{"product_id":"dead-by-daylight-the-hillbilly-1-cover-g-color-blank-variant-2026-bn","title":"Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly # 1 Cover G Color Blank Variant 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDead by Daylight: The Hillbilly #1\u003c\/b\u003e is the first issue of a 4-part prequel miniseries by Titan Comics, released on April 8, 2026. Following the success of The Legion comic, this series dives into the origin story of Max Thompson Jr., the original chainsaw-wielding killer from the video game. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot \u0026amp; Themes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story presents a \"slow-burn\" horror mystery that introduces a new human perspective to the lore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Protagonist: The issue follows Darnell Hollis, a rookie cop who achieves local fame after a major drug bust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWaking Nightmares: Despite his success, Hollis is haunted by terrifying visions of violence and viscera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColdwind Farm: The narrative leads Hollis to the infamous Coldwind Farm, where he encounters a disfigured \"monster\" kept in a dark basement—a man known simply as \"Boy\" who is testing the strength of his chains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Killer: While The Hillbilly is featured on the covers, his appearance in the first issue is primarily a cliffhanger, establishing the atmosphere before the full slaughter begins. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Derek Fridolfs (Batman: Arkham City) with gritty, pulp-style art by Dean Kotz and colors by Allison Hu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eIn-Game Bonus: Every physical copy includes a unique code to unlock an exclusive in-game charm for the Dead by Daylight video game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVisual Style: The art is designed with a \"raw and unsettling\" 1970s horror aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48274991448164,"sku":"BN 12 1","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_04_24_22_22_54_151.jpg?v=1777087428","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/dead-by-daylight-the-hillbilly-1-cover-g-color-blank-variant-2026-bn","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}