White Dwarf Issue 110 (February 1989) is noted for its in-depth lore, featuring the introduction of Eldar Phantom Titans, Ogryn background, and Morglum’s Marauders for Warhammer Fantasy. This issue also includes key hobby content, such as Epic-scale infantry for Adeptus Titanicus and rules for the Dark Future game. Detailed information can be found at whfb.lexicanum.com A look at my oldest White Dwarf - 110 from February 1989!
For the modern reader, this cover is a fascinating artifact. The models are "of their time"—thick paint, static poses, and the classic beaky Space Marines. Yet, it sold the dream: This is what your game could look like. It wasn't about display-level painting; it was about armies clashing on a table full of terrain. It encapsulated the "Games Workshop" ethos: heavy metal miniatures, dice, and tape measures.
Features highly detailed lore and background for the Ogryns (the abhuman mutants used as shock troops by the Imperium), exploring their evolution, psychology, and battlefield use. Issue 110 -PDF-Games Workshop - White Dwarf
June 1989 Cover Price: £1.50 (UK) Cover Art: The famous "Blood Angels vs. Orks" diorama, symbolizing the transition from Rogue Trader to the era of the 'Big Book'.
Issue 110 is heavily steeped in Ork culture. This was the era of Waaagh! The Orks , and the magazine dedicates significant column inches to fleshing out the "Orkoid" mindset. There are detailed breakdowns of Ork clans—the Evil Sunz, the Goffs, the Snakebites—defining their color schemes and tribal philosophies. White Dwarf Issue 110 (February 1989) is noted
Looking back, White Dwarf 110 captures the exact moment Warhammer 40,000 found its identity. It moved away from the Role-Playing Game roots of the 1987 Rogue Trader book and leaned heavily into the "Big Battle" aspect that would define 2nd Edition (released shortly after in 1993).
Expanded the Epic scale rules to introduce the massive Eldar Phantom Class Titans (specifically the Shade and Spectre variants), alongside rules for Eldar walkers, jetbikes, and mobile field artillery. For the modern reader, this cover is a fascinating artifact
This speculative paper aims to provide a hypothetical insight into the kinds of discussions and features that might be included in a White Dwarf issue focused on PDF games and digital war gaming initiatives by Games Workshop. For specific content, always refer to the official publications or Games Workshop's website.
The issue is packed with foundational lore and rules for Games Workshop's primary systems of the time: Warhammer 40,000 (Rogue Trader): The magazine features a seminal article on
White Dwarf 110 introduced several mechanics and lore elements that continue to influence modern iterations of the hobby: