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The Summons of Shadows

May 2019·pp. 138–141

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An ageing scribe’s longing for the family taken by the Imperial tithe becomes unbearable when forgotten records reveal their fate. His grief and anger draw him towards an impossible reunion, and the thing that follows him home turns the comfort he desired into a deeply personal horror.

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CommunityWD 442 · pp. 8–9

Readers’ Models

Matt selects a gallery dominated by his favourite Space Marines, including carefully personalised vehicles and a broad range of Chapter schemes. The chosen Repulsor combines extra kit detail, heraldry and convincing wear, while the accompanying photography advice helps readers show similar work clearly.

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InterviewWD 442 · pp. 16–19

A Villain Reborn

Seb Perbet explains redesigning Abaddon while preserving the silhouette and symbolic details that make him recognisable. Optional heads, sharper weapons and layered construction add opportunities for expression, while subtle visual links to Guilliman present the two commanders as heirs to a much older conflict.

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FictionWD 442 · pp. 20–23

The Light of Hope

The Radiant Light searches for guidance through the darkened warp, only to emerge above a world already in enemy hands. The navigator’s collapse and a Chaos warlord’s offer strip away the bridge crew’s hope, leaving the captain to choose resistance despite the overwhelming force threatening her ship.

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