*Marvel: One of the more ground-breaking issues of the 1970s was Iron Man #128, in which creators David Michelinie and John Romita Jr. played out the plot they’d been building up for months: the dark underside of Tony Stark’s insouciant playboy façade, as his struggle with alcoholism was revealed. This was presented as an ongoing illness, rather than being wrapped up neatly by the issue’s end, and in fact even the current Tony Stark is still influenced by his addiction. Although the story caused controversy and outrage at the time of its release, over time it has received acclaim and respect as the first serious presentation of the subject in a mainstream comic. This is a superior pence printed copy, with brilliant cover colour and gloss, tight, firmly attached staples, sharp corners and excellent pages. A few short spine ticks from reading wear prevent an even higher grade.
PICTURED: IRON MAN #128 VF p £75 SOLD