Archer is about to set off on his most dangerous mission yet - a quest into the mystic reaches of Armstrong's bottomless satchel to liberate his friend and comrade from the clutches of the mad god Bacchus! (Okay, so, Armstrong went into the satchel himself to get a bottle of whiskey that he kinda misplaced and got stuck. It's like the Amazon warehouse of arcane treasures in there...and he doesn't exactly have a maid service.)
Imprisoned in Armstrong's satchel for centuries, Bacchus now commands a legion of monsters, goblins and golems bent on escaping back into the world of man and enacting revenge on their captor... Can Archer s more
The Adventures of Archer and Armstrong is a great silly adventure that doesn't get explored often, what exactly is in those infinite bags of holding? The story is engaging and has a ton of laughs all throughout its pages and is enough to keep you asking for more, the art work is a little bit different then to what we are familiar with when it comes to Valiant and Archer and Armstrong but it does the job perfectly blending with the story! If you are a Valiant fan or just want a comical book, I'd recommend this book! Read Full Review
Between the story and the art, A&A: The Adventures of Archer & Armstrong #1 is a madcap romp through the anything-can-happen playground of comic books. The leads aren't superheroes, they're just characters in a drama. Except their drama includes some comedy, some fantasy, some science fiction and a whole lot of imagination. This comic, as mentioned once or more in this review already, has a little bit of something for everyone. Valiant had a strong offering when they came back to comic stands a few years ago, and offerings like A&A: The Adventures of Archer & Armstrong #1 are the type of thing only Valiant provides. Roberts, Lafuente, Winn, Reber, and Lanphear may not be delivering a literary classic, but they sure are delivering an entertaining escape, which is why we all read comics, right? Read Full Review
Archer and Armstrong return with a bang and it doesnt miss a beat. Rafer Roberts did a phenomenal job on the story and it feels like the Archer and Armstrong of old. Some may not like the art of David Lafuente, but I loved the uniqueness of it.The colors look amazing and captures the tone of the story. If you dont know much about Archer and Armstrong, this may not be the best to know about them. If you go in without knowledge of the characters, it is an enjoyable first issue. Read Full Review
I loved Fred Van Lente and Clayton Henry's 2012 revival of Archer & Armstrong, so I was excited and a little trepidatious when I saw that the series would be relaunched under a new creative team. I should have had more faith, because Rafer Roberts and the rest of this creative team have given us a bang-up first issue that feels both like a new chapter and like classic Archer & Armstrong (if something that was around in 2012 can be called "classic"). If you're a fan and are on the fence, give it a try. I think you'll have a great time. Read Full Review
If you're like me and have yet to find a book to hold your attention in 2016, pick up A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER AND ARMSTRONG #1. It doesn't grab your attention. It commands it. Read Full Review
Rafer Roberts script is nothing less than pitch perfect. Giving us the kind of re-introduction to these characters you'd expect. Funny and weird and again risky after all we've been through with these characters, this is a great intro to a new series. Read Full Review
This is a fantastic start to the latest series of A&A, admittedly my favorite of Valiants properties. This was an extremely fun read, and sets up the series for a roller coaster of fights, betrayals and booze. Read Full Review
A&A: The Adventures of Archer and Armstrong #1 is an amazingly fun comic with a surprising amount of heart. Some may argue that the humor can almost get a little too ham-fisted and self-referential at times, but it succeeds far more often than it falls flat. As someone who is being introduced to these characters for the first time, I can say from experience that this is a great comic for newcomers to the series. I have no idea what they have in store for us next, but I definitely know I'll be waiting on the edge of my seat to find out. Read Full Review
I’d definitely say that the first issue is a success. I’m beyond stoked to read more; things can only get more intriguing from here. I’m bummed that Mary-Maria is such a jerk (it like really, really made me sad), but I’m looking forward to seeing how she’s going to use the satchel to her advantage. As for Armstrong and Archer, they’re in a bit of trouble right now, so it’ll be cool to see how they handle it together. This duo is strong, and definitely worth following. Read Full Review
