Straight Forward Reviews : Archer and Armstrong # 17

The Sect Civil War comes to a surprising turn of events and what looks to be the start of a new story arc.

Writer - Fred Van Lente

Artist - Khari Evans with ChrisCross

Publisher - Valiant

Review by Jeremias de Leon

Story

Archer and Armstrong continue on their plan to unite the Sect. As they get closer to their goal a lot of things get in their way from soldiers of the different factions to old friends.

As the events play out in the tomb where the Sect believes the Wheel of Aten is, there are reveals, plans that get foiled and turns of events that happen to change things even with all the obstacles in Archer and Armstrong's way.

Much like Unity there isn't much more that can be said without spoiling the issue and it would be a shame to spoil it for those who haven't read it yet.

Art

The art in this issue is pretty gritty. It has plenty of action and not fantasy action but realistic hard hitting action. Things get bloody, and it is done really well. There is a feeling that people are getting hurt and that bodies, and the environment, are getting damaged.

Verdict

This issue is fantastic. There was lots of laugh and smart dialog. The arc ended in a brilliant way that left the reader wanting more, and the next arc looks like it's going to get pretty epic. I give this issue a 9.5 out of 10.

Straight Forward Reviews : Archer and Armstrong # 16

The Sect Civil War rages on in the latest issue of Archer and Armstrong.

Writer - Fred Van Lente

Artist - Khari Evans with ChrisCross

Publisher - Valiant

Review by Jeremias de Leon

Story

Archer and Armstrong are back together as a team again as they look to end the Sect Civil War. There's only one thing that can end the war and there's only one man who knows where it is, and that man is constantly drunk.

Archer hatches a plan on what to do with it and the other sect factions are either still fighting or hatching their own plans. We also see where Mary Maria has been. Seems things aren't quite completely fine for her. Without trying to spoil anything it also looks like she may be important in this story arc.

The dialog in this issue is still written quite well and as always manages to at the very least get some chuckles if not some genuine laughs.

Art

The art has a fantastic sense of motion throughout the comic. Whether characters are running or fighting
the motion looks fluid. Something I've been mentioning for forever with this series. It seems every artist that works on this series understands action very well.

Verdict

This issue has a sense of adventure, some comedy, great action and even some social commentary. So it should appeal to a wide variety of people. I still really enjoy this series but something about this issue despite the reveals about Mary Maria and the awesome action doesn't have me as invested as before. This book is still extremely enjoyable however. For it's great dialog and awesome action I'll still give it an 8.5 out of 10.

Preview: ARCHER & ARMSTRONG # 16

SECT CIVIL WAR vs. the All-Seeing Eyes of ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #16!

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Archer & Armstrong #16 by New York Times best-selling writer Fred Van Lente and Harvey Award-nominated artist Khari Evans! Sect Civil War continues! It's a showdown on the lowdown as Archer & Armstrong regroup to capture an ancient weapon forged way back in mummy times before it falls into the hands of…well, just about every scary group of secret conspirators history has ever known.

The multiple Sects that secretly govern our world have stepped out of the shadows and right into each others' faces! Now the newly reunited Archer and Armstrong (for now) must stand tall in this conspiracy free-for-all and find a way to not only survive, but save the world in the process (again)!

The illuminated banksters of One Percent! The masonic brothers of the Master Builders! The consecrated murder nuns of the Sisters of Perpetual Darkness! The anonymous anarchists of the Black Bloc! And more! The secret factions of Sect Civil War steamroll into their biggest battle yet right here on December 11th, only in Archer & Armstrong #16 – in stores the same day as Unity #2!

For more information on Archer & Armstrong and the rest of the Valiant Universe, visit Valiant on Facebook, on Twitter, and at ValiantUniverse.com. 

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ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #16 (SECT CIVIL WAR)

Written by FRED VAN LENTE

Art by KHARI EVANS with CHRISCROSS

Cover by CLAYTON HENRY (OCT131348)

Variant Cover by MICHAEL WALSH (OCT131349)

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE 12/11/13

Preview: ARCHER & ARMSTRONG # 14 (Sect Civil War Part 1)

First Look: ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #14 and the Unholy Origins of SECT CIVIL WAR!

 

This October, the mad, mad, mad Archer & Armstrong event of the year goes all the way back to mummy times to reveal the history mystery behind the conflict that's coming – yes, folks, it's the unholy origin tale of the conspiracy behind Sect Civil War! 

