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Explore the origins of Critical Role’s Vox Machina Team in Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Omnibus – Series I and II

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Dark Horse Books and Critical Role present the Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Omnibus—Series I and II, a new paperback collection that will be available in Spring 2026. This new edition collects Volume I written by Matthew Mercer and Matthew Colville, illustrated by Olivia Samson, colored and lettered by Chris Northrop and Volume II written by Matthew Mercer and Jody Houser, illustrated by Olivia Samson, colored by MSASSYK, and lettered by and lettered by Ariana Maher. The paperback compendium will feature cover art by Hunter Bonyun.

What do a flirtatious bard, a clueless barbarian, a naïve druid, a pair of stealthy twins, a holy cleric, and a vengeful gunslinger all have in common? They’re not sure either, but one day they’ll become the heroes known as Vox Machina! Follow the main characters from the smash-hit series Critical Role as they team up for the first time, facing cults and curses in the revelation of their origins and the path that will lead them to glory…eventually.

Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Omnibus—Series I and II (304 pages, 6.625” x 10.1875”, paperback) arrives in bookstores on April 7, 2026 and incomic shops on April 8, 2026. It is now available for pre-order at Bookshop, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $29.99.

Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Omnibus—Series I and II

Experience the Whimsical, Tragic, and Haunting Backstories of a Party of Misfits in Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Omnibus Volume 1

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Dark Horse Books and Critical Role present the Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Omnibus Volume 1, a new softcover book that will collect Jester Lavorre, Caleb Widogast, Yasha Nydoorin, and Nott the Brave’s backstories together in one volume. These stories were created in consultation with the cast of Critical Role and were written by Jody Houser, Sam Maggs, and Cecil Castellucci, illustrated by Selina Espiritu, Hunter Severn Bonyun, and William Kirkby, colored by Cathy Le and Diana Sousa; and lettered by Ariana Maher. The first paperback omnibus volume will arrive in stores in Summer 2026 and will feature cover art by Robynn Frauhn.

While these stories have been previously released as individual hardcover volumes and the Dark Horse signature Library Edition oversized hardcover format, these new paperback Omnibus collections offer the content in a new format for those who prefer a paperback option.

Jester Lavorre’s unconventional upbringing full of mischief with the Traveler, Caleb’s troubled survival alongside Eadwulf and Astrid at the Soltryce Academy, Nott’s journey to escape her goblin captors and return to her family and herself, and Yasha’s emotional trauma after a loved one’s unfair death are all chronicled in this omnibus edition of Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins. Delve deep into each character’s past and witness what led these unlikely friends to form the party known as the Mighty Nein.

Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Omnibus Volume 1 (408 pages, 6.625” x 10.1875”, paperback) arrives in bookstores on July 7, 2026 and incomic shops on July 8, 2026. It is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $29.99.

Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Omnibus Volume 1

Dark Horse, Critical Role, and Amazon MGM Studios present The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 3 – The Briarwoods

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Dark Horse Books, Critical Role, and Amazon MGM Studios have revealed the third volume in the hit Whitestone Chronicles series, The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 3—The Briarwoods. This final graphic novel in The Whitestone Chronicles series is written by Marieke Nijkamp, with art by Aviv Or, colors by Diana Sousa, and letters by Comicraft. This set of interconnected graphic novels explores more of the world of The Legend of Vox Machina Season 1 and shines light on the off-screen storylines of the show.

How did Delilah Briarwood come to be known as a powerful necromancer?

As a student at the Alabaster Lyceum, Delilah was a strategic and cunning mage with deadly ambitions. Her tactical elegance and cold confidence eventually led her to a position at the Soltryce Academy, which provided her a place to conduct her research as well as the opportunity to rub elbows with the rich and powerful of the Dwendalian Empire. With her unwavering focus, everything was going to plan…that is, until she met Sylas Briarwood.

They quickly fell in love and were married, but their life of wedded bliss is tragically upended when Sylas falls ill and succumbs to his rare disease before Delilah can find a cure. Heartbroken and beyond desperate, Delilah turns to a powerful being that ultimately reunites her with her soulmate…with a few monstrous caveats.

Though they can pretend that their life together is back to the way it once was, Delilah and Sylas must now walk down the path of no return. What obstacles will befall the Briarwoods as they attempt to resurrect the Whispered One?

The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 3—The Briarwoods (80 pages, 6.625” x 10.1875”, hardcover) arrives in bookstores on June 30 and in comic shops on July 1, 2026. It is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $19.99.

The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 3—The Briarwoods

Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Launches on WEBTOON Following the Prime Video Series Premiere

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Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins has debuted on WEBTOON in a brand-new, exclusive vertical scroll format as part of the digital comics platform’s partnership with Dark Horse Comics. 

The launch comes on the heels of the recent premiere of the animated series Critical Role: The Mighty Nein on Prime Video and serves as a prequel and inspiration for the animated series’ campaign.

Based on the hit tabletop RPG series, Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins follows a band of unlikely heroes as they embark on high-stakes adventures, blending immersive storytelling with the creativity of roleplaying.

The prequel comic explores the early adventures of the beloved cast from Critical Role’s second campaign, giving fans a deeper backstory and more character moments to enjoy alongside the Prime Video series.

