Valiant Comics’ Latest Variant Cover Is Literally A Piece Of Wood

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There have been some crazy variant covers in the past, but comic publisher Valiant may be putting out one of the oddest covers to ever grace a comic book. As the «Year of Valiant» trucks on, the first Archer & Armstrong issue in nearly five years is about to be unleashed. To celebrate the occasion, Valiant is releasing a special variant cover that is quite literally a piece of wood.

Archer & Armstrong is a comedic series about an immortal drunkard named Aram «Armstrong» Anni-Padda and his virtuous crimefighting partner, Obadiah Archer. The two travel the world on the run from a worldwide conspiracy known as the Sect, who are determined to kill Armstrong. The series was a staple of Valiant Comics' original era and was one of the properties to kick off Valiant's resurrection in 2012.

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Now, as the duo returns for more global hijinks, Valiant is honoring Archer and Armstrong with the creation of one of the most strange variant covers ever conceived. On Valiant Entertainment's website, it was announced that the premiere issue of Archer & Armstrong Forver (written by Steve Fox) would receive a special 1:250 variant that's made out of wood. Valiant says "This groundbreaking variant utilizes laser etching technology to brilliantly burn the artwork showcasing the always iconic Aram “Armstrong” Anni-Padda and Obadiah Archer on an authentic wood cover for the debut issue of the series." Etched into the cover are the titular characters drawn by Marcio Fiorito, the series' artist.

The look of Archer and Armstrong says it all, as if the two know how unique the cover is. There's also something to be said for the lush Armstrong carrying a wooden barrel of