Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Library Edition Volume 2 is a collection of the last four of the releases in the series Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins,[1] in one oversized volume, including an expanded sketchbook section and all-new cover art by Robynn Frauhn.[2]
Synopsis[]
Included in the collection are:
Fjord Stone[]
The fourth issue released through comic shops on December 13, 2022, and through other book sellers on January 10, 2023. It was written by Kevin Burke and Chris Wyatt, with direction from Matthew Mercer and Travis Willingham. Art is by Selina Espiritu with colors by Diana Sousa. [3]
Summary:
Growing up in an orphanage on the Menagerie Coast, Fjord Stone has never been comfortable with the assumptions people draw from his half-orc heritage. His sweet, sensitive nature will do him no favors in Port Damali. Luckily, a chance meeting lands Fjord with a job, a mentor, and more adventure than he could ever dream of on the path that will eventually lead him to the rest of the Mighty Nein!
Mollymauk Tealeaf[]
The sixth issue released on May 16, 2023. It was written by Jody Houser with art by Hunter Severn Bonyun, color by Cathy Le, and lettering by Ariana Maher. It was developed with direction by Taliesin Jaffe and Matthew Mercer.[4]
Summary:
What strange events created Mollymauk Tealeaf? Entertainer, fighter, and performer, "Molly" has a knack for hiding his true self behind the shifting color and shape of a personality he seems to wear like his singular coat. But as with every member of the Mighty Nein, his past will eventually catch up with him...and it's a strange one indeed.
Beauregard Lionett[]
The seventh issue released on April 30, 2024, written by Mae Catt with art by Guilherme Balbi, color by Diana Sousa, and lettering by Ariana Maher, developed with direction by Marisha Ray and Matthew Mercer.[5]
Summary:
Despite her origins with a “traditional” family, Beauregard Lionett's penchant for troublemaking was legendary. Outraged by her criminal activity, Beau’s father arranged for her to be kidnapped and turned over to the order of monks known as the Cobalt Soul for some much-needed discipline and direction. But the direction Beau takes--toward the Mighty Nein--isn’t what anyone anticipated.[6]
Caduceus Clay[]
The eighth and final issue was released on June 19, 2024, written by Kendra Wells with art by Selina Espiritu, color by Eren Angiolini, and lettering by Ariana Maher. It was developed with direction by Taliesin Jaffe and Matthew Mercer.[5]
Summary:
Generations of the Clay family have tended to the careful rituals in the Blooming Grove. But when corruption begins to creep in on their sacred space, the Clays depart one by one to seek answers. Soon young Caduceus and Clarabelle are the only ones left, and when a dangerous burial quest falls to Caduceus, he must leave the Grove to do the family’s work.[6]
Development[]
The collection was announced on July 3, 2024 and scheduled for publication by Dark Horse Comics on December 3, 2024 in bookstores and December 4, 2024 in comic shops.[2]
Media[]
Editions[]
| ISBN | Released | Publisher | Format | Price | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1506723810 | 4 December 2024 | Dark Horse Comics | Hardcover | $49.99 | [1] |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 See the listing on the Dark Horse website.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 See "Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Library Edition Volume 2 Announced" on ComicBook.com, Christian Hoffer, 3 July 2024.
- ↑ See "The next Critical Role comic tells the story of half-orc Fjord Stone" on Polygon.com.
- ↑ "Mighty Nein Origins: Mollymauk Tealeaf is Critical Role's Next OGN (Exclusive)" (February 3, 2022) by Samantha King at ScreenRant.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Critical Role’s Mighty Nein Origins series to conclude in 2024 with Beauregard and Caduceus’ backstories" (September 14, 2023) by Matt Jarvis at Dicebreaker.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1
The Mighty Nein Origins Library Concludes with Two Final Graphic Novels, Arriving 2024 on Dark Horse Comics' official website .
Art:
- ↑ Official art of the cover of Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Library Edition Volume 2, by Robynn Frauhn (source). This file is a copyrighted work. Its use in this article is asserted to qualify as fair use of the material under United States copyright law.
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