Welcome!
I’m Jay “Lorehunter” Kirkman- weekly columnist for all things Black Library, reviewer for Tabletop Battles, proud hockey dad, and Night Lords enjoyer.
If you are passionate about the stories, the authors, and the physical books that make up the rich universes of Warhammer, you are in the right place.
What You’ll Find Here
Whether you’re exploring the Mortal Realms, the World of Legend, or the grim darkness of the far future, here’s what you’re going to see:
Black Library Weekly: The flagship column. Every week, we cover the latest preorder news, community content in “ICYMI,” Black Library authors’ book recommendations in the “Six Pack,” and all the announcements you need to stay up to date.
The Hall Monitor: A biweekly “director’s cut” and behind-the-scenes backstage pass to the ongoing Black Library Readers’ Hall of Fame project. I break down the voting stats, share committee insights, and track the rise and fall of the most significant books in Warhammer history.
Warhammer RPG Weekly: Just as the Weekly covers the realm of the literary, this column is a bite-sized digest of the newsworthy and notable for Warhammer role-playing games, from Wrath & Glory to Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay and beyond.
The 40K History of the Black Library: Resurrected exclusively for this Substack! This ongoing series takes a chronological stroll through the origins and evolution of Games Workshop’s publishing wing.
Black Library Bibliophiles: An occasional series dedicated to the fine art of collecting. From hunting down Grail limited editions to curating your own “Black Library Museum” with miniatures, coins, trinkets, and associated shelf candy.
Audio Impressions, Show and Tell, White Dwarf Stories: Mini-reviews and impressions where I play catch-up on the older Horus Heresy and Warhammer catalog via audiobooks, review WarhammerTV animated programs, and explore that little corner of the Black Library contained in Games Workshop’s monthly flagship magazine.
The Black Library is an incredible body of literature, and this Substack is built for the community that loves it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued support, whether you’ve been reading me since my Goonhammer days or you just found your way here.
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