A Look Back: White Dwarf Issue 110 (February 1989)
For collectors and enthusiasts of vintage Warhammer, the search for White Dwarf Issue 110 represents a dive into one of the most distinct eras of Games Workshop history. Released in February 1989, this issue sits squarely in the "Red Era" of the magazine—a time when the publication was transitioning from a general hobbyist journal into the sleek, house-organ for the burgeoning Worlds of Warhammer.
Have you managed to track down a copy of this classic issue? Share your scanning tips or favorite Chaos Dwarf memory in the comments below.
- The Binding Issue: Early White Dwarfs used a glued spine that does not scan well. Most circulating PDFs are grainy, have missing centerfolds, or are plagued by the dreaded "black finger" over the text.
- Copyright Dead Zone: Games Workshop is famously litigious. While they have turned a blind eye to out-of-print (OOP) material, large archive sites are frequently hit with takedown notices. You will find many dead links on forums claiming to host the file.
- The "New" PDF Mirage: When fans search for a "new" PDF, they aren't necessarily looking for a fresh scan of the original paper. They are looking for a searchable, OCR'd, cleaned-up version—something that doesn't exist officially. GW has never released a digital back-catalog of the classic White Dwarf era.
1. The Cover That Launched a Thousand Armies
The cover art, a gritty piece by Geoff Taylor, depicted a ferocious Chaos Warrior battling a Dwarf Slayer. It captured the grimdark aesthetic before "grimdark" was a marketing term. For many hobbyists in the late 80s, opening this issue felt like touching another world.
The Bad (Be Honest)
- Warhammer Fantasy Battle army lists: This issue includes a set of army lists for the popular game, covering a range of factions and armies.
- The Citadel: A showcase of Games Workshop's iconic Citadel miniatures, featuring some of the most iconic models of the time.
- Background stories: A collection of short stories and background pieces that explore the world of Warhammer Fantasy, including the Empire, Dwarfs, and High Elves.
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