Ghost in the Machina is the second and final story in Scooby-Doo #20, by DC Comics. It was preceded by Wraithcar Driver.
Premise[]
Shaggy and Scooby-Doo really need a bath -- and they get one when they are forced through a car-wash by Machina the car monster.
Synopsis[]
Daphne and Velma complain about Shaggy and Scooby's smell, as they refuse to take a bath. Fred enters, mentioning a new mystery at Big Ralph's Car Wash, and Shaggy and Scooby prepare to begin investigating immediately, wanting to avoid taking a bath.
When they meet Big Ralph at the car wash, he explains his car wash had been attacked by Machina, a car monster enacting its revenge on humanity. However, as Shaggy and Scooby enter the gas station looking for snacks, they encounter the Machina. The monster chases Shaggy and Scooby into the car wash, causes them to push Big Ralph in with them, shuts them inside, and starts the machines. Shaggy, Scooby, and Big Ralph are cleaned by the soap and water.
Once Shaggy and Scooby exit, Velma reveals herself as Machina, working with Daphne, Fred, and Big Ralph to force Shaggy and Scooby to take a bath. However, Big Ralph appears covered in suds, which Mystery Inc. mistakes for a monster. Ralph chases them into the car wash and starts the machine, bathing Mystery Inc.
Characters[]
Main characters:
Supporting characters:
- None
Villains:
Other characters:
- Big Ralph's wife (mentioned)
Locations[]
Objects[]
- Fudge
Vehicles[]
Suspects[]
| Suspect | Motive/reason |
|---|---|
| Mystery Inc. | They were desperate to get Shaggy and Scooby-Doo to take a bath. |
| Big Ralph | He knew all about Machina. |
Culprits[]
| Culprit | Motive/reason |
|---|---|
| Velma Dinkley as Machina | To get Shaggy and Scooby to take a bath. |
| Big Ralph | Gave the gang a surprise vengeance wash to pay them back for ruining his wife's fudge. |
Notes/trivia[]
Reprints[]
- Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? #10 (June 2011).
Coloring mistakes[]
- None known.
Inconsistencies/continuity errors and/or goofs/oddities[]
- None known.