A&A return!!!!! yay

Aomalle27 · Post by **Aomalle27** » Sun May 03, 2015 10:52 pm

Dino posted on twitter that our fave odd couple are returning ( it was a tease, no detailed info on when) but Im super psyched. Obie and Aram return ( without Q&W; double yay!)

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Mon May 04, 2015 3:55 am

I took the ad as a confirmation. I am hoping, really, really hoping, the FVL is the writer.

Phoenix8008 · Post by **Phoenix8008** » Mon May 04, 2015 7:11 am

Now if only they would bring this series (and Harbinger!) back starting from issue #26 instead of rebooting to another #1! I know there's almost no chance of this happening, but it would be an awesome move in my book. Couldn't they at least try it once and see how much in sales the first issue back receives without being a #1?

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Mon May 04, 2015 7:16 am

Phoenix8008 wrote:Now if only they would bring this series (and Harbinger!) back starting from issue #26 instead of rebooting to another #1! I know there's almost no chance of this happening, but it would be an awesome move in my book. Couldn't they at least try it once and see how much in sales the first issue back receives without being a #1?

Honestly, the #1 relaunch is less of an issue for me than the myriad mini-series that VEI were launching last year. I am okay with a new volume, but get that it does bother others. Arguably Harbinger: Omegas could have been part of the Harbinger series.

What is more important for me is that the 'right' creative team is on this, with sensibilities that fit well to the duo and established mythos.

Phoenix8008 · Post by **Phoenix8008** » Mon May 04, 2015 7:21 am

leonmallett wrote:
Phoenix8008 wrote:Now if only they would bring this series (and Harbinger!) back starting from issue #26 instead of rebooting to another #1! I know there's almost no chance of this happening, but it would be an awesome move in my book. Couldn't they at least try it once and see how much in sales the first issue back receives without being a #1?
Honestly, the #1 relaunch is less of an issue for me than the myriad mini-series that VEI were launching last year. I am okay with a new volume, but get that it does bother others. Arguably Harbinger: Omegas could have been part of the Harbinger series.

What is more important for me is that the 'right' creative team is on this, with sensibilities that fit well to the duo and established mythos.

So, to translate: "The writer better be FVL.", correct?

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Mon May 04, 2015 7:29 am

Phoenix8008 wrote:
leonmallett wrote:
Phoenix8008 wrote:Now if only they would bring this series (and Harbinger!) back starting from issue #26 instead of rebooting to another #1! I know there's almost no chance of this happening, but it would be an awesome move in my book. Couldn't they at least try it once and see how much in sales the first issue back receives without being a #1?
Honestly, the #1 relaunch is less of an issue for me than the myriad mini-series that VEI were launching last year. I am okay with a new volume, but get that it does bother others. Arguably Harbinger: Omegas could have been part of the Harbinger series.

What is more important for me is that the 'right' creative team is on this, with sensibilities that fit well to the duo and established mythos.
So, to translate: "The writer better be FVL.", correct?

I hope so!

There are others who could undoubtedly do a creditable job, so he isn't the only option, but certainly my preference!

erwinrafael · Post by **erwinrafael** » Mon May 04, 2015 8:35 am

leonmallett wrote:
Phoenix8008 wrote:
leonmallett wrote:
Phoenix8008 wrote:Now if only they would bring this series (and Harbinger!) back starting from issue #26 instead of rebooting to another #1! I know there's almost no chance of this happening, but it would be an awesome move in my book. Couldn't they at least try it once and see how much in sales the first issue back receives without being a #1?
Honestly, the #1 relaunch is less of an issue for me than the myriad mini-series that VEI were launching last year. I am okay with a new volume, but get that it does bother others. Arguably Harbinger: Omegas could have been part of the Harbinger series.

What is more important for me is that the 'right' creative team is on this, with sensibilities that fit well to the duo and established mythos.
So, to translate: "The writer better be FVL.", correct?
I hope so!

There are others who could undoubtedly do a creditable job, so he isn't the only option, but certainly my preference!

Right now, the only writer who I think can match the spirit of what FVL did is... Peter David. Humor, heart, creative thinking, world building and actually doing research for his books.

If Joe Kelly could go back to comic book writing I think he can pull it off too.

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Mon May 04, 2015 8:55 am

Phoenix8008 wrote:Now if only they would bring this series (and Harbinger!) back starting from issue #26 instead of rebooting to another #1!

I'd like that too, but I'm just happy to get the ongoings back.

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Mon May 04, 2015 9:33 am

Tim wrote:
Phoenix8008 wrote:Now if only they would bring this series (and Harbinger!) back starting from issue #26 instead of rebooting to another #1!
I'd like that too, but I'm just happy to get the ongoings back.

lorddunlow · Post by **lorddunlow** » Mon May 04, 2015 9:57 am

Tim wrote:
Phoenix8008 wrote:Now if only they would bring this series (and Harbinger!) back starting from issue #26 instead of rebooting to another #1!
I'd like that too, but I'm just happy to get the ongoings back.

