Archenemies (2006) comic books 2005-2007
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Issue #1
Published Apr 2006 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Ethan has no idea that Vincent, his roommate, is the villainous Underlord. Vincent has no clue that Ethan is the superhero called Star Fighter. In their costumed identities, they're mortal enemies, but as Ethan and Vincent they're the best of . . . wait, NO, as Ethan and Vincent they STILL hate each other's guts. Can comics' ultimate, super-powered odd couple keep their secrets secret AND learn to live together in peace? ArchEnemies is high-concept superhero action comedy drama times eleven. In our debut issue, it's a battle of wills as Ethan and Vincent try to drive each other OUT of the apartment and OFF the lease. But, in a moment of weakness, will one roommate go too far? [SPOILER ALERT: Yes. Yes, he will.] Written by Drew Melbourne (stand-up comedian, South Bronx public school teacher, and freelance writer), with pencils by Yvel Guichet (Batman: Harley Quinn, X-Men Unlimited) and inks by comic book veteran Joe Rubenstein (Formerly Known as the Justice League and 'practically everything else at some point over the past several decades!') Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #2
Published May 2006 by Dark Horse.$2.50
Vincent Darko may be a criminal genius, but he still hasn't figured out that his slobby roommate, Ethan Baxter, is also Star Fighter-his sworn enemy. So why has Vincent vowed that Ethan Baxter must die? And can Ethan survive Vincent's gauntlet of deathtraps with his secret identity intact? There's always the chance that frustrated Vincent will slip up and spill a secret of his own along the way! PLUS: young love, senseless violence, casual vandalism, betrayal, fashion tips, and-before it's all over-one dead body. You MUST read the comic that critics across the nation are calling ArchEnemies #2. Written by Drew Melbourne (stand-up comedian, South Bronx public school teacher, and freelance writer), with pencils by Yvel Guichet (Batman: Harley Quinn, X-Men Unlimited) and inks by comic-book veteran Joe Rubinstein (Formerly Known as the Justice League). ONE HERO. ONE VILLAIN. ONE APARTMENT. Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #3
Published Jun 2006 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Roommates Ethan Baxter and Vincent Darko still don't realize that they're archenemies in their super-powered guises. They just know that they hate each other! But when tragedy strikes, comicdom's ultimate odd couple must set aside their differences to hit the road and . . . move into a mansion?? PLUS: Vincent has a cute sister, Ethan has a nightmare, and Star Fighter and the Underlord go head-to-head in the middle of an impromptu gang war. If you like fights, laughing, or stories about people, you MUST read this comic! Written by Drew Melbourne, with pencils by Yvel Guichet (Batman: Harley Quinn; X-Men Unlimited) and inks by comic book veteran Joe Rubinstein (at least one-third of your comics collection). Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #4
Published Jul 2006 by Dark Horse.$2.50
As Ethan and Vincent, they're roommates. As Star Fighter and the Underlord, they're mortal enemies. For months we've gotten to know them, but this July everything we know is about to change. In the wake of tragedy, one roommate will be forced to confront his past, while the other will embrace a shocking new future. In their darkest hour, fate will draw them into one final conflict. Star Fighter versus the Underlord. No distractions. No holds barred. One will win. One will lose. And two lives will never be the same. PLUS: some jokes. Part four of the four-part ArchEnemies: Sinners and Saints graphic novel. Written by rising star Drew Melbourne, with pencils by Yvel Guichet (Superman, JLA) and inks by comics veteran Joe Rubinstein. ONE HERO. ONE VILLAIN. ONE APARTMENT. Cover price $2.99.
