Who Is Archer? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Archer is a Valiant/Acclaim comic book character, the alter ego of Obadiah Archer, with over 200 comic issue appearances. Obadiah Archer was raised and sheltered from the world and trained his entire life to kill "He who is not to be named" who happens to be Armstrong. Now, the two travel the world to solve mysteries and take down secret societies. He is a Psiot with the ability of perception and a skilled martial artist.

Who is Archer?

Origin Valiant Universe (VH1) - Pre-Unity Obadiah Archer, a child from Kansas , is almost killed when he is tied up in a burning house by his preacher parents after discovering them molesting children. With death imminent, Obadiah promises God he will bring his parents to justice, and breaks free, but passes out from the smoke. After a near death experience, he wakes in a hospital bed, however fearing his parents, he flees the country. Arriving at a Buddhist monastery in the Himalayas , Archer discovers he has abilities, allowing him to master martial arts and the use of weapons. After years of training, Archer returns to the States to exact justice on his parents, but discovers they are already imprisoned. Wandering the streets hopelessly, he meets a man named Armstrong . Valiant Entertainment (2012) With Valiant 's relaunch in 2012, Archer was trained as a child assassin by his preacher / politician parents out of a theme park in Kansas. Along with several other children, Archer was adopted, but his true origin is unknown to him.

Key facts

Archer is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Lifelines Part 1: Revival". The character is published by Valiant/Acclaim. With 200 recorded issue appearances, Archer ranks among the most featured characters in comics.