A&A: The Adventures of Archer & Armstrong Vol 1 6

## Solicitation

ALL-NEW ARC! ALL-NEW JUMPING-ON POINT! Archer and Armstrong and Davey the Mackerel are joining the circus for “NEXT STOP CLOWNTOWN”!

Archer and Armstrong are on the hunt for Armstrong’s long-lost wife, and the clues have put them on the trail of America’s craziest traveling circus! But it’s not just clowns, carnies, and strongmen lurking under the big top… When the world’s premier adventure duo discover dozens of mutated Armstrong doppelgängers secretly running the show, all heck is bound to break loose! And it’s only going to get worse when Davey the Mackerel returns with a shocking new set of secrets about Armstrong’s bottomless satchel…and what else might be soon plotting its escape!

Mad science meets the midway when red-hot writer Rafer Roberts (Plastic Farm) and Eisner Award-nominated artist Mike Norton (Revival) toss Archer & Armstrong into the wildest show on Earth with a perfect new jumping-on point in “NEXT STOP CLOWNTOWN”!

## Next Stop: Clowntown!

### Appearances

**Featured Characters:**

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

**Supporting Characters:**

* Mary-Maria / Sister Superior
* Melissa ***(Barkeeper)***
* Sisters of Perpetual Darkness
	+ Sister Britney
	+ Sister Kaylee ***(Mentioned only)***
	+ Sister Miley ***(Mentioned only)***
	+ Sister Pippa ***(Mentioned only)***
	+ Sister Sharpay ***(Mentioned only)***

**Villains:**

* Council of Elders ***(First appearance)***
* Nauka Traveling Circus ***(First appearance)***
	+ Boris the Strong ***(First appearance)***
	+ Demitri ***(First appearance)***
	+ Helga the Horse Dancer
	+ Gub Gub ***(Mentioned only)*** ***(Only appears on cover)***
	+ Ivan the Talking Bear ***(First appearance)***
	+ Leopold the Lion Whisperer ***(First appearance)***
	+ Ringmaster ***(First appearance)***
	+ Scientists of the Revolution / Crack Brigade of the World Proletariat ***(Mad scientists)***
	+ Svetlana the Contortionist ***(First appearance)***
	+ Tatiana ***(First appearance)***
	+ The Comical Clowns of Chernyakhovski
	+ The Flying Gorkys

**Other Characters:**

* Clowns
* Faith ***(Mentioned only)***
* Guy Fieri ***(Mentioned only)***
* Hellfrog ***(Vision)***
* Jaunty ***(Vision)***
* Karl Marx ***(Portrait)***
* *Legion of Armstrongs From Multiple Earths* ***(Mentioned only)***
* The Sect ***(Mentioned only)***
	+ Black Bloc ***(Cameo)***
	+ Gnomes of Zürich ***(Cameo)***
	+ Illuminated Ones ***(Cameo)***
	+ The Loan Sharks ***(Cameo)***
	+ The One Percent ***(Cameo)***
* Vladimir Lenin ***(Portrait)***

**Locations:**

* New York City
	+ Sows and Cows
* Pennsylvania
	+ Podunk
		- The Happy Dog Diner
* Spain
	+ Barcelona
		- Sagrada Familia

**Items:**

* Akashic Records ***(Mentioned only)***
* Armstrong's Satchel
* Socialist Propaganda
* Tranquilizer Rifles
* Vodka

**Vehicles:**

* D&G bus ***(Dulche & Gerberna)***
* Horses
* Lions
* Red convertible
* Science bus
* Tigers

### Credits

* **Writers:** Rafer Roberts
* **Pencilers:** Mike Norton
* **Inkers:** Mike Norton
* **Colorists:** Allen Passalaqua
* **Letterers:** Dave Sharpe
* **Cover Artists**: David Lafuente & Brian Reber (A), Kano (B), Darick Robertson (C), Pere Perez (CGC), Rafer Roberts (1:10), Diego Latorre (1:20)
* **Editors:** Danny Khazem
* **Editor-in-Chief:** Warren Simons

### Synopsis

Archer and Armstrong are in Podunk, Pennsylvania. Armstrong phones Melissa. The pair are followed by members of Nauka Traveling Circus. As the members of the circus introduce themselves to Armstrong, they ask for his help. Armstrong agrees to help.

Archer and Armstrong watch the circus performance. As Armstrong walks out, Ivan and the scientists of the revolution rush out to intercept him. Archer and Armstong fight the scientists.

Mary-Maria is questioned by The Sisters of Perpetual Darkness elders. As they leave, Mary-Maria tells Sister Britney to assemble her sisters as the elders are planning on killing them.

## Davey and the Bagmaker's Apprentice, Part 1

### Appearances

**Featured Characters:**

* Davey the Mackerel

**Supporting Characters:**

* "Warlock"

**Villains:**

* Oliver Dumpbucket / Doom Bouquet

**Other Characters:**

* Green Goblins
* Trent

**Locations:**

* New York City
	+ Dulche & Gerberna offices

**Items:**

* Armstrong's Satchel
* Magic Bags

**Vehicles:**

### Credits

* **Writers:** Rafer Roberts
* **Pencilers:** David Lafuente
* **Inkers:** David Lafuente
* **Colorists:** Brian Reber
* **Letterers:** Dave Sharpe
* **Editors:** Danny Khazem

### Synopsis

Davey the Mackerel tags along with Oliver Dumpbucket as they set up regular lives. Oliver ends up working at Dulche & Gerberna.

## Notes

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## Quotes

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## Gallery

### Cover Art

**Cover A** *by David Lafuente & Brian Reber***Cover B** *by Kano***Cover C** *by Darick Robertson***CGC Replica Cover** *by Pere Perez***1:10 Retailer Incentive Cover** *by Rafer Roberts***1:20 Retailer Incentive Cover** *by Diego Latorre*
### Textless Cover Art

**1:10 Retailer Incentive Cover Textless (Inks)** *by Rafer Roberts***1:20 Retailer Incentive Cover Textless** *by Diego Latorre*

## Related

* Archer & Armstrong
	+ *Archer & Armstrong* (Volume 1)
	+ *Eternal Warriors* (Volume 1)
	+ *Archer & Armstrong* (Volume 2)
	+ *The Delinquents* (Volume 1)
	+ *A&A: The Adventures of Archer & Armstrong* (Volume 1)
	+ *Armstrong and the Vault of Spirits* #1
	+ *Archer & Armstrong Forever* (Volume 1)

## References

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## External links

* Archer & Armstrong at Wikipedia.org
* Archer & Armstrong at TV Tropes