New Warhammer 40K Yarrick Omnibus Announced

Over the decades, the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40K has seen plenty of blood-soaked protagonist scattered across the galaxy. One of the most iconic is the legendary Commissar Sebastian Yarrick, the Ork killing “Hero of Hades Hive” himself, who has immortalized in a series of epic Black Library novels by author David Annandale.

Now, the famed exploits of the hard-bitten Commissar are being reprinted in the form of Yarrick: The Omnibus, a new collection scheduled for released in February 2024 and currently available for pre-order from both Games Workshop and Amazon.

So just what can you expect to find in these new tales Old Bale Eye? Below we break out all the details.

What’s included in the Yarrick Omnibus?

This new Yarrick omnibus contains all of author David Annandale’s stories about the famed Power Klaw-loving Imperial commissar, including:

• Chains of Golgotha: This novella was first published in 2013 and was later included in the Legends of the Dark Millennium: Astra Militarum anthology. The story follows Commissar Yarrick during the Second War of Armaggeddon as he leads an armored company to track down the vicious Ork Warlord Ghazghkull Thraka during a massive invasion of the green-skinned hordes.
• Imperial Creed: This first full-length Yarrick novel was originally published in 2014. The book follows a young Yarrick on his first mission on the Imperial world of Mistral, where he finds himself tangled up in a deadly struggle between squabbling military officers, blood thirsty Chaos cults, battle-hardened Sisters of Battle and merciless Inquisitors.
• The Pyres of Armageddon: The second official full-length Yarrick novel, this book was originally published in 2015 and again takes place on the hive world of Armageddon, with a hard-bitten Commissar Yarrick dealing with corrupt officials and a massive planetary invasion of rampaging Orks.
• Six short stories: The omnibus also includes six short stories that have appeared over the years in various Black Library collections and which chronicle Commissar Yarrick’s career. This includes: A Plauge of Saints, The Wreckage, Evil Eye, The Gallows Saint, Sacrificial, and Sarcophagus.

Notably, this isn’t the first time these books, novellas and short stories have been collected. There was actually a previous version of Yarrick: The Omnibus published back in 2018, although it has long since been out of print and wasn’t available as an eBook or in as many regions globally.

Who is Commissar Yarrick?

Within Warhammer 40K lore, Commissar Sebastian Yarrick, also known as the “Hero of Hades Hive” and “Old Bale Eye,” is a legendary officer among the ranks of the Imperium.

Serving with the Commisariat (also known as the Officio Prefectus), as a political offier Yarrick was responsible for overseeing discipline and morale among his troops. He is best known, however, for his role in the Second and Third Wars for the Imperial hive world of Armageddon, during which he was instrumental in stopping the Ork Warlord Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka from overrunning the planet’s defenses.

In terms of his physically appearance, Commissar Yarrick is recognizable for his range of battle scars and for sporting a stolen Ork Power Klaw and bionic laser-eye (known as the Bale Eye). He is also known for his bravery, cunning and intelligence, with a particularly deep knowledge of Ork psychology and stratagems.

Who is David Annandale?

David Annandale is a Canadian science fiction author who is best known for his substantial contributions to the Warhammer 40K series, including parts of the long-running Horus Hersey series. His character Commissar Sebastian Yarrick, however, is arguably his most popular creation when it comes to the Games Workshop’s Black Library of novels.

In addition to his works of fiction, Annandale also teaches film, creative writing and video game design at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada.

When is the new Yarrick Omnibus coming out?

The new print version of Yarrick: The Omnibus will be released internationally on February 13th, 2024. At that time the book will be available from both Games Workshop, Amazon and other online and brick and mortar retailers. Within the US, the book is distributed by Simon & Schuster, which means you shouldn’t have any issues getting your hands on a copy after launch.

It’s also worth noting that an ebook version is currently available via the Black Library, although the official Kindle version is not yet available.

How much is Yarrick: The Omnibus?

The paperback copy of the new Yarrick omnibus will retail for $21 USD (although prices may vary depending on where you buy your copy from, and whether it’s online or in person).

Notably, a hardcover version will also be available for roughly $35 USD and the Kindle version will retail for roughly $22 USD (although on the official Black Library website, the ePub and Mobi versions of the ebook are going for slightly higher at $24.99 USD).

FINAL THOUGHTS

If you’ve never experienced the exploits of Commissar Yarrick before, this latest omnibus offers an amazing chance to get in on all of the action in one complete volume. It’s an amazing read that’s full of grimdark action, suspense and, of course, a heaping dose of dead orks.

You can pre-order the paperback version of Yarrick: The Omnibus now from Games Workshop and Amazon.

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