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. It was written by Sam Maggs, with direction from Matthew Mercer and Sam Riegel, and art was illustrated by William Kirkby with colors by Eren Angiolini. The cover was illustrated by Kirkby and Mildred Louis.

Originally scheduled for publication by Dark Horse Comics on April 6, 2022, the comic was delayed to release in comic shops on January 18, 2023 and in book stores and retailers on January 31, 2023. The comic further explores the backstory of Sam's player character, Veth Brenatto.

Returning
These characters previously appeared in Campaign 2.
 * Veth Brenatto
 * Yeza Brenatto
 * Luc Brenatto
 * Isharnai
 * Caleb Widogast, non-speaking appearance

New
These character have not previously appeared in Campaign 2 or any other Critical Role work, though they may have been previously mentioned.
 * Khaaz, torturer and partner of Drekkit
 * Drekkit, leader of the goblin band

Publication
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 released in comic shops on January 18, 2023 and in retailers and book stores on January 31, 2023.

Nott the Brave was originally the fourth installment when Fjord Stone was announced, but Nott the Brave ultimately released fifth after both it and Fjord Stone were subsequently delayed. Nott the Brave will be collected in an oversized library edition, The Mighty Nein Origins Library Edition Volume 1, on September 13, 2023 alongside the first three installments of the series: Jester Lavorre, Caleb Widogast, and Yasha Nydoorin.

Mildred Louis was originally announced as the interior colorist. The graphic novel released with interior colors by Eren Angiolini and cover art colors by Louis.