Featuring a new adventure from the world of Critical Role!

Dark Horse Books and Critical Role present Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins IV, available in Fall 2025 in a collected volume, which will be presented both in paperback and a Deluxe Edition hardcover. Created in consultation with the cast of Critical Role, this new adventure is written by New York Times-bestselling author Jody Houser (Orphan Black, Stranger Things), illustrated by Noah Hayes (The Avant-Guards), colored by Diana Sousa (Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins, Mall Goth), and lettered by Ariana Maher (James Bond, Critical Role).

After the disappearance of Sir Fince, Vox Machina is tasked with investigating his whereabouts. After some poking and prodding, the team is led to a mysterious basement where dark forces loom. Meanwhile, Vax and Pike face off against a vicious chimera which puts both of their fighting skills to the test, and the rest of the crew navigate an underground cavern in hopes of reuniting with the two. It’ll take the help of an unexpected ally to guide the members of Vox Machina to their next objective: the Clasp’s headquarters.

Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins IV will be available in both a paperback and a Deluxe Edition hardcover with bonus materials. Both versions collect issues #1-6 of the series, a sketchbook section, and cover gallery. The deluxe edition also features a stunning, easy-to-hold faux-leather cover with an intricate metallic design and a gallery-quality lithograph collected in a matching slipcase!

Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins IV (152 pages, paperback, 6.625" x 10.1875") will be available in bookstores and comics shops on November 4, 2025. It is now available to preorder at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $19.99.

Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins IV Deluxe Edition (152 pages, hardcover, 6.625" x 10.1875") will be available in bookstores and comics shops on November 4, 2025. It is now available to preorder atAmazon, Barnes and Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $69.99.

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Praise for Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins:

“This remains one of the best fantasy comics on stands today.”—Comicbook.com

"If you are a fan of Critical Role and the adventures of Vox Machina, I cannot recommend the series enough."—But Why Tho

"Jody Houser provides a script that perfectly captures the voices of these characters I grew to love through over 400 hours of game-play."—Women Write About Comics

About Critical Role

Critical Role is one of the fastest growing independent media companies in the world, starting as a roleplaying game between friends and evolving into a new kind of organization dedicated to storytelling, community and imagination. As Critical Role continues to expand the unique universe it has created, with complex stories set in an ever-evolving world, it also continues to create more ways for fans to experience the brand, including both fiction and nonfiction books on the New York Times Best Sellers list, comic books, graphic novels, collectibles, tabletop and roleplaying games, podcasts, live events, and a critically-acclaimed animated series, The Legend of Vox Machina, airing exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Additionally, Critical Role has launched two major initiatives: an official 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Critical Role Foundation (CRF), and a tabletop game publishing company, Darrington Press. With an original cast of award-winning veteran voice actors who are also co-founders of the company, including Matthew Mercer, Ashley Johnson, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel, Laura Bailey and Liam O'Brien, Critical Role is committed to ensuring anyone can discover its stories, characters and community. For more information on Critical Role go to www.critrole.com.