Today, Dark Horse Books, Critical Role, and Amazon MGM Studios have revealed The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Library Edition, a new hardcover edition collecting The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles—Ripley, Cassandra, and The Briarwoods.
All three prequel stories to the hit animated series The Legend of Vox Machina are written by Marieke Nijkamp (Critical Role: Vox Machina—Kith & Kin); illustrated by Tyler Walpole, Travis Hymel, and Aviv Or (Critical Role: The Tales of Exandria – Artagan); colored by Walpole and Diana Sousa (Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins); and lettered by Comicraft (Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures).
This set of interconnected graphic novels delves deeper into the world of The Legend of Vox Machina Season 1 and shines a light on the show’s offscreen storylines.
The library edition will also feature brand-new cover art by Or.
About The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Library Edition:
Get a deeper look into the pasts of iconic characters from The Legend of Vox Machina animated series with this hardcover collection of prequels! Gain a look into the motivations of Dr. Anna Ripley as she betrays the de Rolo family to aid the vicious Briarwoods, then root for Cassandra de Rolo as she works in the shadows to rebel against Delilah and Sylas as they parade her around the city as their pawn. Just as the hate for the Briarwoods settles in, see how the couple fell in love, formed an unbreakable bond, and fell into darkness throughout their time together.
The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Library Edition (hardcover, 240 pages, 9 x 12”) will be available wherever books are sold on January 26, 2027. It is now available for preorder at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $59.99.
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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