Kickstarting Comics: ‘Hillbilly: War Of Witches’ Hard Cover
by Tito W. James
Created by Eric Powell, Hillbilly follows the adventures of Rondel, the wandering mountain man, as he uses the Devil’s cleaver to cut through Appalachian folklore and evil witches alike. Now Hillbilly: War of Witches collects the initial twelve-issue storyline into a single hardcover edition.
Powell intended HillBilly to be a series that can be enjoyed by all ages and, in doing so, created a book that can be enjoyed by multiple generations. What begins as a series of self-contained short stories is woven into an interconnected epic worthy of the Arthurian legend. It’s clean, iconic storytelling, free of trends, fads or vulgar pleas for attention.
HillBilly reminds us that people are actively thinking, feeling and creating in all parts of the country. When we start to listen to each other’s stories, they become a part of our identity. When we read really good fiction, we are no longer ourselves, but the characters. The saga concludes with humanity of every class, color and gender united against the seemingly insurmountable forces of darkness. It’s a painted portrait of the American spirit. Not perfect, but resilient.
Readers can support Hillbilly: War of Witches right now on Kickstarter.
