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| − | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is the fifty-fifth issue of ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classic]]'' comic book series. |
+ | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is the fifty-fifth issue of the ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classic]]'' comic book series. It was written and illustrated by [[Paul Lee]]. |
==Synopsis== |
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| − | Continuing the look into [[Buffy]] |
+ | Continuing the look into [[Buffy]]’s life before [[Sunnydale]], we take a detour with [[Dawn Summers|Dawn]] — a mysterious package is accidentally delivered to the younger [[Summers family|Summers]] sister, and the enchanted teddy bear [[Hoopy the 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]].<ref>[https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/12-222/ “Buffy the Vampire Slayer #55 Dawn and Hoopy the Bear”]. ''[[Dark Horse Comics]]''. Retrieved October 10, 2017.</ref> |
==Continuity== |
==Continuity== |
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| − | *This story includes the memories around |
+ | *This story includes the false memories around Dawn Summers, before she was created in "[[Buffy vs. Dracula]]." |
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+ | *Buffy, Dawn, and [[Joyce Summers]] are yet to move to Sunnydale, making this story previous to the series’ debut episode "[[Welcome to the Hellmouth]]." |
| − | *The story takes place during |
+ | *The story takes place during Buffy’s mission in [[Las Vegas]] ("[[Viva Las Buffy!]]"). |
*[[Hoopy the Bear]], first seen in ''[[Withdrawal]]'', has his origins revealed. |
*[[Hoopy the Bear]], first seen in ''[[Withdrawal]]'', has his origins revealed. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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===Individuals=== |
===Individuals=== |
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*Allie |
*Allie |
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*[[Buffy Summers]] {{FBO}} |
*[[Buffy Summers]] {{FBO}} |
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*[[Dawn Summers]] |
*[[Dawn Summers]] |
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*[[Hoopy the Bear]] |
*[[Hoopy the Bear]] |
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*[[Joyce Summers]] |
*[[Joyce Summers]] |
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*Matthew's mother |
*Matthew's mother |
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*[[Summers family]] |
*[[Summers family]] |
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===Species=== |
===Species=== |
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*[[Demon]] |
*[[Demon]] |
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+ | *[[D'jinn]] |
*[[Human]] |
*[[Human]] |
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*[[Vampire]] |
*[[Vampire]] |
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===Locations=== |
===Locations=== |
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*[[Los Angeles]], USA |
*[[Los Angeles]], USA |
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| − | **[[Summers residence (Los Angeles)]] |
+ | **[[Summers residence (Los Angeles)|Summers residence]] |
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*[[Mr. Gordo]] |
*[[Mr. Gordo]] |
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| − | ==Death |
+ | ==Death count== |
| − | * |
+ | *An unidentified vampire, beheaded by [[Hoopy the Bear]]. |
| − | ==Behind the |
+ | ==Behind the scenes== |
| + | ===Production=== |
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| − | ===Trivia=== |
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*The photo cover has a promotional photo for [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer (season 5)|''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' season 5]]. |
*The photo cover has a promotional photo for [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer (season 5)|''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' season 5]]. |
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| − | *This story is part of the first book of the ''Buffy: Year One'' trilogy, the last stories of |
+ | *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. |
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+ | *Dawn’s plush elephant is called Horton in reference to the artist [[Brian Horton]]. |
| − | ===International |
+ | ===International titles=== |
| − | *'''French:''' Dawn et Hoopy l’Ourson |
+ | *'''French:''' ''Dawn et Hoopy l’Ourson'' (Dawn and Hoopy the Bear) |
| − | *'''German:''' Dawn & Hoopy, der När |
+ | *'''German:''' ''Dawn & Hoopy, der När'' (Dawn & Hoopy, the Bear) |
===Collections=== |
===Collections=== |
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*"[[Slayer, Interrupted (2003)|Slayer, Interrupted]]" |
*"[[Slayer, Interrupted (2003)|Slayer, Interrupted]]" |
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*"[[Omnibus: Volume 1]]" |
*"[[Omnibus: Volume 1]]" |
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| − | *"Buffy Classic 4: Dawn and Hoopy the Bear" |
+ | *"Buffy [[Classic]] 4: Dawn and Hoopy the Bear" |
| − | ===Pop |
+ | ===Pop culture references=== |
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| + | *A vampire compares Dawn to the [[Wikipedia:Chicken McNuggets|McNugget]] processed meal. |
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| + | *Matthew mentions the character [[Wikipedia:Chucky (Child's Play)|Chucky]], the murderous possessed doll. |
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| − | *A vampire compares Dawn to a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_McNuggets McNugget]. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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BC-55-00b.jpg|Paul Lee main cover |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Dark Horse Classic]] |
[[Category:Dark Horse Classic]] |
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Revision as of 13:24, 8 November 2019
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Dawn and Hoopy the Bear is the fifty-fifth issue of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classic comic book series. It was written and illustrated by Paul Lee.
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.[1]
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 series’ debut episode "Welcome to the Hellmouth."
- The story takes place during Buffy’s mission in Las Vegas ("Viva Las Buffy!").
- 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
Locations
Weapons and objects
Death count
- An unidentified vampire, beheaded by Hoopy the Bear.
Behind the scenes
Production
- The photo cover has a promotional photo 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.
International titles
- French: Dawn et Hoopy l’Ourson (Dawn and Hoopy the Bear)
- German: Dawn & Hoopy, der När (Dawn & Hoopy, the Bear)
Collections
- "Slayer, Interrupted"
- "Omnibus: Volume 1"
- "Buffy Classic 4: Dawn and Hoopy the Bear"
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.
Gallery
Cover artwork
Paul Lee main cover
Photo cover
References
- ↑ “Buffy the Vampire Slayer #55 Dawn and Hoopy the Bear”. Dark Horse Comics. Retrieved October 10, 2017.