As a recent convert from Valiant newbie to full-tilt fan, A&A: The Adventures of Archer and Armstrong #1 is exactly the kind of book I want as a reader. Though the duo have been a staple of Valiant's line for a long while, this new #1 presents them almost as brand new characters, unmoored from their own continuity. Rafer Roberts, David Lafuente, Ryan Winn, and Brian Reber show those unfamiliar with the characters exactly what their world is like and why their dynamic has stood the test of time. Valiant Entertainment may have a slew of heroes under their umbrella, but A&A #1 shows why these two knuckleheads are two of their most popular and entertaining characters. Read Full Review
Plus, the curiosities of the bag and things we can glean about possibly amusing events from Armstrongs long life and just the endless potential for humour in it all are for me a HUGE reasons to give the comic a try. Read Full Review
The art here is also very solid, which is honestly something that doesn't surprise me given the talent that's responsible for the comic.A&A: The Adventures Of Archer And Armstrong #1is a very good comic that's absolutely New Reader friendly (and I'm saying that from the perspective of a new reader to these characters). I may not be as familiar withArcherorArmstrong as I am with the immortal's brothers,Ivar (Time Walker) and theEternal Warrior, but if the rest of the series is as good as this issue then I'm along for the ride all the way. Read Full Review
It's a wonderfully absurd start that only gets better the more players that get involved, and Roberts shows a keen understanding of the unique camaraderie and depth the often at-odds companions share. Read Full Review
That aside, this is a very strong beginning and I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes. Read Full Review
It's nice to have Archer and Amrstrong back again, and if this first issue is any indication, readers can expect plenty of good times. Roberts writes a fun story while Lafuente keeps the issue looking delightful. Sure, there are a few odd decisions regarding some characters' actions, but that doesn't prevent Valiant from having yet another fantastic debut. Read Full Review
Unconventional and novel, this buddy adventure will catch you off-guard and have you saying thats my bag, baby.A&A hits shelves March 16th. Read Full Review
If this is what readers can expect from this creative team in the future, then more people will stop knowing simply the names of Archer & Armstrong. They'll be able to recite their impressive background from the 90s to today, the same way they spout off every fact about Batman and Robin. Read Full Review
Archer and Armstrong is a solid title that reinvigorates the characters, while keeping up with the level of quality it has since its relaunch. Read Full Review
In a world dominated by superheroes and major crossovers, A&A: The Adventures of Archer & Armstrong is a breath of fresh air. The friends that argue and fight together, stay together. The backdrop of all this taking place inside a mystical satchel elevates the entertainment level. I'm looking forward to seeing what craziness happens next. Read Full Review
In true Valiant style, A&A is yet another comic that rides the line between respecting and building on the rich history of the characters involved, and keeping the story accessible to new readers picking these characters up for the first time. Read Full Review
While occasionally the book can appear to have a little too much style and not quite enough substance, in fairness it doesn't take itself too seriously and it did genuinely made me laugh. Furthermore, it requires no background reading to enjoy fully, so new readers can jump right in and enjoy the action, but you can bet I'll be looking to absorb everything I can about Archer and Armstrong from here on in. Read Full Review
So, mark your calendars Crusaders, for A&A: The Adventures of Archer & Armstrong #1, is scheduled to arrive at your local comic book shop on March 16th! Don't miss out on the newest exploits of two of Valiant's most coveted characters embarking on a journey inside the supernatural shoulder bag of Aram Anni-Padda and meeting up with someone who's been for waiting for them for three millennia! The big, the bad"the bitter " Bacchus! Read Full Review
Despite a few bumps in the road, A&A: The Adventures of Archer and Armstrong continues the Valiant tradition of unique, character-focused stories within a grander, connected universe. Read Full Review
Valiant has a lineup that is pretty solid, with all the characters that have seen second (or third, or fourth) life on the comic book shelves, and Archer and Armstrong is another brought back from the brink for an all-new adventure. My history with Valiant is thin at best, and rocky at it’s worst- but I have enjoyed books like Quantum and Woody and Divinity, and the event books like Book of Death and The Valiant. I haven’t read much Archer & Armstrong, beyond the Delinquents miniseries they were in, but I enjoyed their involvement in that story and some of the other books they’ve popped up in (Like Archer showing up in the pages of Faith- another new book from Valiant worth checking out).
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A couple chuckles beef up an interesting story, but not quite enough to hook me in when I have many other titles to read already.
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