Dead By Daylight: The Hillbilly #1
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| Writer | Derek Fridolfs |
| Artist | Dean Kotz |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
A rookie cop uncovers the face of pure evil.
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 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 strength of his chains, waiting for the day he’ll break free…
Written by Derek Fridolfs (Batman, Stran
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CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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10
ComicsOnline - ComicsOnline Staff
Apr 07, 2026Of course, fans of the video game will very much enjoy this ride and will love learning more about their favorite, iconic killers in Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly #1. For the “Somehow, I never heard of this game” horror fans like me, get in and buckle up! Read Full Review
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10
Impulse Gamer - Howard Smith
Apr 20, 2026Overall, Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly #1 doesn’t fail to entertain, and readers will come to like this comic book. It was a little slow in the beginning, but it improved as more pages were turned. It even has an exclusive code that players can use to unlock some digital gifts in the game. Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - David Brooke
Feb 11, 2026Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly #1 successfully translates the tension and dread of the video game into a grounded horror comic that favors atmosphere and character over nonstop slasher spectacle. Fridolfs builds suspense through Officer Darnell Hollis, giving readers a relatable anchor before unleashing the larger terror lurking beneath the town’s surface. Kotz reinforces the tone with gritty, pulpy visuals that feel raw and unsettling. While readers expecting a Hillbilly-focused debut may wish for more page time from the killer, the slow-burn approach strengthens the mystery and creates a strong foundation for the series. Read Full Review
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8.0
COMICON - Tom Smithyman
Mar 30, 2026One of the video game’s original killers comes to life — while bringing death — in this first issue of a new limited series. The artwork has a muddy throwback feel, and the story follows a familiar path, though the issue ends a bit abruptly. Read Full Review
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7.0
Comic Crusaders - Al Mega
Apr 09, 2026Overall, Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly #1 is a smart, nasty debut that understands how to build fear instead of just yelling horror at the reader. It captures the tension and vulnerability that make the game work while still standing on its own as a comic. This is a strong start, and more importantly, it leaves room for the series to get even meaner from here. Big WEPA. Read Full Review
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