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This is it folks, it has been a journey but we're finally at the end.

Also, quick warning. Some tags were mislabeled between chapters three and four. For example; some are tagged Chapter three and some were tagged Chapter 3. All the tags are on here but just be aware of that. If you want to see them in order you might have to go through the archive for those chapters.

I want to thank you all for being with me on this journey. I have seen your messages over the years and even though I have a hard time responding to you, I did see them and they do mean so much to me.

Working on this story had meant a lot to me too. I live with depression, anxiety and ADHD on top of living with chronic pain. So being able to escape for awhile and work on this comic meant a lot to me. But now I think I deserve a break, lol

I don't know what I am going to do next, I have a couple of ideas for another AU. One of them being a post-apocalyptic story that is a mix of horror and comedy. But I've seen a couple of those post-apocalyptic stories floating around so I'm not so sure about it.

Though I will say that the next project would not be as big, hopefully. Knowing me that might not be the case but I'll try. lol After all I have done over five hundred pages for this series so I think I need to try to for my sake.

Stay safe, and I hope to see you again for the next project! Thank you all again, you've been wonderful!

-Buster

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We end this series just as we started... with Murdoc and Ace together again, eager to embark on their next big adventure. Wherever they end up, only they will know. I wish them the best, there is so much ahead of them and they are just getting started.

You all have been wonderful, this has been an unforgettable experience. Thank you. I have more thoughts, but I will be sharing them on the index.

Stay safe and I hope to see you again soon!

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Just like last time, I picked a song that I was listening to a lot while working on this comic as the title for the epilogue. This time it's Third Eye by Florence and the Machine. For the longest time it was Pink Floyd's High Hopes but I wanted something a little lighter for the final book. I still love High Hopes though, like just imagine a collab between Pink Floyd and Gorillaz? What kind of a trippy nightmare would they come up with, it would be glorious. lol Florence would be a fun collab too but I'm not going to get into that or we'll be here all day.

Noodle and Murdoc have a final moment together before he sets off on his own adventure with Ace. Though Noodle knows that it'll be a good one when she wakes up to discover that Murdoc may have finally gotten the thing he had always wanted since Book 2. But she has a plan now, with Murdoc's plan B suddenly becoming very useful to the band. It's not Gorillaz without a bassist after all.

Stay safe and I'll see you next week for the finale!

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Well, it turns out that Him had bitten off more than he could chew... now who could've guessed that? But what a way to end chapter ten. But now everyone is home and what's this? Love is in the air! Finally! It only took five books to get here but we're finally here.

Now I wonder what's going to happen next?

Stay safe and I'll see you next week for the start of the epilogue!

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Way to go, Murdoc. You finally asked Ace out but it was just a little too late and possibly at the worst time imaginable. But I have a feeling that according to Ace, you two are exactly where you need to be and things can only get better from here.

But first... we have to take care of the elephant in the room and words could not describe how eager Ace is to throw his hat into the ring. Because it turns out that it wasn't boss music I was hearing earlier... that was just a mini boss.

I think it's time for Tartarus to make his grand debut.

Stay safe and I'll see you next week!

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Awe, look at that. Chapter Ten starts with Ace finally meeting his Mom... I bet she had been waiting for this for a very long time. Too bad the moment was kind of cut short and ruined because of you know who. Ace wakes up to his new reality and boy, oh boy he's pissed.

Good thing Noodle is there, maybe she can make things better.

Stay safe and I'll see you next week!

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Now that's what I call character development, what a way to end chapter nine! Go get 'em Noodle! Show that big meanie who's boss!

Stay safe and I'll see you next week!

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Chapter Nine starts with Ace getting some help...? Maybe? I don't know from who but hey, Murdoc's back! We just can't seem to get rid of him, can we? Lol. But I don't think he's in the mood for... whatever is going on right now. But I have a feeling that he's about to get a bit of a rude awakening.

Stay safe and I'll see you next week!

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Posting a day early because it's my dog's birthday... also I'm going to be like, super busy all weekend too. So...

