GW Retro Corner: Warhammer 40,000 1st Book of the Astronomican

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Aug 18 2014

Today is what you’ve been waiting for; 1988’s Warhammer 40,000 Book of the Astronomican! Here we go!

Welcome to the BoLS Retro Corner, where each week, we take you on a time machine to the era of early tabletop awesomeness. This week, the very first 40K supplement, and home of the first Grimdark campaign and army lists ever!

~ Who’s still got their copy lying around and what is your favorite bit of early Grimdark craziness?

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