Folklords #5
In Folklords #5, written by Matt Kindt and illustrated by Matt Smith, the mysterious Folklord John Roland meets his end at the hands of Demure and Sal, leaving Ansel, Ugly, and Demure to press forward on their quest as the freed gnomes journey toward home. Meanwhile, in a parallel world, a narrator dressed in the attire of Ansel’s realm races toward the New York Public Library. The cover, by Matt Smith, captures the tension and mystery of this pivotal moment.
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The Folklord John Roland tries to kill Ansel and Ugly, but is killed instead by Demure and Sal. Sal stays behind to control the other librarians, and Archer disappears, but Ansel, Ugly, and Demure continue on Ansel's quest, as the freed gnomes head for home. Meanwhile in this world the narrator, who dresses in the clothing styles of Ansel's world, races to the New York Public Library.
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