=critical role the mighty nein origins comic books issue 1

1st printing. Written by Sam Maggs, Laura Bailey, Matthew Mercer, Cecil Castellucci, Ashley Johnson, Jody Houser, Liam O'Brien, and Sam Riegel. Art by Hunter Severn Bonyun, William Kirkby, and Selina Espiritu. Cover by Robynn Frauhn. This first of two volumes collects the whimsical, tragic, and sometimes haunting backstories of Jester Lavorre, Caleb Widogast, Yasha Nydoorin, and Nott the Brave from their eponymous series. Delve deep into their pasts and witness what led them to the Mighty Nein. This hardcover collection features stories and art by fan-favorite Critter creators, in direct consultation with the cast of CRITICAL ROLE! It's a must for any fan's library. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Written by Jody Houser, Taliesin Jaffe, and Matthew Mercer. Art and cover by Hunter Severn Bonyun. What strange events created Mollymauk Tealeaf? Entertainer, fighter, and performer, "Molly" has a knack for hiding his true self behind the shifting color and shape of a personality he seems to wear like his singular coat. But as with every member of the Mighty Nein, his past will eventually catch up with him . . . and it's a strange one indeed. Join CRITICAL ROLE: VOX MAVHINA ORIGINS writer Jody Houser, artist Hunter Bonyun, and Critical Role's Matthew Mercer and Taliesin Jaffe as they reveal Mollymauk's evolution from empty shell to vibrant individual, and the dark corners of his past that even he is afraid to examine. Hardcover, 56 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. Written by Mae Catt, Marisha Ray, and Matthew Mercer. Art and cover by Guilherme Balbi. From Mae Catt, and Critical Role's Matthew Mercer and Marisha Ray, comes Mighty Nein member Beauregard Lionett's origin story in a hardcover graphic novel. Despite her origins with a "traditional" family, Beau's penchant for troublemaking was legendary. Outraged by her criminal activity, Beau's father arranged for her to be kidnapped and turned over to the order of monks known as the Cobalt Soul for some much-needed discipline and direction. But the direction Beau takes-toward the Mighty Nein-isn't what anyone anticipated! Hardcover, 56 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. Written by Kendra Wells, Taliesin Jaffe, and Matthew Mercer. Art by Selina Espiritu. Cover by Gus Allen. Death is never truly the end. Generations of the Clay family have tended to the careful rituals in the Blooming Grove. But when corruption begins to creep in on their sacred space, the Clays depart one by one to seek answers. Soon young Caduceus and Clarabelle are the only ones left, and when a dangerous burial quest falls to Caduceus, he must leave the Grove to do the family's work. Follow the origin story of the Mighty Nein's Caduceus Clay in this beautiful hardcover graphic novel written by Kendra Wells, illustrated by Gus Allen, with colors by Eren Angiolini and letters by Ariana Maher. Hardcover, 56 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

1st printing.

Written by Jody Houser. Art and cover by Selina Espiritu.

A fire can keep you warm . . . or it can consume you.

When Bren Aldric Ermendrud was chosen to attend the Soltryce Academy, everyone knew he would have an important future in service to the Empire. But nobody--least of all Bren himself--could foresee the cruelty he would endure, and the ways in which it would break and remake him. Witness the events that transform Bren into the Mighty Nein's Caleb Widogast, and how they inform the path he'll take in the future.

Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins writer Jody Houser joins fan-favorite artist Selina Espiritu, Game Master Matthew Mercer, and cast member Liam O'Brian to reveal Caleb's troubled past in this all-new hardcover graphic novel! Fans of Critical Role won't want to miss this newest edition to their Mighty Nein library!

Hardcover, 56 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

1st printing.

Written by Kevin Burke, Chris "Doc" Wyatt, Travis Willingham, and Matthew Mercer. Art and cover by Selina Espiritu.

More than just an orcish face!

Growing up in an orphanage on the Menagerie Coast, Fjord Stone has never been comfortable with the assumptions people draw from his half-orc heritage. His sweet, sensitive nature will do him no favors in Port Damali. Luckily, a chance encounter on the docks lands Fjord with a job, a mentor, and more adventure than he could ever dream of on the path that will eventually lead him to the rest of the Mighty Nein!

Kevin Burke and Chris "Doc" Wyatt, writers for the Amazon original animated series Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina, join fan-favorite artist Selina Espiritu, colorist Diana Sousa, letterer Ariana Maher, and Matthew Mercer and Travis Willingham from the cast of Critical Role to bring Fjord's early years to life in this all-new hardcover graphic novel!

Hardcover, 56 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

1st printing.

Written by Sam Maggs, Laura Bailey, and Matthew Mercer. Art by Hunter Severn and Bonyun. Cover by Cathy Le.

Jester Lavorre had an unconventional upbringing, even for one born in cosmopolitan Nicodranas. Daughter of the famed Ruby of the Sea, she had many opportunities for mischief as a small child, of which she took full advantage! Dive into the mystery of Jester's early years, her first meeting with the Traveler, and the fateful events that set her on a path to eventually join the Mighty Nein.

Jester's story is brought to life by writer Sam Maggs (Captain Marvel, The Unstoppable Wasp) with art by Hunter Severn Bonyun, in direct consultation with Laura Bailey! It's available as a gorgeous hardcover, ready to take its place in your Critical Role library!

Hardcover, 56 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

1st printing.

Written by Cecil Castellucci, Ashley Johnson, and Matthew Mercer. Art and cover by Will Kirkby.

For Yasha, there has always been a storm on the horizon. Maybe it formed with her adoption by the Dolorov people in the harsh lands of Xhorhas. Or perhaps when she fell for her first love, Zuala. Or still later, when grief and madness drove her from her village and out into--somewhere else. Maybe, on the other hand, Yasha IS the storm.

Celebrated writer Cecil Castellucci joins artist William Kirkby, colorist Diana Sousa, and letterer Ariana Maher, with Matthew Mercer and Ashley Johnson of Critical Role, to draw back the curtain on the tumultuous past of the Mighty Nein's Yasha Nydoorin.

Hardcover, 56 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.