# Iron Man (1968) #174

Published: 1983-09-01T00:00:00+0000
Series: Iron Man (1968 - 1996)
Creators: Rick Parker (letterer), Bob Sharen (colorist), Luke Mcdonnell (penciler), Dennis O'neil (writer), Sam De La Rosa (cover artist)

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It had to happen. It was inevitable. And yet, nobody can be truly prepared for it as Tony Stark, driven to the edge by alcoholism and the loss of his company, finally hits bottom.