+1

erwinrafael · Post by **erwinrafael** » Mon May 04, 2015 10:46 am

Better renumber to boost sales than to ask readers to buy a retailer exclusive to push new product.

BugsySig · Post by **BugsySig** » Mon May 04, 2015 11:01 am

lorddunlow wrote:
Tim wrote:
Phoenix8008 wrote:Now if only they would bring this series (and Harbinger!) back starting from issue #26 instead of rebooting to another #1!
I'd like that too, but I'm just happy to get the ongoings back.
+1

+1

Besides, with the added press of the movie deal, a new #1 to entice new readers to jump on makes a lot of sense.

erwinrafael wrote:Better renumber to boost sales than to ask readers to buy a retailer exclusive to push new product.

OFT

IMJ · Post by **IMJ** » Mon May 04, 2015 11:15 am

If they pick it up again at the regular numbering, I'll buy it. If it's a relaunch, then I'm out.

BugsySig · Post by **BugsySig** » Mon May 04, 2015 11:22 am

IMJ wrote:If they pick it up again at the regular numbering, I'll buy it. If it's a relaunch, then I'm out.

That seems very narrow minded. New #1s are a fact of the comic business these days. You're willing to miss out on possibly a good or great book because of the number on the front?

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Mon May 04, 2015 11:22 am

BugsySig wrote:
erwinrafael wrote:Better renumber to boost sales than to ask readers to buy a retailer exclusive to push new product.
OFT

Indeed.

jeremycoe · Post by **jeremycoe** » Mon May 04, 2015 11:55 am

IMJ wrote:If they pick it up again at the regular numbering, I'll buy it. If it's a relaunch, then I'm out.

You really expect them to continue the numbering after probably a year without any Archer & Armstrong releases? If you need a petty excuse not to pick up the book I guess you've found it.

kjjohanson · Post by **kjjohanson** » Mon May 04, 2015 1:12 pm

BugsySig wrote:
IMJ wrote:If they pick it up again at the regular numbering, I'll buy it. If it's a relaunch, then I'm out.
That seems very narrow minded. New #1s are a fact of the comic business these days. You're willing to miss out on possibly a good or great book because of the number on the front?

People are weird.

I'd love to see FVL return to the series *if* he has a new batch of ideas he wants to try out with the characters. But I got the feeling that he had a story that he wanted to tell, and he told it, and now he's exploring other things. My hunch is that Ray Fawkes will be the new writer, since he wrote the 1%, and that seemed to be setup for a new direction. I wasn't thrilled with the one shot, but would give him s chance, but I hope he does his own thing. Asmus's Q&W shows what happens when you try to emulate what others doc with characters before you rather than breaking new ground.

betterthanezra · Post by **betterthanezra** » Mon May 04, 2015 2:37 pm

Looking at what the ValiantNext has accomplished it would only make sense to start again at #1

-Brian

Brapbrap · Post by **Brapbrap** » Mon May 04, 2015 4:18 pm

there is no reason to release it as #26 except to please a very small niche

if they want it to sell they will launch a new #1

Paul Nolan · Post by **Paul Nolan** » Mon May 04, 2015 4:27 pm

IMJ wrote:If they pick it up again at the regular numbering, I'll buy it. If it's a relaunch, then I'm out.

how about if they followed the BPRD model and had a 'fresh' number on the cover with "## in a series" on the inside?

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Mon May 04, 2015 4:52 pm

Paul Nolan wrote:
IMJ wrote:If they pick it up again at the regular numbering, I'll buy it. If it's a relaunch, then I'm out.
how about if they followed the BPRD model and had a 'fresh' number on the cover with "## in a series" on the inside?

Or like Marvel titles did in the early 2000's (and I think at least Superboy for DC) and just have two numbers on the cover?

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Mon May 04, 2015 5:29 pm

coolness

kjjohanson · Post by **kjjohanson** » Mon May 04, 2015 9:13 pm

Tim wrote:
Paul Nolan wrote:
IMJ wrote:If they pick it up again at the regular numbering, I'll buy it. If it's a relaunch, then I'm out.
how about if they followed the BPRD model and had a 'fresh' number on the cover with "## in a series" on the inside?
Or like Marvel titles did in the early 2000's (and I think at least Superboy for DC) and just have two numbers on the cover?

Do away with numbering altogether and just identify each issue with a hieroglyph.

You know I might actually like that idea if we ever got a series about the Anni-Paddas

Hasmot · Post by **Hasmot** » Mon May 04, 2015 9:31 pm

I'm thinking that it will be a new #1, but I just wonder what the title would be as Archer & Armstrong is already getting pretty long. Perhaps a one word subtitle?

jeremycoe · Post by **jeremycoe** » Mon May 04, 2015 9:37 pm

I'm gonna call it. The title will be "Archer and Armstrong".

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