


Be sure to follow Dark Horse Comics on social media for more news, announcements, and updates! Praise for Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins: “Critical Role fans will leap at this opportunity to delve further into the background of their favorite characters, whilst newcomers looking for a jumping on point will find this a welcome read.” –Turnaround UK “ Mighty Nein Origins: Caleb Widogast is an excellent adaptation of Caleb’s backstory and comes to us from some very talented creators.Hey, uh…you guys like Critical Role? You know, that show with the voice actors and the Dungeons & Dragons? Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins, vols. It is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and at your local comic shop and bookstore. Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Library Edition will be available in bookstores Septemand in comic shops September 13, 2023. When the comfortable life with the family she loves is turned upside down by a goblin raid, Veth discovers a new side of herself…and is doomed to become the goblin Nott the Brave of the Mighty Nein.

Finally, writer Sam Maggs, artist William Kirkby, Eren Angiolini, and letterer Ariana Maher, with consultation from Matthew Mercer and Sam Riegel of Critical Role, detail Veth Brenatto’s tragic tale of transformation. Maybe, on the other hand, Yasha IS the storm. Or still later, when grief and madness drove her from her village and out into––somewhere else. Or perhaps when she fell for her first love, Zuala. Maybe it formed with her adoption by the Dolorov people in the harsh lands of Xhorhas. For Yasha, there has always been a storm on the horizon. The third story in this collection - the revelation of Yasha Nydoorin’s tumultuous past - features the work of writer Cecil Castellucci, artist William Kirkby, colorist Diana Sousa, and letterer Ariana Maher, with consultation from Critical Role’s Ashley Johnson and Matthew Mercer. In the second collected story, written by Jody Houser, with art by Selina Espiritu, colors by Diana Sousa, and returning letterer Ariana Maher, with consultation from Critical Role’s Liam O’Brien and Matthew Mercer, explore the troubled past of Bren Aldric Eremund of the Soltryce Academy and witness his transformation into Caleb Widogast of the Mighty Nein. Written by Sam Maggs, with art by Hunter Severn Bonyun, colors by Cathy Le, and letters by Ariana Maher, in consultation with Laura Bailey and Matthew Mercer of Critical Role. Dive into the mystery of Jester's early years as the daughter of the famed Ruby of the Sea, witness her first meeting with the Traveler, and watch the fateful events unfold that set her on a path to eventually join the Mighty Nein.

The first story in this library collection features Jester Lavorre. Like the Mighty Nein, these stories are better together, including an expanded sketchbook section and all-new cover art by Robynn Frauhn. These stories are each available as a standalone graphic novel, but now, this Library Edition collects them all together in one oversized volume. Featuring stories and art by fan-favorite Critter creators in consultation with the cast of Critical Role Dark Horse Books and Critical Role present Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Library Edition Volume 1! This first of two oversized volumes collects the whimsical, tragic, and sometimes haunting backstories of Jester Lavorre, Caleb Widogast, Yasha Nydoorin, and Nott the Brave.
