Archer & Armstrong (2012) books in order

Archer & Armstrong (2012) is a Valiant Comics series by Fred Van Lente about a sheltered young martial artist teaming up with an immortal adventurer.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Archer & Armstrong, Vol. 1: The Michelangelo Code 2013 Fred Van Lente N/A
2 Archer & Armstrong, Volume 1 2013 Fred Van Lente Buy
3 Archer & Armstrong, Vol. 2: Wrath of the Eternal Warrior 2013 Fred Van Lente N/A
4 Archer & Armstrong, Volume 2 2013 Fred Van Lente Buy
5 Archer & Armstrong, Vol. 3: Far, Faraway 2013 Fred Van Lente N/A
6 Archer & Armstrong, Volume 3 2013 Fred Van Lente Buy
7 Archer & Armstrong, Vol. 4: Sect Civil War 2014 Fred Van Lente N/A
8 Archer & Armstrong, Volume 4 2014 Fred Van Lente Buy
9 Archer & Armstrong, Volume 5 2014 Fred Van Lente Buy
10 Archer & Armstrong, Vol. 6: American Wasteland 2014 Fred Van Lente N/A
11 Archer & Armstrong, Volume 6 2014 Fred Van Lente Buy
12 Archer & Armstrong, Volume 7 2015 Fred Van Lente Buy

Archer & Armstrong was one of the flagship titles of Valiant’s 2012 relaunch. Fred Van Lente’s run follows Obadiah Archer, a young man raised by a cult, and Aram Anni-Padda, a ten-thousand-year-old immortal who prefers drinking and partying to heroism. Together they uncover conspiracies involving secret societies throughout history. The series ran for 25 issues and was collected in seven trade paperbacks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Archer & Armstrong (2012) series?

There are 12 books in the Archer & Armstrong (2012) series, published between 2013 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Archer & Armstrong (2012) series?

The first book in the Archer & Armstrong (2012) series is Archer & Armstrong, Vol. 1: The Michelangelo Code, published in 2013.

Do I need to read the original 1990s Archer & Armstrong to enjoy the 2012 series?

No, the 2012 series is a complete reboot. Fred Van Lente’s version starts fresh with new origins for both characters while keeping the core odd-couple dynamic.

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