Oof, Murdoc's going to feel that in the morning. What a way to end chapter eight! Lol

Though I have a feeling that Ace is not going to be very happy when he eventually wakes up from his little nap. Noodle doesn't seem to be having a very good day either, poor thing. Hopefully the Powerpuff Girls can save the day because Murdoc is starting to... crumble under pressure. Lol

Stay safe and I'll see you next week!

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Chapter Eight starts with Snake having the only idea. Maybe Muds should listen to him, idk. Though I wonder if one of those portal things would even do anything... unless there's something on the other side that could help, hm? Meanwhile Ace is trapped in a maze... and a memory. Which is very on brand for him. Though I doubt he'll find his way out of either of those anytime soon.

Stay safe and I'll see you next week!

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The end of chapter seven, we even get a callback from Book 1 and the Azrael Comic. So it seems like things are starting to come full circle here. Looks like we're in the final stretch people!

Also, is that- no... it can't be! But it is... oh, just the thought of it sends a chill down my spine. But it is... it's... Him.

Stay safe and I'll see you next week!

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Uh oh, that doesn't look too good...that statue guy looks kind of angry. Also, a little familiar. You know? Kind of reminds me of someone, I just can't put my finger on it though. Meanwhile, we get another strange dream like flashback but that also feels so familiar somehow.

There's something more going on here, I mean like, why do I hear boss music in the distance?

Oh no, something's coming... and I have a bad feeling about it.

Stay safe and I'll see you next week!

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We start off Chapter Seven with a brief Acedoc moment... though for once Murdoc decided to be more responsible and chooses to stay focused on the bigger picture right now. Maybe when this is finally over, they can finally have that moment to themselves.

Also, I found the title of the article where it implies that canon Murdoc had met Ace on a "dating website" which was a chatroom for green thr**somes. It's titled: Let Gorillaz' Noodle be your Internet Guide. It's at the beginning of Phase Five and in the very next interview Ace is first mentioned. Then later on Murdoc confirms the whole timeline. But I've already told you all of this before and it's a whole rant from me. Red strings and all. lol I just want canon Murdoc to have friends that are not part of the main lineup of the band. And him having a brief fling and just remaining good friends is very on brand for Murdoc. lol

Stay safe and I'll see you next week!

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Yeah, Muds. I don't think that's going to work as well as you think it would. lol Meanwhile Ace continues to be picked on by a disembodied voice... wonder where it came from? Oh well, happy anniversary to The Now Now, let's celebrate it with the end of Chapter Six!

Stay safe and I'll see you next week!

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Just a reminder that I do see all of your comments, even if I can't respond. I'm so happy that you are enjoying this comic so far. Thank you all so much.

I think the best thing about this comic to me is that it's actually finished, which means I can go back and look at pages I've done months ago with fresh eyes and fix anything I don't like anymore. lol I wish I had that chance with the previous comics, you would've gotten very different pages. lol

Also, hurricane season is starting to pick up over here. I am going to warn you now that I may post on different days depending on if there is a storm coming. I will tell you ahead of time if that is the case. Really not looking forward to potentially losing power again. lol

Anyhow, back to the comic.

Noodle doesn't seem very happy to see Murdoc in his stupid costume again. I can't blame her though. The last time he dressed like that they both almost got eaten by a mythical creature. But hey, if she joins the ragtag group, maybe things won't be as awful.

Stay safe and I'll see you next week!

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Here's the start of chapter six! We're also officially at the halfway point! After this we only have fourteen weeks left to go and the story will be over.

Now that everyone is together, let's get to the bottom of this. Or at least try, since Snake doesn't seem too keen on sitting back and letting Murdoc show off. At least Ace seemed pretty relieved to see him. You know, since he's looking a little... bluer than normal.

It's a good color on him, so no complaints from me. lol

Stay safe and I'll see you next week!

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The end of Chapter Five!

I'm with Marina here, I don't think Murdoc even knows what the heck he is doing. Also, I'm pretty sure Ace doesn't have anything under control either. But maybe finally meeting up will do something good for the both of them. Maybe, just maybe they can find a way out of this mess. Hopefully.

Stay safe and I'll see you next week!