Finally, Critical Role Set to Adapt One of Vox Machina’s Greatest Stories

Exciting news for fans of Critical Role: Dark Horse Comics is set to release a brand new collection featuring Vox Machina’s latest escapades. The beloved ensemble of heroes from Tal’Dorei is back in the fourth volume of Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins, and this title promises an enticing experience for both loyal followers and newcomers to the series.

Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins IV, created by an impressive team including Matthew Mercer, Jody Houser, Noah Hayes, Diana Sousa, and Ariana Maher, will be presented in a striking oversized format. As revealed by Dark Horse Comics, fans can currently dive into the first five issues, with the much-anticipated sixth installment scheduled for release on April 2nd, 2025. Later this summer, readers will be able to enjoy the complete narrative, available in both paperback and deluxe hardcover editions.

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The new storyline reintroduces fan favorites like Keyleth, Percy, Grog, Pike, Scanlan, Vax’ildan, and Vex’alhia, offering a fascinating glimpse into the origins of Vox Machina, set before the events of Critical Role’s highly acclaimed campaign.

Vox Machina’s Adventures Continue with Dark Horse Comics

New Comic Collection for Critical Role’s First Campaign

The main characters in The Legend of Vox Machina standing together

Vox Machina debuted as the inaugural campaign in Critical Role, a web series featuring professional voice actors engaging in Dungeons & Dragons gameplay. The show’s extreme popularity has led to a sprawling multimedia franchise. Among its most significant developments is the animated adaptation, The Legends of Vox Machina, available on Prime Video, as well as ongoing comics published by Dark Horse.

Both Vox Machina and the succeeding campaign, Mighty Nein, have been given series exploring character backstories before their adventures unfold. The newest offering, Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins IV, follows this tradition. Previous narratives focused on individual members of the group; however, this installment has the entire party uniting on a quest entrusted to them.This collection will provide fans with exclusive stories from Vox Machina’s early adventures, arriving in Summer 2025.

Comic Expansion Presents New Challenges for Vox Machina

While the Campaign Concludes, Comics Thrive

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For dedicated readers deeply familiar with the Vox Machina campaign, Dark Horse’s forthcoming comic reimagines facets of their past that have remained hidden until now. The story involves the heroes being drawn into intriguing incidents occurring within the Council of Tal’Dorei, blending both familiar and new characters. With the creative talents of Houser, Hayes, and Dungeon Master Mercer, the rich world of Exandria continues to expand. This upcoming compilation is essential for Critical Role enthusiasts, as it fills in narrative gaps long after the original campaign has wrapped up.

Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins IV is set for release on August 25th, 2025, courtesy of Dark Horse Comics!

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