Enter the World of Exandria with the Critical Role Comic Collection Humble Bundle

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Explore the world of Exandria and meet your favorite heroes with the acclaimed Critical Role comics collection from Dark Horse! The Critical Role Comic Collection Humble Bundle expands on the adventures and tragic backstories you already know and love from Critical Role’s Vox Machina and Mighty Nein campaigns. The collection includes volumes I – IV of prequel series Vox Machina Origins, two Mighty Nein art books, and character-specific graphic novel origin stories for Mighty Nein members like Caleb Widogast, Jester Lavorre, and Yasha Nydoorin. Every purchase at the price of your choice supports the non-profit Critical Role Foundation!

The Critical Role Comic Collection Humble Bundle features a retail value of $203 and you can get all 21 items for $18.

Critical Role Comic Collection Humble Bundle

Enter the World of Exandria with the Critical Role Comic Collection Humble Bundle

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Explore the world of Exandria and meet your favorite heroes with the acclaimed Critical Role comics collection from Dark Horse! The Critical Role Comic Collection Humble Bundle expands on the adventures and tragic backstories you already know and love from Critical Role’s Vox Machina and Mighty Nein campaigns. The collection includes volumes I – IV of prequel series Vox Machina Origins, two Mighty Nein art books, and character-specific graphic novel origin stories for Mighty Nein members like Caleb Widogast, Jester Lavorre, and Yasha Nydoorin. Every purchase at the price of your choice supports the non-profit Critical Role Foundation!

The Critical Role Comic Collection Humble Bundle features a retail value of $203 and you can get all 21 items for $18.

Critical Role Comic Collection Humble Bundle

Preview: Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins I #5

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Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins I #5

Writer: Matthew Mercer, Matthew Colville
Artist: Olivia Samson
Letterer: Chris Northrop
Cover Artist: Duncan Fegredo

Vax—alone on the Myriad’s floating fortress galleon, The Mockingbird—fights his way to freedom with nary a weapon or ally around save his wits and agility to escape his captors. Meanwhile, Vex and Keyleth trek through the swamp and discover they are a surprisingly good team. With Trinket in tow, will they be able to save Vax in time?

Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins I #5

Preview: Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins I #4

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Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins I #4

Writer: Matthew Mercer, Matthew Colville
Artist: Olivia Samson
Letterer: Chris Northrop

The sinister Iselda has kidnapped Vax, and with nowhere else to turn, his sister Vex must swallow her pride to ask for help. The others are quick to mock and dismiss her. On her way out of town, Keyleth catches up to her and insists on coming along. Reluctantly, the desperate half-elf agrees. Their goal? To go find a certain trinket to help them . . .

Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins I #4

See more sides of the story with The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 2 — Cassandra

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Dark Horse Books, Critical Role, and Amazon MGM Studios have revealed the second volume in the hit Whitestone Chronicles series, The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 2—Cassandra. This second graphic novel is written by Marieke Nijkamp, with art by Travis Hymel, colors by Diana Sousa, and letters by Comicraft. 

Critically injured and seemingly abandoned by her brother after the murder of her family, Cassandra de Rolo finds herself at the mercy of Whitestone’s usurpers. Much to her shock, Delilah and Sylas Briarwood treat her with the utmost care—almost like a daughter—as she recovers within the relative safety of her own childhood bedroom. On edge and suspicious of their motives, Cassandra adapts to survive while processing the trauma of her family’s demise and Percy’s abandonment.

The Briarwoods delight in parading Cassandra around the city in an attempt to convince the despairing populace of their benevolence. Instead of becoming their paragon of obedience, Cassandra unwittingly becomes the guiding light of the rebellion attempting to rescue Whitestone, particularly in the eyes of her childhood friend and rebel leader, Archie. Cassandra vows to do whatever she can to help her beloved home, but are the ghosts of her past powerful enough to overcome the ghosts in her present, or will the Briarwoods’ brainwashing drown out all reason?

The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 2—Cassandra (80 pages, 6.625” x 10.1875”, hardcover) arrives in bookstores and comic shops on March 10 and 11, 2026. It is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $19.99.

The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 2—Cassandra

Is Image Teasing a Daggerheart Comic Series?

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Image Comics posted a teaser today of a D12 die with text saying more would be revealed later this week. It’s a guessing game right now as to what the series would be but a best guess would be a comic series based on the new tabletop roleplaying game Daggerheart published by Darrington Press.

The game uses two D12 dice, one Hope and one Fear to determine the outcome of actions and with a D12 die shown, it’s a good guess that’s what’s being teased. Dungeons & Dragons recently announced a move to Dark Horse for comics and Pathfinder and Starfinder comics are published by Dynamite. Neither of those use a D12.

Daggerheart launched in 2023 by lead game designer Spenser Starke and additional designers including Rowan Hall, Matthew Mercer, Alex Teplitz, and Michael Underwood spinning out of the popular tabletop roleplaying series Critical Role. Critical Role does have comics based on their adventures released by Dark Horse. The Daggerheart Core Rulebook was released on May 20, 2025.

With Justin Jordan sharing the teaser, could he be writing what should be a popular series?

Image Dice Teaser
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