The Dear Hunter Act 1 Comic Jun 2026

Casey Crescenzo (the band's frontman and creator of the saga) and Alex Dandino . Illustrator: Evan Michael Peter .

The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic world and follows the character of Cassius "Cash" Blackwood, a charismatic and resourceful young man who becomes embroiled in a complex web of politics, power struggles, and intrigue. the dear hunter act 1 comic

Barkla’s style for Act I is a blend of indie-comic grit and expressionist shadow. The color palette is dominated by sepia, muddy greens, blood reds, and the deep blue of the lake. The character designs are striking: The Pimp and The Priest is rendered as a tall, gaunt, almost lizard-like figure in a top hat—simultaneously pathetic and terrifying. Ms. Leading (The Boy’s mother) is drawn with a haunting grace, her face perpetually hiding in the shadow of a bonnet. Casey Crescenzo (the band's frontman and creator of

[Your Name/Outlet] Published by: Boom! Studios (2012) / Epilogue Entertainment (Later prints) Barkla’s style for Act I is a blend