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Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins
Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins: Caduceus Clay
Caduceus’ tale, meanwhile, revolves around the longstanding rituals of the Clay family in the Blooming Grove, and the cleric’s efforts to investigate a creeping corruption affecting the sacred sanctuary alongside his sister Clarabelle.
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First published June 1, 2024
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July 7, 2024
The Origins comics have been a bit hit or miss for me, but I really liked this one! The art is gorgeous, and I loved getting a closer look at the Blooming Grove and the Clays' home. The breaking the fourth wall moment was perfect. I think the Origin story works well for Caduceus because it didn't need a self-contained plot; I just enjoyed getting to spend more time with this character.
June 24, 2024
Out of all of the Critical Role characzmters, Caduceus is one of my absolute favorites and this comic provides a beautiful look at his backstory.
June 16, 2024
"Do you regret that love?"
OK, thanks for making me CRY.
I've loved Caduceus from the moment he joined the campaign, and getting to see his home life and that isolation he's faced for the sake of the Grove was beautiful. Its easy to see his motivations, the loss of his family as they search for a cure that lead him to join the Might Nein. It was no easy choice for him, but a necessary one.
The art in the story was absolutely phenomenonal. Such attention to detail on every single page to bring Caduceus' story to life.
I'm sad the origins comics are over, but I'm forever grateful for the love and care each one gave to honour their character and their humble beginnings.
OK, thanks for making me CRY.
I've loved Caduceus from the moment he joined the campaign, and getting to see his home life and that isolation he's faced for the sake of the Grove was beautiful. Its easy to see his motivations, the loss of his family as they search for a cure that lead him to join the Might Nein. It was no easy choice for him, but a necessary one.
The art in the story was absolutely phenomenonal. Such attention to detail on every single page to bring Caduceus' story to life.
I'm sad the origins comics are over, but I'm forever grateful for the love and care each one gave to honour their character and their humble beginnings.
June 15, 2024
Caduceus Clay was such a breath of fresh air from campaign two of Critical Role, arriving on the tail end of a major tragedy for the adventuring party known as The Mighty Nein. His wisdom and calm energy was incredibly important to their adventure and it was so cool to see a bit of his story and how he came to be with the group.
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July 7, 2024I feel so unbelievably melancholy right now writing this review because I have finally finished all the M9 Origins. I have read each volume as it has been published, with many accolades and many criticisms to boot. Despite this wide range of emotions throughout the experience, I am pleased to say that we ended here with one of the higher notes. If you could not tell based on the stellar average rating, Cad's story is one of beauty and authenticity.
I was initially unsure if the projected story would truly feel like the other origins because the corpse quest did not seem significant enough, but I do feel as though it all came together by the end. Similarly, I was not sure if I would like or connect with the characters as much because Cad is not one of my top M9 characters (even though I still like him), but the character facet proved to be pretty smoothly done. I felt invested in the family, the grove - which was drawn exactly like I imagined it - and all of the other creatures on the premises.
There are some M9 volumes that are probably skippable, but I would recommend this one 100%! I think it marks an amazing endpoint to the series, and it elicits countless emotions from beginning to end.
I was initially unsure if the projected story would truly feel like the other origins because the corpse quest did not seem significant enough, but I do feel as though it all came together by the end. Similarly, I was not sure if I would like or connect with the characters as much because Cad is not one of my top M9 characters (even though I still like him), but the character facet proved to be pretty smoothly done. I felt invested in the family, the grove - which was drawn exactly like I imagined it - and all of the other creatures on the premises.
There are some M9 volumes that are probably skippable, but I would recommend this one 100%! I think it marks an amazing endpoint to the series, and it elicits countless emotions from beginning to end.
June 17, 2024
Caduceus never fails to make me cry :')
June 12, 2024
EVERYTHING I WANTED AND MORE. Love love love love.
June 22, 2024
this was so pretty and sad and gorgeous and lonely
absolutely loved it
absolutely loved it
February 5, 2024
Independent of Caduceus playing a larger role as part of the Mighty Nein campaign, this origin story was simply beautiful. The Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins series has been incredibly well done across all the graphic novels, and I have thoroughly enjoyed them all. I have also been very prone to saying "this was the best one yet" several times. Again, it's the truth though. The writing was incredibly beautiful and insightful, and the art captured the world around the characters so very well. I can't recommend it enough.
Special Thanks to Dark Horse Comics and Edelweiss Plus for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review.
Special Thanks to Dark Horse Comics and Edelweiss Plus for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review.
April 17, 2024
This was short but terrific. I'm not all that familiar with Critical Role but that didn't really matter. A good fantasy story is a good fantasy story. This one is also filled with gorgeous art (which hasn't always been the case with these Critical Role origin stories). My only complaint about this is that I wanted more.
July 2, 2024
Probably the best one I've read in the Mighty Nein Origins comic series, but I am biased because the whole concept of Caduceus and his family as people providing mortuary rites and returning bodies to nature is just. Peak my aesthetic of choice. As someone who only knows tidbits of Critical Role through osmosis and very little of Caduceus, it's a success that I get so engrossed in these stories. To be honest I doubt I'll ever watch/listen to Critical Role in its entirety, but I will most probably devour the show once it airs just like I did with the first 2 seasons of Vox Machina.
February 24, 2024
**I received an e-arc from Edelweiss**
My only complaint about these is that I always want them to be longer. I would read multiple novels about these characters' origin stories. I adore Caduceus so much, and the colors and imagery in this one were stunning and perfect for his character.
My only complaint about these is that I always want them to be longer. I would read multiple novels about these characters' origin stories. I adore Caduceus so much, and the colors and imagery in this one were stunning and perfect for his character.
July 12, 2024
Caduceus is my favorite Taliesin character and my favorite CR character. He is low-key, compassionate, and though he does not talk much, when he speaks, it contains multitudes. This story is all of those qualities and, without spoiling the last page, warms the heart like a fresh cup of tea.
June 16, 2024
A beautifully illustrated rendition of Caduceus’s life before he met the Mighty Nein. The story is light on action but heavy on thought and emotion. It was a quick read and I truly adored it!
June 18, 2024
This is currently my favorite of the mighty nein comic series. The art is gorgeous and the plot is cohesive and good. I’ve noticed that most of the books imo have one or the other not both.
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June 18, 2024The art in this was GORGEOUS. Very simple story-wise, but maybe my favorite M9 Origins comic?
June 19, 2024
Very well done.
June 19, 2024
Made me tear up
June 21, 2024
I mean, it's Caduceus Clay making me cry or reflect on life choices. It's been a hot minute since he/Taliesin has done this. I love this look into his past. Such a good installment.
June 26, 2024
Caduceus Clay is the epitome of a cozy character.
June 29, 2024
Absolutely stunning artwork at per with these comics - and just so sad!
July 5, 2024
there he goes my baby
July 8, 2024
Absolutely ADORED the artwork on this one.
July 10, 2024
I cried and laughed.
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