The Mighty Nein Origins: Nott the Brave

The Mighty Nein Origins: Nott the Brave is the fifth issue of Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins written by Sam Maggs, with direction from Matthew Mercer and Sam Riegel, and art by William Kirkby. The cover was illustrated by Kirkby and Mildred Louis, who also served as colorist. Originally scheduled for publication by Dark Horse Comics on April 6, 2022, the comic will now release in comic shops on January 18, 2023 and in book stores and retailers on January 31, 2023. The comic will further explore the backstory of Sam's player character, Veth Brenatto.

Development
The comic was originally scheduled for publication by Dark Horse Comics on April 5, 2022. Due to the 2021–2022 global supply chain crisis and unidentified circumstances with creative teams, all Critical Role titles were delayed, and The Mighty Nein Origins: Nott the Brave instead will release digitally and at major retailers on January 18, 2023.

Nott the Brave was originally the fourth installment when Fjord Stone was announced, but Nott the Brave is currently set to release fifth after both it and Fjord Stone were subsequently delayed.