Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly (2026 Titan) #1 - Cover A Alex Horley

Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly #1 (of 4) — Cover A by Alex Horley

A rookie cop confronts pure evil — and on Coldwind Farm, a monster waits in the dark.

Explore the origins of original Dead by Daylight killer, The Hillbilly! When officer Darnell Hollis makes the largest drugs bust in his small town's history, the 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 the Rookie is haunted by horrific visions of violence and viscera in waking nightmares. And on Coldwind Farm, Hollis is confronted by a monster who is kept in a dark basement and lives for the slaughter. In the dense fog, a man called Boy tests the strengths of his chains, waiting for the day he'll break free...

• Script: Derek Fridolfs
• Art: Dean Kotz & Alison Hu
• Cover: Cover A — Alex Horley
• Format: Comic Book US, 32 pages (series of 4)
• Audience: Mature Readers (MR)
• Publisher: Titan Comics
• Series: Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly (2026)
• Release date: April 8, 2026

🎮 Spin-off from the critically acclaimed horror video game Dead by Daylight! Includes an exclusive in-game charm code found inside the issue.

⚠️ This issue is rated Mature Readers — recommended for adult audiences.