2.239 (604) Archer and Armstrong (2012) #2 ...

You know how some comics when you first heard about it or even glance upon the cover you didn't think much of it? Until somehow, some day, when you happen to be so bored and your fingers itch to turn the covers on some comic that you never tried and you find yourself addicted? This is that title for me. Once I read issue 1, I had to go get the TPB and from that onwards until the big 25, I followed this title

And in issue 2, we see that the fun and mayhem from issue 1 continues unabated

But firstly, artist Clayton Henry who is never on my to-read list delivers up an awesome job and going forward, if he ever does anything, I know I would give his works at least a one-issue trial

Anyway, all you need to know is that Archer is a young teenager who was raised in a cult like compound. Unfortunately he and all his fellow youthful troopers have been lied to by their leaders. The cult's intention is to seize upon some almost mystical like items that supposedly when joined together can grant immense power to them so that they can control the world and its destinies or some such nonsense which however as the pages are turned seemed to be the truth and that item actually has that ability

And that very item is linked to Armstrong and his brothers who ... as we will find out are near immortals having lived the centuries and though may be hurt are near impossible to kill

So in issue 2, Archer has to make a hard decision to believe what he is seeing happening in front of him or believe his so-called parents. However, this is not all about a teenage rebellion. Nope. We have lots n lots n lots of action with them busting each other and then busting their captors. After that, there is a quick jaunt to certain places in Europe where more head-busting ensues

So all in all a very fast paced action issue that manages to squeeze in humour and characterization. Awesome!

Ratings: 8/10