STEVE NILES REVEALS HIS DARKEST BATTLE?! The Story Behind TAKE IT BACK
Chad Farley
Collectors Confessions Nov 12, 2026
BEFORE 30 DAYS OF NIGHT... STEVE NILES WAS PART OF THE WASHINGTON, D.C., PUNK ROCK SCENE! Legendary horror comic book writer STEVE NILES, the creator of 30 DAYS OF NIGHT, returns to COLLECTORS CONFESSIONS to discuss his deeply personal graphic novel TAKE IT BACK: LIFE, ANXIETY, AND GRAY MATTER! Best known for terrifying readers with vampires, monsters, and unforgettable horror stories, Steve Niles is now sharing something very different — his own life. TAKE IT BACK: LIFE, ANXIETY, AND GRAY MATTER is a 116-page black-and-white graphic novel written by Steve Niles, illustrated by BRIAN WALSBY, and lettered by MONICA RICHARDS. The book explores Steve's experiences as bassist for GRAY MATTER, the influential Washington, D.C., punk band, while telling a personal story about anxiety, friendship, creativity, and finding a place to belong. Set against the backdrop of the 1980s D.C. hardcore punk scene and Revolution Summer, Take It Back examines how music, community, and the DIY spirit helped shape Steve's life and creative journey. IN THIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Why Steve Niles decided to tell his personal story The creation of Take It Back: Life, Anxiety, and Gray Matter His experiences with anxiety and self-doubt Growing up in the Washington, D.C., punk scene The history and legacy of Gray Matter Friendship, creativity, and the power of music Memories of the 1980s hardcore punk community Working with artist Brian Walsby Why telling a true story differs from writing horror The connection between punk rock and independent comics Steve's journey from music to 30 Days of Night What he hopes readers take away from this deeply personal graphic novel TAKE IT BACK: LIFE, ANXIETY, AND GRAY MATTER Writer: Steve Niles Artist: Brian Walsby Lettering: Monica Richards Format: 116-page black-and-white graphic novel EXPLORE THE BOOK: Steve Niles Official Store: https://steveniles.net/shop/ols/produ... DiWulf Publishing: https://www.diwulf.com/products/take-...
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