 

Valiant is proud to present the first look inside Archer & Armstrong #14 – the FIRST ISSUE of Sect Civil War, an all-new, four-issue mini-event from New York Times best-selling writer Fred Van Lente(Amazing Spider-Man, Marvel Zombies) and Harvey Award nominee Khari Evans (Harbinger)!

 

For centuries, the cloak-and-dagger coalition of conspiracies collectively known as The Sect has worked together to bring silent oppression and undercover tyranny to a world that thought it was free. But, now after centuries of profit sharing and uneasy alliances, the factions of The Sect are about to erupt into open conflict…and the only men that can end the insanity are Archer & Armstrong! Too bad they’re fighting for different sides! Why? How? And will either survive?

 

But before the Sect Civil War tears the modern day to shreds, journey back to 1300 B.C. to witness the birth of all Sects past and present… the founding of the greatest conspiracy ever known to man… and why Armstrong might just be to blame for it all!

 

Immortal adventurers! Power-crazed pharaohs! Globe-trotting intrigue! Non-stop backstabbing! Beer! Nope, it wasn't ancient aliens that brought down the kingdom of Egypt – blame it all on Sect Civil War 

when Archer & Armstrong #14 cannonball-runs its way into stores on October 9th!

For more information on Sect Civil War and the rest of the Valiant Universe, visit Valiant on Facebook, on Twitter and at ValiantUniverse.com.

 

ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #14 (SECT CIVIL WAR – PART ONE)

Written by FRED VAN LENTE

Art & Cover by KHARI EVANS (AUG131475)

Pullbox Exclusive Variant by MICHAEL WALSH (AUG131476)

Level Two Valiant 8-Bit Cover by DONOVAN SANTIAGO (AUG131477)

Variant Cover by TOM FOWLER (AUG131478)

ON SALE 10/9/13 (FOC – 9/16/13)

Comic News: Things Heat Up in Sect Civil War For Archer & Armstrong

VAN LENTE and EVANS Declare SECT CIVIL WAR – A Four-Part Event Beginning in ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #14!

 

It's a mad, mad, mad, mad Archer & Armstrong event!

 

Valiant is proud to announce Sect Civil War – an all-new four part event pitching each of the world's most deadly conspiracies into a globe-spanning power struggle...and Archer & Armstrong along with them! Beginning this October, New York Times best-selling writer Fred Van Lente and Harvey Award nominee Khari Evans begin the knockdown, drag-out A&A storyline of the year with an all-new jumping-on point in Archer & Armstrong #14 – and no conspirator will escape unscathed!

 

For centuries, the cloak-and-dagger coalition of conspiracies collectively known as The Sect has worked together to bring silent oppression and undercover tyranny to a world that thought it was free. But, now after centuries of profit sharing and uneasy alliances, the factions of The Sect are about to erupt into open conflict…and the only men that can end the insanity are Archer & Armstrong! Too bad they're fighting for different sides! Why? How? And will either survive? 

 

"Suffice to say something happens that puts Archer and Armstrong against each other to the point where you might even be able to re-title the book Archer Versus Armstrong," Van Lente told Comic Book Resources. "Unfortunately, I can't really reveal more than that, but it's something that's been building for a while and will explode rather messily…"

   

 

Featuring a standard cover by new series artist Khari Evans, also look for a series of special Sect Civil War shelf covers by Michael Walsh (The X-Files, Comeback), beginning with the Archer & Armstrong #14 Pullbox Exclusive Variant – available exclusively to comic shop subscribers who pre-order with their local retailer.

 

The One Percent. The Black Block. The Master Builders. The Sisters of Perpetual Darkness. Every enemy. Against each other. From Ancient Egypt to modern day Wall Street, get ready to run a history-tripping, continent-spanning rat race that will pit villain against villain, Sect against Sect – and Archer against Armstrong!

In the end, only one can emerge victorious... Place your bets when Sect Civil War begins on October 9th in Archer & Armstrong #14!

For more information on Sect Civil War and the rest of the Valiant Universe, visit Valiant on Facebook, on Twitter and at ValiantUniverse.com.

 

ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #14 (SECT CIVIL WAR – PART ONE)

Written by FRED VAN LENTE

Art & Cover by KHARI EVANS

Pullbox Exclusive Variant by MICHAEL WALSH

Level Two Valiant 8-Bit Cover by DONOVAN SANTIAGO

Variant Cover by TOM FOWLER

ON SALE 10/9/13 (FOC - 9/16/13)