Exclusive Preview: Critical Role Vox Machina Origins III Issue #2

The world of Critical Role continues to grow, thanks to the fantasy roleplaying and bare-knuckle brawling Vox Machina Origins Series III. The continuing series from Dark Horse isn't pulling any punches, either literally or figuratively, sending the heroes of Vox Machina (stars of Critical Role's first campaign) into a brand new kind of battle. The kind spectators are placing bets on... and we've got your exclusive first look.

The popular webseries Critical Role has grown to include comics, games, and a Vox Machina animated series. What started as a group of voice actors playing Dungeons & Dragons online, the characters created for the campaign grew into household names for their adoring fans, leading many to ask the question: how did Vox Machina actually unite? That answer was a story that could only be told in a Dark Horse comic book, beginning as Vox Machina Origins, and chronicling the events that turned these unlikely teammates into the well-known adventurers (for hire) they ultimately became. Now Vox Machina Origins III assembles the same comic book team of series creator and host Matthew Mercer co-writing with Jody Houser (Orphan Black, Stranger Things), art by Olivia Samson and MSASSYK (Gotham Academy), and letters by Ariana Maher (Xena).

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The first issue of Vox Machina Origins III saw the team spend their coin as quickly as they made it, leaving them in search of their next payday. And while the heartbroken Westruun mother in search of her missing son is clearly unresolved for now, the heroes have more important concerns. For starters, they agreed to take part in "The Brawler's League of Tal'dorei" before even knowing what kind of a fight they were in for. The final page of Issue #1 confirmed they would be facing formidable opponents in "Goreshon's Fist," in what looks to be a fight to the death (or permanent incapacitation, at the very least). Now Screen Rant is pleased to offer an exclusive preview of the coming battle in Critical Role: Vox Machine Origins III #2 embedded below.

• CRITICAL ROLE: VOX MACHINA ORIGINS III #2
• Prepare for a grudge match!
• Vox Machina enters the ring in an underground fight club, in search of coin to fund their next round of debauchery. But their hopes for easy money are dashed when they're confronted with a familiar unfriendly face. Expect fierce fights, foul play, and a hefty helping of magical smackdown from this latest installment with your favorite band of adventurers!
• Jump back into the fray with series III of Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins, from the New York Times bestselling team of Jody Houser (Orphan Black, Stranger Things), Olivia Samson, MSASSYK (Isola, Gotham Academy), and Ariana Maher (James Bond, Xena)!
• Writer: Matthew Mercer, Jody Houser
• Artist: Olivia Samson
• Colorist: MSASSYK
• Cover: Jess Taylor

You can currently pre-order Vox Machina Origins Series III #2 anywhere comic books are sold, and digitally through comiXology and Dark Horse Digital.

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