The Valiant Universe features several iconic heroes and villains, with many of these being fairly different from more traditional comic book characters. The likes of Bloodshot, Ninjak and X-O Manowar are fairly serious and dour characters, making them fit in well with the grim and gritty comics of the ’90s. At the same time, some of their compatriots are a lot more comedic. Such is the case with Archer & Armstrong, a rather unlikely duo whose adventures come across as a very entertaining buddy comedy.Although they might seem like other duos in comics, Archer and Armstrong subvert several tropes that are present across many comic book universes. Their bond is one of the strongest among Valiant’s stable, and it’s no wonder it’s shown up across three different continuities. These divergences can make it confusing in terms of how to get into their comics, however, making it necessary for Valiant newcomers to get a primer on this surprising partnership.Though their true debut was in the titular Archer & Armstrong #0, the next big appearance of the two was in Valiant’s “Unity” crossover storyline. Created by Jim Shooter, Bob Layton and Barry Windsor-Smith, these two embodied a lot of the elements that came to define the Valiant Universe. The backstory revealed that Armstrong was actually Aram Anni-Padda, an ageless warrior whose origins were in the ancient Mediterranean. He had two brothers – Gilad and Ivar – with all three of them mysteriously being immortal and having superhuman strength and healing. Gilad used these powers to fight battles and right wrongs throughout history, and his penchant for violent justice saw him labeled as “The Eternal Warrior.” This mentality also drove a wedge between him and his brother Aram, who preferred more peaceful (and many times hedonistic) endeavors. The other sibling became Ivar the Timewalker, having developed the ability to travel through time.RELATED: 10 Coolest Characters from Valiant Comics
The Valiant Universe features several iconic heroes and villains, with many of these being fairly different from more traditional comic book characters. The likes of Bloodshot, Ninjak and X-O Manowar are fairly serious and dour characters, making them fit in well with the grim and gritty comics of the ’90s. At the same time, some of their compatriots are a lot more comedic. Such is the case with Archer & Armstrong, a rather unlikely duo whose adventures come across as a very entertaining buddy comedy.
Although they might seem like other duos in comics, Archer and Armstrong subvert several tropes that are present across many comic book universes. Their bond is one of the strongest among Valiant’s stable, and it’s no wonder it’s shown up across three different continuities. These divergences can make it confusing in terms of how to get into their comics, however, making it necessary for Valiant newcomers to get a primer on this surprising partnership.
Though their true debut was in the titular Archer & Armstrong #0, the next big appearance of the two was in Valiant’s “Unity” crossover storyline. Created by Jim Shooter, Bob Layton and Barry Windsor-Smith, these two embodied a lot of the elements that came to define the Valiant Universe. The backstory revealed that Armstrong was actually Aram Anni-Padda, an ageless warrior whose origins were in the ancient Mediterranean. He had two brothers – Gilad and Ivar – with all three of them mysteriously being immortal and having superhuman strength and healing. Gilad used these powers to fight battles and right wrongs throughout history, and his penchant for violent justice saw him labeled as “The Eternal Warrior.” This mentality also drove a wedge between him and his brother Aram, who preferred more peaceful (and many times hedonistic) endeavors. The other sibling became Ivar the Timewalker, having developed the ability to travel through time.
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