Archer & Armstrong Vol 1 22

I'm not naive. I learned about evil from my parents. Compared to them, you're an amateur!

-- Archer

The Darque at the Top of the Stairs[]

Appearances[]

Featured Characters:

Archer & Armstrong
- Aram "Armstrong" Anni-Padda
- Obadiah "Obie" Archer ("The Last Survivor of Ladakh")

Supporting Characters:

Villains:

Master Darque ("Pinky" / "Kinky" / "Stinky")
- Zombies
  - Dr. Destructo (pro wrestler) (Single appearance)}
  - Jawbreaker (pro wrestler) (Single appearance)}
  - Mister Twister (pro wrestler) (Single appearance)}
  - Rabid Dog (pro wrestler) (Single appearance)}
Udo (Pamela's ex-husband)

Other Characters:

Archer's Master (Flashback only)
Aerosmith (Mentioned only)
- Steven Tyler (Mentioned only)
Gaspar (Darque's zombie servant)
Unnamed guard at the city morgue (Only appearance; dies)
Unnamed stewardess

Locations:

California
- Los Angeles
  - Benedict Canyon
    - Pam's place
Louisiana
- Dupuis Parrish Morgue
- New Orleans
  - Darque's Mansion
  - French Quarter
    - Cafe Du Monde
Tibet
- Ladakh (Flashback only)

Items:

Vehicles:

Credits[]

Writers: Mike Baron
Pencilers: Mike Vosburg, Paul Hewitt (art assistant)
Inkers: Mike Vosburg, Paul Hewitt (art assistant)
Colorists: CJ
Letterers: Bethanne Niedz
Cover Artists: Mike Vosburg, CJ
Editors: Kevin VanHook
Editor-in-Chief: Bob Layton

Synopsis[]

While Archer is trapped in Master Darques dungeon, Armstrong fights Pamela Trices ex-husband. After Pamela stops the fight, with a shotgun, Jack Boniface calls to ask him to help Archer. Armstrong hurries to New Orleans.

Archer asks a mysterious woman for help, which she refuses, leaving him trapped.

Armstrong meets Jack Boniface and the pair travel together.

Master Darque and his his sister discuss the imprisoned Archer. As he prepares for the ritual, Darque asks Gaspar to prepare an army for Armstrongs arrival.

Armstrong jumps in to rescue Archer as Master Darque prepares to sacrifice him. After Sandria Darque sabotages Master Darques ritual, Archer and Armstrong gain the upper hand. Master Darque escapes from the mansion. Sandria tells Archer and Armstrong to leave.

After speaking with Shadowman one final time, the pair board a plane to return home.

Notes[]

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Quotes[]

I couldn't help but overhear. Iss der classic terror/seduction dichotomy.

-- Rita Gluck

I am Dr. Rita Gluck, za zex serapist. Undt you are? -- How can I help you, Mr. Armstrong?

-- Rita Gluck

Tsk-tsk! Zuch hostility! You obviously in deep denial...

-- Rita Gluck

I knew Pinky when he was runnin' three-card Monte on the levee. I knew he became a major pest. But this? I don't get it. How come he didn't crush you like a bug?

-- Armstrong

I'm not naive. I learned about evil from my parents. Compared to them, you're an amateur!

-- Archer

I'm not the last! How do you think I found out what you did? You're incompetent as well as stupid!