ARCHER & ARMSTRONG FOREVER #2 by STEVE FOXE and MARCIO FIORITO (Valiant Entertainment)

Welcome to an all new edition of Parlay Points, the complementary comic book blog to the ODPH podcast! On this edition, we’re checking out the latest adventures of Valiant Entertainment’s best friends after their strong return to the LCS last month. ARCHER & ARMSTRONG FOREVER #2 by STEVE FOXE, MARCIO FIORITO, ALEX GUIMARAES, and HASSAN OTSMANE-ELHAOU continues the pair’s quest to find a way to save Armstrong after the events of last issue. Let’s not delay anymore and see how this iconic duo’s wild adventure picks up steam, shall we?

ARCHER & ARMSTRONG FOREVER #2 - On Sale June 8th
Written by STEVE FOXE
**Art by** MARCIO FIORITO
**Colors by** ALEX GUIMARAES
**Letters by** HASSAN OTSMANE-ELHAOU
**Cover A by** BERNARD CHANG
**Cover B by** CHRIS WILDGOOSE
**Pre-order Cover by** RO STEIN/TED BRANDT
Credit: Valiant Entertainment

*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

Side note: Nobody does a recap page like Valiant Entertainment. Huge fan of their quick recaps.

Last Issue, Armstrong suffered an injury from an attack that our favorite immortal wasn’t healing from. Seeing that this might be the end of the road, Archer, the skilled peaceful weapon who is Armstrong’s best friend, is desperately trying to solve this mystery. Archer has made a list of possible resources to find Armstrong immorality. Their first outing goes as well….as you would think. The rest of the issue keeps the pair on saga after saga checking off the list.

Will the pair find success? That’s the question being asked. There’s also forces working against them (per last issue) that are following them along the way. How does this factor into Archer’s plans? Can Armstrong survive with what his bestie has planned? It’s such a fun read that trust me, breaking it down any further would take away all the excitement.

What an absolutely fun issue. Foxe delivers on bringing the laughs and action within this issue. Being the optimist, Archer trying to save his friend at all costs. His upbeat demeanor is only matched by Armstrong’s “whatever’ attitude. It’s a great blend of personalities that gives this book such good moments. The moments on Archer’s list are entertaining to say the least. It is never a dull moment with this pair. Readers will have much to enjoy within these pages.

Fiorito does a great job making each stop on Archer’s list stand out and feel different. The Australia stop had me actually laugh out loud when I read the panel. Another solid showing of Archer’s fighting skills in this issue as well. It’s a nice touch when the description is added to explain what he’s doing when it’s a noteworthy move/strike. Armstrong’s reactions to this chase is another strong point of the issue. Nice set-up for next issue with the final panel shot.

Overall, Valiant’s best friends continue their return with an exciting adventure that locks in readers from the opening page. Foxe plays up to the pair’s “odd couple” strengths with the writing while Fiorito creates some memorable moments while equalizing the funny and the fighting. There is no reason this book shouldn’t be in your pull list each month. None. Make sure to get your copy at the local comic shops this week.

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ARCHER AND ARMSTRONG FOREVER #2 (VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT)

Ken M