggle with alcoholism and its impact on his life as a superhero.

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Demon in a Bottle canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Iron Man storyline
Marvel Comics storyline
comic book storyline
appearsInSeries Iron Man
collectedAs graphic novel
trade paperback
continuity Earth-616
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
criticalReception acclaimed
editor Jim Shooter
endIssueNumber Iron Man #128
explores conflict between personal demons and heroism
consequences of substance abuse on relationships
public image versus private struggle
featuresCharacter Iron Man
firstPublicationYear 1979
focusesOn Tony Stark's struggle with alcoholism
impact of addiction on superhero responsibilities
format serialized story arc
genre superhero fiction
impactOnCharacter established Tony Stark's alcoholism as core character trait
influencedAdaptation film Iron Man 2
inker Bob Layton
inUniverseTimePeriod contemporary to late 1970s Marvel continuity
language English
listedIn best Iron Man stories lists
mainCharacter Tony Stark
medium comic book
notableFor influencing later depictions of Tony Stark
realistic portrayal of substance abuse in superhero comics
penciler John Romita Jr.
protagonistOccupation industrialist
superhero
publisher Marvel Comics
setting Marvel Universe
startIssueNumber Iron Man #120
targetAudience teen and adult readers
theme addiction
alcoholism
mental health
personal downfall
redemption
writer Bob Layton
David Michelinie

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Iron Man notableStoryline Demon in a Bottle
Marvel Comics character Iron Man storylineInvolvement Demon in a Bottle
subject surface form: Iron Man