Fans of Critical Role have reason to celebrate, as Dark Horse Comics is bringing Vox Machina’s greatest adventure to bookstores and comic shops in an all-new collection, delivering the complete origin story they’ve always wanted.
Below, fans can find an exclusive preview and cover art of Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Omnibus—Series I and II, which will be arriving in Spring 2026. Since its launch, Critical Role has quickly became one of the most popular web series, following professional voice actors on thrilling Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. And paving the way for the animated series The Legends of Vox Machina on Prime Video.
From there, fan-favorite characters Keyleth, Percy, Grog, Pike, Scanlan, Vax’ildan, and Vex’ahlia made their way into comics, with Dark Horse delivering a series that explored Vox Machina’s early adventures in greater depth. Now, fans can enjoy the legendary Vox Machina’s full origin story in an Omnibus compiling Volumes I and II of the comic series.
Dark Horse Brings Vox Machina’s Complete Origin Story to Life in a Must-Have Omnibus
Everything Fans Need to Know About the Release of Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Omnibus—Series I and II
Dark Horse presents Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Omnibus—Series I and II as a 304-page collection that delivers the complete origin story of fans’ favorite heroic campaigners. The omnibus will be available in bookstores on April 7, 2026, and in comic shops on April 8, 2026, for $29.99. Pre-orders are now open at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and local comic shops.
For those unfamiliar with Critical Role’s comic series, this news is particularly exciting because the comics were created with the original web series cast alongside other talented creatives. This edition collects Volume I, written by Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer and Matthew Colville, illustrated by Olivia Samson, and colored and lettered by Chris Northrop.
It also includes Volume II, written by Matthew Mercer and Jody Houser, illustrated by Olivia Samson, colored by MSASSYK, and lettered by Ariana Maher. The paperback compendium features cover art by Hunter Bonyun, making it a must-have for die-hard Critical Role fans and offering fans a fully immersive introduction to Vox Machina’s early adventures through an unparalleled reading experience.
New to Critical Role? Vox Machina Origins Omnibus Is the Perfect Place to Start
Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Omnibus isn’t just for long-time fans. Since it captures the group’s complete origin story, it’s the perfect entry point for newcomers to the franchise. The collection is guaranteed to hook readers with the fan-favorite characters who make up the legendary Vox Machina campaign, offering an engaging introduction to their adventures.
Here, fans will meet a flirtatious bard, a clueless barbarian, a naïve druid, a pair of stealthy twins, a holy cleric, and a vengeful gunslinger as they embark on unforgettable adventures. These journeys shape them into the heroes known as Vox Machina. This beloved Critical Role chapter is a must-read for fans, new or old, promising an experience they won’t forget.
Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Omnibus—Series I and II is coming in Spring 2026 from Dark Horse Books and Critical Role!