Dawn and Hoopy the Bear

The subject of this article is non-canonical. While created as part of licensed material, it has not been confirmed as part of the "real" Buffyverse continuity.

Dawn and Hoopy the Bear
Publication	March 26, 2003
Length	22 pages
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classic #55
← Previous	The Big Fold
Next →	Slayer, Interrupted, Part One
Publisher	Dark Horse Comics
Writer(s)	Paul Lee
Penciller(s)	Paul Lee
Editor(s)	Scott Allie
Cover artist(s)	Paul Lee
Letterer(s)	Paul Lee

Dawn and Hoopy the Bear is the fifty-fifth issue of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classic comic book series. Written and illustrated by Paul Lee, it was originally published on March 26, 2003, by Dark Horse Comics.

Synopsis

Continuing the look into Buffy's life before Sunnydale, we take a detour with Dawn — a mysterious package is accidentally delivered to the younger Summers sister, and the enchanted teddy bear Hoopy wreaks havoc upon the life of the little ten year old. Intended to destroy the Slayer, the gift leads Dawn unwittingly into her first adventure, years before she'd ever be accepted into the Scooby Gang.

Summary

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Continuity

• This story includes the false memories around Dawn Summers, before she was created in "Buffy vs. Dracula."
• Buffy, Dawn, and Joyce Summers are yet to move to Sunnydale, making this story previous to the TV series' debut episode "Welcome to the Hellmouth."
• The story takes place during Buffy's mission in Las Vegas (Broken Parts–The Big Fold).
• Hoopy the Bear, first seen in Withdrawal, has his origins revealed.

Appearances

Individuals

• Allie
• Matthew
• Mindy
• Ms. Olshan
• Buffy Summers (Only in flashbacks)
• Dawn Summers
• Hank Summers
• Hoopy the Bear
• Joyce Summers
• Matthew's mother

Organizations and titles

• Slayer (Only in flashbacks)
• Summers family

Species

• Demon
• Djinn
• Human
• Vampire

Locations

• Los Angeles, USA
  • Summers residence

Objects

• Mister Gordo

Death count

• An unidentified vampire, beheaded by Hoopy the Bear.

Behind the scenes

Production

• The photo cover has a promotional picture for Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5.
• This story is part of the first book of the Buffy: Year One trilogy, the last stories of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classic, about Buffy Summers as a Slayer before her arrival in Sunnydale.
• The Hoop bear is a parody from the character Pooh Bear, their names reverse from each other.
• Dawn's plush elephant is called Horton in reference to the artist Brian Horton.

Distribution

• Dawn and Hoopy the Bear was the 138th best selling comic issue in its publishing month, with 15,039 sales in March 2003 at comic specialty stores.

Pop culture references

• Dawn plays video game in the Nintendo 64 console.
• A vampire compares Dawn to the McNugget processed meal.
• Matthew mentions the character Chucky, the murderous possessed doll.

Collections

• Slayer, Interrupted
• Omnibus, Volume 1
• Classic 4: Dawn and Hoopy the Bear

International titles

• French: Dawn et Hoopy l'Ourson (Dawn and Hoopy the Bear)
• German: Dawn & Hoopy, der När (Dawn & Hoopy, the Bear)

Gallery

Covers

Main cover

Photo cover

Cover artwork

Paul Lee

Original picture