Dead by Daylight Expands Lore With The Hillbilly Comic Series
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Titan Comics is launching Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly Comic Issue #1 on April 8, 2026, exploring the killer's origins through a story written by Derek Fridolfs and illustrated by Dean Kotz.
Asymmetrical horror staple Dead by Daylight is continuing to expand far beyond its core match lobby. Titan Comics has officially dropped the trailer for Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly Comic Issue #1, giving players a first look at the upcoming printed series that dives deep into the backstory of one of the game's most recognizable original killers. Issue #1 hits comic shops on April 8, 2026, and the project brings some serious industry talent to the table.
Written by Derek Fridolfs, known for Batman: Arkham City, with interior art by Dean Kotz and colors by Allison Hu, the series aims to flesh out the grim origins of the character. The narrative centers on a rookie cop who stumbles onto something horrifying while trying to uncover the face of pure evil in the fog. For a game that relies heavily on atmospheric lore and community storytelling through player matches and creator theories, expanding into official graphic novels is a smart play to keep the universe engaging between updates.
Horror franchises thrive when they give communities more material to digest across different media formats. Whether you spend your time grinding out killer ranks, watching your favorite creators run survivor loops on Twitch, or exploring the expanding expanded universe, this comic offers a solid reason to dive deeper into the realm. You can check out the official trailer over at IGN South Africa to catch a glimpse of the art style and tone before the first issue drops this spring.
Tags: Dead by Daylight, Comics, Horror, Gaming Lore, Titan Comics
Original article: IGN South Africa