D&D Artist Criticizes “Politically Correct” Industry After His Classic Cover Is Censored
A classic piece of Dungeons & Dragons artwork has been quietly altered nearly four decades after its creation, and original artist Clyde Caldwell isn’t particularly pleased with the change.
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