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| Proof that if GW wants evocative artwork, they can find artists to create it. |
As a long time Deathwing player, I was extremely excited to see a new Dark Angels codex release, and purchased the digital version immediately. Although I was excited to see the new rules, what I was most looking forward to was seeing the new artwork. Codex releases have always been one of my favorite aspects of the hobby because they are the primary means that Games Workshop release new artwork to further the grim imagery the whole universe is founded upon. Unfortunately, in recent years, the artwork has taken somewhat of a back seat. Games Workshop no longer credits the artists, and they often resort to coloring older artwork (often times rather poorly) rather than commissioning new material. Despite this, I was still excited to see what new art would be in the new Dark Angels codex. All of my hopes were shattered upon looking at the new book. I dare say the book may contain some of the worst pieces of artwork that Games Workshop has ever released. Instead of writing too much about how the art has changed, I decided to show a few images comparing some of the old and new artwork. After all, a picture is worth a thousands words, right?
