The Mighty Nein Origins

Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins is an upcoming graphic novel series published by Dark Horse Comics. It will tell the backstory of each member of the Mighty Nein before they met.

Jester Lavorre
The first issue of the series was originally set to release on June 16, 2021 and is written by Sam Maggs with art by Hunter Severn Bonyun, colors by Cathy Le, lettering by Ariana Maher, with direction by Laura Bailey and Matthew Mercer. It will focus on Jester's childhood. It is now set to release on September 15, 2021.

Summary:

''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.''

Caleb Widogast
The second issue was originally set to release on July 14, 2021 and is written by Jody Houser with line art by Selina Espiritu, colors Diana Sousa, lettering by Ariana Maher, with direction by Liam O'Brien and Matthew Mercer. It will focus on Caleb's time at the Soltryce Academy. It is now set to release on October 20, 2021.

Summary:

''In 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.''

Veth Brenatto
For Free Comic Book Day 2021, Dark Horse Comics announced a Critical Role/The Witcher issue, to be released August 14 at local comic shops. Explore a small but important corner from the adventures of the Mighty Nein. This world-building short story is brought to life by seasoned Critical Role writer Jody Houser and new to the series artist Tyler Walpole.

Yasha Nydoorin
The third issue is set to release on September 15, 2021, written by Cecil Casellucci, with line art by William Kirkby, color by Diana Sousa, and lettering by Ariana Maher. Developed with direction by Ashley Johnson and Matthew Mercer.

Summary:

''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.''