Mortarion’s Ominous Return: The Death Lord Resurgent
The Arrival of a Primarch
This dramatic page from “If Doom Slayer joins the Imperium of Man” marks the ominous return of one of Warhammer’s most infamous figures: Mortarion, Daemon Primarch of Nurgle. The first panel shows a tdoomall, cloaked silhouette stepping through a swirling, apocalyptic backdrop, silhouetted by a full, ominous moon. The use of black ink and heavy shadowing creates a feeling of weight and dread, foreshadowing the supernatural force about to reveal itself. The second panel explodes with visual detail, introducing Mortarion in his grotesque glory. His body is encased in decayed, baroque armor, adorned with mechanical tubing and rotted filigree that hints at centuries of corruption. His dramatic statement—“Finally, I have returned”—signals the beginning of a new and likely devastating chapter in the comic’s story.
The Death Lord Revealed
Mortarion is illustrated here with an incredible level of detail, blending grim horror with majestic decay. His spiked wings trail clouds of disease, made visible through swirling black vapor and textured spores. Tubes and cables snake from his helm and torso, further emphasizing his transformation from noble primarch to corrupted servant of Nurgle. His armor is etched with filth and infestation, yet regal in its structure—reminding us that he was once a son of the Emperor. The artist has made excellent use of contrast: black shadows swirl around white negative space, giving his form a warped and supernatural presence. Every inch of Mortarion here is meant to disturb and awe, and it succeeds without overcomplicating the composition.
The Return of Chaos
The return of Mortarion in this story raises the stakes dramatically, signaling that the forces of Chaos are beginning to respond to the presence of the Doom Slayer. His presence isn’t just a plot point—it’s a tectonic shift in the balance of power, one that threatens to plunge already war-torn battlefields into something even more apocalyptic. The text “Death Lord, Daemon Primarch Mortarion” at the bottom announces his identity with finality, anchoring his mythos firmly in the scene. The special thanks section beneath it adds a meta layer, reminding us this is a fan-driven creation—but with professional-level passion and execution. Mortarion’s resurrection echoes themes of vengeance, fate, and decay—all central to his lore and personality. His return is not just a personal triumph—it is a herald of rot, and war renewed.
