Archer & Armstrong Vol 2 8

The Null subtracts reality in two ways: first gradually. Then instantly. I handle the "gradually" part. I was born during the crusades -- they used me to terrorize the Levant, transforming seemingly normal people into cold-blooded killers. From time to time, when the Null wants history nudged in a certain way, I take out... specific targets. Dallas, Sarajevo, Memphis... Ford's Theatre? I go where I'm asked. Wherever there is a seemingly senseless explosion of violence... I am there. For I am nothingness. Projected outward.

-- The Last Enemy

Last Enemy[]

Appearances[]

Featured Characters:

Archer & Armstrong
- Aram "Armstrong" Anni-Padda
- Obadiah "Obie" Archer

Supporting Characters:

Villains:

The Sect
- The Null
  - Elliot Zorn (Dies)
  - The Last Enemy (First appearance)
- The One Percent

Other Characters:

Doctor Gallus (The Null)
Geomancer Scheherazade (Mentioned only)
Gnomes of Zurich (Mentioned only)
Omar Khayyam (Flashback only)
Retrologists (Mentioned only)
- J. Douglas Morrison (Mentioned only)
Rising Spirit (Mentioned only)
Users of Hashish (Mentioned only)
The Vine (Mentioned only)

Locations:

Crusades (Mentioned only)
The Faraway (Mentioned only)
Greenland
- Ittoqqortoormiit
New York City
- Wall Street
Northern Persia
- Alamut

Items:

Armstrong's Satchel
Null-Mind Equation
Zornium (First appearance)

Vehicles:

Credits[]

Writers: Fred Van Lente
Pencilers: Emanuela Lupacchino
Inkers: Guillermo Ortego
Colorists: Matt Milla
Letterers: Dave Lanphear
Cover Artists: Emanuela Lupacchino
Editors: Warren Simons, Josh Johns (assistant), Jody LeHeup (associate)
Editor-in-Chief: Warren Simons

Synopsis[]

1130 A.D.[]

Gilad rescues Omar Khayyum on behalf of the Geomancer, Scheherazade. Gilad approaches Armstrong as they look for an escape.

Now[]

Archer discusses his purpose with Armstrong as they make their way through Greenland alongside Gilad and Kay McHenry.

The Null celebrate the activation of their Null Machine while Armstrong, Gilad et al infiltrate the base. The Last Enemy infiltrates Archers mind via laser. The Last Enemy takes over Archers mind as Archer attacks Kay McHenry and Gilad.

The One Percent are interrupted by Mary-Maria during their meeting and gets them to fund her expedition to The Faraway.

Notes[]

This issue is reprinted in the collected edition Archer & Armstrong: Wrath of the Eternal Warrior.

Quotes[]

The problem, when you come right down to it, sir... is I lack purpose.

-- Archer

The Null subtracts reality in two ways: first gradually. Then instantly. I handle the "gradually" part. I was born during the crusades -- they used me to terrorize the Levant, transforming seemingly normal people into cold-blooded killers. From time to time, when the Null wants history nudged in a certain way, I take out... specific targets. Dallas, Sarajevo, Memphis... Ford's Theatre? I go where I'm asked. Wherever there is a seemingly senseless explosion of violence... I am there. For I am nothingness. Projected outward.

-- The Last Enemy