Discover the captivating beginnings of Critical Role's Vox Machina team in Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Omnibus—Series I and II.
The press release follows:
Media Release -- Dark Horse Books and Critical Role present the Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Omnibus—Series I and II, a new paperback collection that will be available in Spring 2026. This new edition collects Volume I written by Matthew Mercer and Matthew Colville, illustrated by Olivia Samson, colored and lettered by Chris Northrop (Black Box Chronicles) and Volume II written by Matthew Mercer and Jody Houser (Orphan Black, Stranger Things), illustrated by Olivia Samson, colored by MSASSYK (Batman: The Brave and the Bold), and lettered by and lettered by Ariana Maher (Demon Days: X-Men). The paperback compendium will feature cover art by Hunter Bonyun.
About Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Omnibus—Series I and II:
What do a flirtatious bard, a clueless barbarian, a naïve druid, a pair of stealthy twins, a holy cleric, and a vengeful gunslinger all have in common? They're not sure either, but one day they'll become the heroes known as Vox Machina! Follow the main characters from the smash-hit series Critical Role as they team up for the first time, facing cults and curses in the revelation of their origins and the path that will lead them to glory…eventually.
Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Omnibus—Series I and II (304 pages, 6.625" x 10.1875", paperback) arrives in bookstores on April 7, 2026 and in comic shops on April 8, 2026. It is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $29.99.
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Praise for Critical Role comics and graphic novels:
"It's a fantastic story filled with amazing action, thrills, and the kind of world-building that I love from the world of Critical Role. Every moment is worth the read and adds many great character moments for Ripley and the rest of the characters."—The Super Powered Fancast (The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 1—Ripley)
"Critical Role fans will leap at this opportunity to delve further into the background of their favorite characters, whilst newcomers looking for a jumping on point will find this a welcome read."—Turnaround UK
"If you're a fan of Critical Role, and if you're curious about the exploits of the show's first cast of characters, this volume is a fantastic primer and one you won't regret."—Women Write About Comics (Vox Machina Origins Library Edition)
"Vox Machina Origins is a triple-threat treat to fans new, old, and uninitiated. Awesome artwork = check. Superb storytelling = check. Humour, heart, and a heavy right hook of action = check, check, check."—The Fantasy Hive
"Vox Machina Origins II is one of the best comics adaptations I've read in a while. It oozes fun and personality, and serves as an excellent starting point for fans interested in what Critical Role has to offer. It's also a great fantasy series that can be enjoyed by anyone who loves traditional adventures in high fantasy."—Comicbook.com
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