Dark Horse To Publish ‘Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins’ Hardcover Series

Dark Horse Comics has announced Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins, a new line of hardcover graphic novels focusing on the cast of the series including Jester, Caleb, Fjord, Mollymauk, Yasha, Beauregard, Nott, and Caduceus. The first two focus on Jester Lavorre and Caleb Widogast.

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.

Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins – Jester Lavorre is written by Sam Maggs, illustrated by Severn Bonyun, and colored by Cathy Le. It’s developed in direct consultation with Critical Role cast members Laura Bailey and Matthew Mercer. It’s set for release on June 16th, 2021 and is currently available for pre-order at your local comic shop, bookstore, and Amazon.

The next month sees the release of Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins – Caleb Widogast from writer Jody Houser, artist Selina Espiritu, and colorist Diana Sousa. Critical Role cast members Matthew Mercer and Liam O’Brien provide direction.

In Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins: Caleb Widogast, Bren Aldric Ermendrud is chosen to attend the exclusive Soltryce Academy, preparing for an important future in service to the Empire. But nobody––least of all Bren himself––can foresee the cruelty he will endure, and the ways in which it will 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: The Mighty Nein Origins – Caleb Widogast will debut on July 14th, 2021 and is currently available for pre-order at your local comic shop, bookstore, and Amazon. Both books will retail for $17.99 each.