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Preview: Hillbilly: The Treason of Twelve-Toe Maggie #1

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Hillbilly: The Treason of Twelve-Toe Maggie #1

Writer: Eric Powell
Artist: Eric Powell
Cover artist: Eric Powell

There are many tales of Rondel the wandering Hillbilly, this is but one. Some years after the great witch war, Rondel, in order to save an old friend, finds himself in an uncomfortable situation—in the service of his former captor, Twelve-Toe Maggie. Will he break the magical tie that binds him to the twelve-toed witch or will the wielder of the Devil’s Cleaver be at her service forever?

Comic book cover featuring a mysterious bearded man in a top hat and a grotesque creature with a pointed hat, set against a dark background. The title 'Hillbilly: The Treason of Twelve-Toe Maggie' is prominently displayed at the bottom.
Cover art for 'Hillbilly: The Treason of Twelve-Toe Maggie', featuring a dark, menacing figure with red eyes and a dramatic lightning motif, wielding a blood-stained weapon.
Illustration depicting a story titled 'Part One: The Black-Eyed Wanderer and the Devil's Cleaver'. The scene shows a woman with a child and a tree with intricate branches. Text boxes provide narrative context about the characters, a boy named Rondel and his mother, who live isolated in the woods.
A comic page featuring characters engaged in a dialogue. One character, Rondel, is helping a bird trapped in a net, while another character expresses his gratitude. The scene includes dark and mysterious undertones, with imagery of a cleaver and a devilish reference.
A comic page depicting a dark fantasy scene. Characters include a deeply troubled boy named Rondel and a witch named Mamie. Mamie is shown with a sinister expression, suggesting deceit. Rondel appears distressed as he discovers his home has been destroyed and experiences emotional turmoil over his mother’s fate. The illustrations convey themes of revenge and sorrow, with dark, expressive artwork and dialogue emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
A comic panel depicting two characters in a conversation, with one brandishing an axe and expressing a desire for vengeance against witches, while the other appears to warn him. The background features dark trees, enhancing the dark fantasy theme.
A comic panel titled 'Part Two: Bound by Friendship' depicting a scene set after the War of Witches. Characters include a bearded man and a young woman, engaged in conversation about a dangerous figure named Lucille. The background features trees and a rustic building.

Eric Powell’s Appalachian Fantasy returns with Hillbilly: The Treason of the Twelve-Toe Maggie

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Dark Horse Comics presents Hillbilly: The Treason of Twelve-Toe Maggie, the next story and perfect jumping-on point for new readers in the hit Hillbilly series by Eisner Award–winning creator, Eric Powell! This three-issue comic arc is written and illustrated by Powell and follows Rondel, the wandering hillbilly, years after the Great Witch War. The first issue will feature cover art by Eric Powell and a variant by Becky Cloonan. 

There are many tales of Rondel the wandering Hillbilly; this is but one. Some years after the great witch war, Rondel, in order to save an old friend, finds himself in an uncomfortable situation—in the service of his former captor, Twelve-Toe Maggie. Will he break the magical tie that binds him to the twelve-toed witch, or will the wielder of the Devil’s Cleaver be at her service forever?

Listen for the witch’s whispers on September 30, 2026 when Hillbilly: The Treason of Twelve-Toe Maggie #1 (of 3) arrives in comic shops. It is now available for preorder from your local comic shop for $5.99.