Reviews

Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins: Caleb Widogast by Liam O'Brien, Matthew Mercer, Jody Houser

birdbrofalcon's review

adventurous sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kennedy1210's review

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

fourhand13's review

challenging dark sad

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I was showing my mum and the first page i opened was the one of

the blumentrio fuckin in the bath

Anyway I love them..

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

chmedy's review

4.0

Nothing new for the fans of Critical Role, but it is nice to see Caleb's backstory in this format regardless of how painful and sad it is. Seeing him with his family broke my heart, especially since I knew what was going to happen. Leave it to Liam O'Brien to make the most tragic backstory possible.

Spoiler

Despite all the suffering, I love that we got to see Nott at the end. I think it's a great way of closing the story so kudos for that.

Also, what was the reason for this? Do you think making me cry is cool? You really had to give us this panel of Frumpkin going after Bren when he left for the Academy? Sure, rip my heart out of my chest and throw it in the garbage.

amzief's review

sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

yalestay's review

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

aurorathedragonlady's review

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

amybraunauthor's review

5.0

Caleb has always been a tragic, complex character, and this quick graphic novel illustrates that. Beautifully designed and drawn, heartbreaking and exciting, it’s perfect for all Critical Role fans!

crunchylettuce's review

dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Death of parent, Animal death, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Death, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Torture

jmontg18's review

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.75