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. |
"Take Back the Night" is a short story of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classic comic book series. Written by Tom Fassbender with Jim Pascoe and illustrated by Cliff Richards, it was originally published on June 21, 2000 by Dark Horse Comics.
Summary[]
If the male population wasn't enough with inappropriate comments, demon attacks make UC Sunnydale campus even more unsafe for women. After an anti-rape rally, three demons attacks Willow, until Buffy defeats the creatures — and takes back the night.
Continuity[]
- Buffy and Willow are Maggie Walsh's students, which classes they began to attend in "The Freshman."
- Despite the story's publication date, Oz is yet to leave Sunnydale, as eventually happens in "Wild at Heart."
- Ron Borchinski will return in Lost and Found.
- Willow will recall the demons' attack in Invasion, when they are identified as Urukhai demons.
Appearances[]
Individuals[]
- Ron Borchinski
- Cole
- Riley Finn (Only mentioned)
- Rupert Giles
- Alexander Harris
- Daniel Osbourne
- Willow Rosenberg
- Buffy Summers
- Maggie Walsh (Only mentioned)
- Candy Westminster
Organizations and titles[]
- Dingoes Ate My Baby (Only mentioned)
- Initiative
- Scooby Gang
- Slayer
Species[]
Locations[]
Objects[]
- Demonic Entomology
- Stake
- The Sunnydale Sentinel
Death count[]
- Three Urukhai demons, slayed by Buffy Summers.
Behind the scenes[]
Production[]
- This short story was originally published for the Dark Horse Presents – Annual 2000: Girls Rule!, a 64-page anthology celebrating Dark Horse Comics' major female characters.
Collections[]
- Out of the Woodwork
- Omnibus, Volume 5
- Classic 30: Take Back the Night / Killing Time
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer Legacy Edition, Book 3
Quotes[]
Candy Westminster: "Rape is an act of violence and power, never of sex. I'm here to tell you how to defend yourselves against these vile invasions. Together we will show these beasts that the night belong to us… And tonight we're going to take it back." |
Buffy: "Let's see how you do against someone who fights back." |