The Invincible Iron Man #120 Marvel (1979)

Writers: Bob Layton, David Michelinie

Artists: Bob Layton, John Romita Jr.

Characters: Bambi Arbogast, Bethany Cabe, Hiram Dobbs, Iron Man, Jonas Hale, Justin Hammer, Namor, Nick Fury, Phillip Barnette, Spymaster

Story Arc: “Iron Man” Demon in a Bottle

One of Tony Stark’s closest allies has betrayed him. After many fierce battles, the Golden Avengers is exhausted and ready to give up. But when Sub-Mariner comes looking for a fight, will Iron Man be able to face him?We start off with Tony Stark flying back from business in Paris on a commercial plane over the Atlantic. Still processing his battle with Spymaster, the assassination attempt on his life by S.H.I.E.L.D. operatives, rescuing the Helicarrier from Russian missiles, and then an approaching corporate takeover of his Stark International, we find Stark seeking comfort through alcohol. We know the quick relief that the liquor can bring, but how will it affect his navigation using his Iron Man armor — especially against the likes of the savage Sub-Mariner!Issue SummaryTony recalls recent events (which are from Iron Man volume 1, Issue 117 119) about how Shield has betrayed his trust. The scene shifts and we see Jonas Hales men come to the island to bury radioactive waste but…