Archer & Armstrong #0 Cover (1st Appearance of Archer & Armstrong)
Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith (All)
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Archer & Armstrong #0 Published Cover
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DescriptionThis original cover art may not mean much to many, but it means the world to me. I remember Archer & Armstrong and Eternal Warrior by Valiant being the books that stood out to me most when the super hero meta ran it’s course in my weekly readings.The unlikely pair on an adventure with one who’s numb from existence paired with a naive pastors kid who’s just learning about the world inspired my life more than I know. I grew up in the church (my father is a pastor) but went out to adventure the world as soon as I turned 15, meeting and adventuring with unlikely companions forming who I am today. I have to give @barrywindsorsmith a lot of credit for how my life turned out from his story and art in Archer & Armstrong. Now to hold the original art to their first appearance in my hands is nothing short of a dream come true. Gotta Thank God. Today is a Good Day. Social/Sharing |
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C Bailey
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 3/6/2024
Amazing! Classic Valiant history! Huge congrats Carl! 🍻
Carl Choi 
Member Since 2018
Posted on 3/6/2024
C Bailey wrote:
Amazing! Classic Valiant history! Huge congrats Carl! 🍻
Thank you! 🫡
Shahin Chandrasoma
Member Since 2023
1 - Posted on 3/6/2024
What a Grail! Incredible. Huge congrats!
Carl Choi
Member Since 2018
Posted on 3/6/2024
Shahin Chandrasoma wrote:
What a Grail! Incredible. Huge congrats!
Amen Brother!! 🎉🎉
Xatari (Mike Hansen)
Member Since 2019
2 - Posted on 3/6/2024
I remember being a kiddo and hanging out at my local comic shop asking about the latest massive Marvel crossover event. The owners guided me to the rack where Marvel and DC were located then kept moving down the line. "Listen, Kid, if you want to eat bubble gum all day, by all means, stick to your Marvel, but if you want real story telling, let me show you Valiant Comics."
While I never wavered for my love of Marvel, that moment turned me on to a whole new world of comic story-telling. I this era of Valiant, and this is one of the most memorable covers from that time.
Congrats on a great pickup, and happy birthday! Hope you have a great day of celebration ahead!
Carl Choi
Member Since 2018
Posted on 3/6/2024
Xatari (Mike Hansen) wrote:
I remember being a kiddo and hanging out at my local comic shop asking about the latest massive Marvel crossover event. The owners guided me to the rack where Marvel and DC were located then kept moving down the line. "Listen, Kid, if you want to eat bubble gum all day, by all means, stick to your Marvel, but if you want real story telling, let me show you Valiant Comics."
While I never wavered for my love of Marvel, that moment turned me on to a whole new world of comic story-telling. I this era of Valiant, and this is one of the most memorable covers from that time.
Congrats on a great pickup, and happy birthday! Hope you have a great day of celebration ahead!
What a story! I had a similar experience but it was two kids who was in deep conversation pointing at this cover saying how it was one of the best reads they had in a long time.
I picked it off the shelf and was completely blown away. Not to mention how the trademark BWS pulled off what I think was one of his purest creations to date.
Jason D'Ambrosio
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 3/6/2024
Carl- we have spoken about this before. I too am a huge early valiant fan.. and this one was so off the beaten track it made it amazing! So happy you get to own the cover! Congratulations!
Carl Choi
Member Since 2018
Posted on 3/6/2024
Jason D'Ambrosio wrote:
Carl- we have spoken about this before. I too am a huge early valiant fan.. and this one was so off the beaten track it made it amazing! So happy you get to own the cover! Congratulations!
Yes you were one of the first to see it! Glad to have a shared love for such a great title!!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 3/6/2024
How bonkers cool, man! I wasn't a Valiant reader but I remember this image being everywhere. I love how meaningful it is to you...thanks for sharing the backstory!
Carl Choi
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 3/6/2024
Eranga Devasurendra wrote:
How bonkers cool, man! I wasn't a Valiant reader but I remember this image being everywhere. I love how meaningful it is to you...thanks for sharing the backstory!
Pisces Power!!! 💥💥💥
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/6/2024
True nostalgia is tough to beat. A&A easily the most fun of those great early Valiant titles. Congrats, Carl!
Carl Choi
Member Since 2018
Posted on 3/6/2024
Felix Lu wrote:
True nostalgia is tough to beat. A&A easily the most fun of those great early Valiant titles. Congrats, Carl!
It's definitely been a lengthy journey for me to finally start pulling the trigger on these nostalgic pieces. Thanks for being a big part of my collecting adventure Felix!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 3/6/2024
HUGE congrats, my friend! This stuff made such an impact on us in our formative years and to grab such an personally influential piece from the time? Can't be beat. Oh, and it's BWS :) So clearly his work when you see it. I'm not familiar with the book or story, but doesn't mean I can't appreciate some great lookin' OA, and obviously in the right home.
Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 3/6/2024
Great back story Carl. It's a fantastic and memorable work!!
Carl Choi
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 3/6/2024
Rob Pistella wrote:
Great back story Carl. It's a fantastic and memorable work!!
Thanks and it's been great getting to know you Rob!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/6/2024
#0 issue is the first issue of the series and this BWS image is ingrained in price guides and in the minds of those with long boxes of them! It's a good thing that it's a great image by BWS. Exciting times for comics and Valiant's success showed the strength of the market.
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 3/6/2024
Big congrats, bud! Instantly recognizable cover image.
Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 3/7/2024
I'm just gonna imagine that Carl battled Dinosaurs in the Lost Land with his unlikely companions. Don't try to dissuade me.
Carl Choi
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 3/7/2024
Derek Crabbe wrote:
I'm just gonna imagine that Carl battled Dinosaurs in the Lost Land with his unlikely companions. Don't try to dissuade me.
🥷🔪🦖🦕🌳
Gilad Anni-Padda
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 3/7/2024
Holy 🐄! That's a peach of original art. Congratulations
michael Avila
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/7/2024
My favorite of the original Valiant titles -- congratulations on this great cover pickup!
Carl Choi
Member Since 2018
Posted on 3/7/2024
michael Avila wrote:
My favorite of the original Valiant titles -- congratulations on this great cover pickup!
You got great taste!!!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/7/2024
So many great artists in the history of the medium, but few are true Masters. Congrats on adding not only a wonderful artistic example, but one that has such deep personal meaning.
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 3/7/2024
Another proof of the power of this medium! Thanks for sharing the story... and the art... well... BWS!!!
Rob R
Member Since 2019
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 3/7/2024
Incredible work by BWS and a phenomenal story to go with it. This piece couldn't be in a better collection.
Dinesh Shamdasani
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/7/2024
An absolute beast of a cover. Huge congrats!!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 3/11/2024
congrats again on this historic edition bud! today (or that day) was indeed a good day (ice cube starts playing in my head immediately anytime that phrase is used lol)
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/23/2024
Wow! Fabulous cover to Barry Windsor-Smith's Archer & Armstrong! A splendid example of the incredible linework BWS is famous for! BWS had a lot of fun with this book, it's too bad it never quite caught on. But it was great while it lasted. I loved BWS's work on the title and enjoyed reading it. I'm glad you enjoyed it as well. Very cool that you've picked up this stunning cover art to the very first issue! Congrats!
Chaykin Dude
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/12/2025
A&A! My favourite Valiant title! Not only did it have that great, tight storytelling that was a hallmark of Valiant, not only did it have amazing art by BWS, it was just plain, laugh out loud funny. I always had a smile on my face every time I put down an issue. Congrats on owning such a great piece of Valiant history!
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