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Goonhammer reads Science Fiction: Irradiated Pulp

We're back! The weather outside is pretty terrible, we're ruled over by genetically engineered brains in bomb-proof bunkers, our new amphibian allies are not so friendly and our best friend is a lobotomised drone living in a glass house....

Witchbringer: The Goonhammer Review

The Astra Militarum novels are the Black Library's proving ground, where writers new to the Black Library get their first shot at a full length novel. There's been dozens of novels in the Astra Militarum series going all the...

Goonhammer Reads Science Fiction: Golden Years

This issue of Goonhammer Reads Science fiction, we're talking about the ray guns, aliens, flying saucers and walking plants from the early 1950s - the widely adored Golden Age.

Horus Heresy: Finding your Loyalist Background

Welcome to the Horus Heresy. With the release of the Age of Darkness and the second edition of the rules, there’s never been a better time to jump into (or return to) a world set 10,000 years before Warhammer 40,000....

Goonhammer Reads Science Fiction: Out of the Black Library

Welcome back! Last time we strapped into the rocket, hit ignition and headed out into the void of Classic Scifi, and now it's time to put the series to the test - can we actually get you reading some...

Goonhammer Reads Science Fiction: What the hell is “Sci-fi”?

We love Science Fiction at Goonhammer. This might not be a surprise - the site is half named after some, one of our founders has a (possibly) evil robot doppelganger, you're reading this over the impossibly science fiction premise...

Audio Drama Review – Dredge Runners by Alec Worley

This review contains mild, general spoilers for the audio drama.  Reviewing an audio drama is a tricky thing. Unlike a full novel or even short story, there is very little content that can be discussed without essentially retelling the entire...

Book Review: Dawn of Fire: Avenging Son by Guy Haley

Reviewing this book is tricky. Real tricky. Avenging Son is a book with enormous pressure and responsibility for the future of Warhammer 40,000 fiction and that requires a slightly different review than what we would normally post for a Black Library...

Book Review: Saturnine – Limited Edition Hardback

This review does NOT contain spoilers for Saturnine. That wouldn't be nice.  "There is work to be done,' he announced. 'I'm aware.' said Abbadon. 'My beloved lord,' said Eidolon, 'grows--' 'Many more supple breasts every day?' asked Aximand. The Mournival...

Hobby Heresy: Converting Models from Books and Games

In our Hobby Heresy series, we encourage thinking outside the box (literally) when putting models together. They aim to make hobbyists comfortable growing beyond imitating the models they see in their Codexes, and serve as a source of inspiration...