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Creation & Design

Archer & Armstrong were created by writer Jim Shooter and artist Bob Layton in the early 1990s as part of Valiant Comics' superhero universe.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the 1992 series, Archer & Armstrong became popular for their unique blend of humor and action, showcasing the adventures of a young, idealistic hero and a cynical immortal.

Character Development

Over the years, Archer & Armstrong have evolved from simple comedic characters to complex heroes with rich backstories and moral dilemmas, reflecting the changing landscape of comic book storytelling.

Cultural Reception

The series has been well-received for its humor, character dynamics, and engaging storytelling, earning a dedicated fanbase.

Character Details

Real Name:
Archer and Armstrong
First Appearance:
Solar, Man of the Atom #10
Aliases:
The Eternal Warrior, The Geomancer
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Sect, The Eternal Warrior
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Immortality, Skilled combatant
Equipment:
Various weapons, Ancient artifacts
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Solar, Man of the Atom #10
Valiant ⋅ 1992
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Solar, Man of the Atom #10
 
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1st appearance and origin of the Eternal Warrior

1st team appearance of the Geomancers, humans selected by the Earth to be it's protector

Archer & Armstrong #0
Valiant ⋅ 1992
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Archer & Armstrong #0
 
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1st appearance of Obadiah Archer

1st appearance of Armstrong, immortal brother of the Eternal Warrior and Ivar

Archer & Armstrong #0
Gold ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 1992
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Archer & Armstrong #0
 
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Variant Gold logo box

Archer & Armstrong #8
Valiant ⋅ 1993
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Archer & Armstrong #8
 
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1st appearance of Ivar Timewalker

Double-sized flipbook with Eternal Warrior #8

Archer & Armstrong #1
Valiant ⋅ 2012
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Archer & Armstrong #1
 
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Reintroduction of Archer & Armstrong in the new Valiant Universe

Reintroduction of Ivar the Timewalker

1st appearance of Mary Maria, an assassin and Archer's adopted sister

Archer & Armstrong #0
Valiant ⋅ 2013
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Archer & Armstrong #0
 
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Origin of the Anni-Padda brothers, Ivar, Aram, Gilad, in the Faraway

Book of Death: Legends of the Geomancer #1
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Valiant ⋅ 2015
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Book of Death: Legends of the Geomancer #1
 
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Retailer incentive issue sent to comic shops who ordered 25 copies of Book of Death #1

1st appearance of Anni, the 1st Geomancer and mother of Aram, Gilad and Ivar

1st appearance of Padda, Anni's caretaker

X-O Manowar #38
Valiant ⋅ 2015
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X-O Manowar #38
 
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Marriage of Aric of Dacia and Saana of Loam

First wedding to take place in the Valiant Universe

First meeting of Archer and Faith Herbert

A&A: The Adventures of Archer & Armstrong #1
Valiant ⋅ 2017
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A&A: The Adventures of Archer & Armstrong #1
 
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1st appearance of Davey the Mackerel, Armstrong's companion who lives in his satchel

Archer & Armstrong Forever #1
1:250 ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 2022
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Archer & Armstrong Forever #1
 
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Variant cover art by Marcio Fiorito

Burnt wood cover

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