I always get the monster manuals for every edition of D&D, I just like them a lot. So here is some of the art that hits me the right way from this newest version... D&D's 2024/2025 5.5e Monster Manual. Some of the art is pretty good, though I'll always have a penchant for hand drawn pen and ink or real life paint. But I'll say, this generation of digital artists are particularly good at the horror aspects. Check out some of the more demonic entries below. The Shadow Demon is no longer Venger's sidekick as much as an unholy, creepy, & evil entity from a 1940's era horror movie.
Shadow Demon
I feel some 1980's Elmstreet Freddy poster. Liking it.
Less humanoid. Still Solid.
Horror and Lovecraftian. I feel bad for the kobold.
Glad they didn't mess with the red. Solid.
Horror and Lovecraftian. I like it.
The Otyugh looks more menacing than usual, I like.
The Oni is very creepy and wants your soul. I'll miss the traditional Japanese art version, but this guy is great.
Skeletons
Shambling Mound
Sprites by Artist Annie Stegg
The Nalfeshne is one dangerous looking demon devil thing.
Nothic. Creepier than ever. The original Nothic artist said on Youtube that for the Nothic design (and others?) he had been influenced by his brother's psychedelic art (drawn or a magazine he was looking at or both maybe) in the 1980s.
Nycaloth. I like the shell-like scales on the front of the torso/belly, really good option. Altogether very well done.
Kuo Toa, I like the idea... shows how maniacal they are. Not enough detail if you zoom in though.
Lizard-men, Lizard folk... pretty cool, looks like a different variety which I'm cool with. They look extra magical in this one, which is also cool.
Gritty enough for me. I imagine this scene is on some plane of hell. Look at those horned skulls.
The side faces are great. Main mummy-lord (lady) is pretty decent.
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