 Early on he works with Patch in a confrontation with governmental elements, also criminals, of Madripoor, two of whom are the powerful Nguyen Ngoc Coy and Madripoor's ruler, Prince Baran.Soon joined by Karma they battle the super-powered enforcement duo of Bloodscream and Roughhouse.Archie's hand-scar, on his chest, is shown, a result from Bloodscream's aborted assault on his body.