Dead By Daylight: The Hillbilly
Will be published approx. on 27. October 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-78774-770-8 (ISBN)
Description
From the best-selling horror video game comes the origins of an iconic Killer - The Hillbilly.
When a rookie cop stumbles across the face of true evil, it'll take all his might to survive.
NYT-bestselling and Eisner nominated writer Derek Fridolfs, explores the tragic origins of one of Dead by Daylight's original Killers. With bold, graphic art from Dean Kotz and Allison Hu, step into the twisting politics of the rust belt in the 1970s and the dark secrets kept behind closed doors and locked away in the dark.
When police officer Darnell Hollis makes the largest drugs bust in his small town's history, his success draws the attention of City Hall. On the fast track to success, this could be life-changing for Hollis and his young family.
But being part of an elite group of deputies takes its toll on Hollis, who's haunted by horrific visions of violence and viscera in waking nightmares. And on Coldwind Farm, Hollis is confronted by a monster of a man who is kept in a dark room and lives for the slaughter. In the dense fog, a man named "Boy" tests the strengths of his chains, waiting for the day he'll break free...
Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly is a graphic novel which collects issues 1-4 of the comic series, plus behind the scenes material from the development of the comic series and a full gallery of the cover art.
When a rookie cop stumbles across the face of true evil, it'll take all his might to survive.
NYT-bestselling and Eisner nominated writer Derek Fridolfs, explores the tragic origins of one of Dead by Daylight's original Killers. With bold, graphic art from Dean Kotz and Allison Hu, step into the twisting politics of the rust belt in the 1970s and the dark secrets kept behind closed doors and locked away in the dark.
When police officer Darnell Hollis makes the largest drugs bust in his small town's history, his success draws the attention of City Hall. On the fast track to success, this could be life-changing for Hollis and his young family.
But being part of an elite group of deputies takes its toll on Hollis, who's haunted by horrific visions of violence and viscera in waking nightmares. And on Coldwind Farm, Hollis is confronted by a monster of a man who is kept in a dark room and lives for the slaughter. In the dense fog, a man named "Boy" tests the strengths of his chains, waiting for the day he'll break free...
Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly is a graphic novel which collects issues 1-4 of the comic series, plus behind the scenes material from the development of the comic series and a full gallery of the cover art.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Titan Books Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
369 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78774-770-8 (9781787747708)
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Derek Fridolfs is a New York Times bestselling author and Eisner nominated writer. He works in the comic book industry as a writer, artist, and inker. He has worked on a range of beloved properties including Batman, Detective Comics, Arkham City, Legends Of The Dark Knight, Gotham Academy, Adventures Of Superman, Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Zatanna, Justice League Beyond, and JLA. And he's written and illustrated comics based on the animated series Adventure Time, Regular Show, Clarence, Dexter's Laboratory, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teen Titans Go, Looney Tunes, and Scooby-Doo. His first book market title for SCHOLASTIC, Secret Hero Society, debuted at #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List for Hardcover Graphic Books. And he's been Eisner nominated for co-writing Batman: Li'l Gotham with Dustin Nguyen for DC Comics. Derek resides in California, where he enjoys pizza, book hunting, weekend trips, and afternoon naps.
Dean Kotz Originally from North-eastern Pennsylvania, Dean studied Painting at West Chester University and has been professionally drawing comics since 2009. He's worked for Dark Horse, Image, Dynamite, Titan, IDW, Boom! Studios, and others, on titles such as Black Hammer Visions, Krampus!, Dungeons and Dragons: Evil at Baldur's Gate, and Savage Sword of Conan.
Allison Hu
Dean Kotz Originally from North-eastern Pennsylvania, Dean studied Painting at West Chester University and has been professionally drawing comics since 2009. He's worked for Dark Horse, Image, Dynamite, Titan, IDW, Boom! Studios, and others, on titles such as Black Hammer Visions, Krampus!, Dungeons and Dragons: Evil at Baldur's Gate, and Savage Sword of Conan.
Allison Hu