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The Mystery Machine Mystery is a story in Scooby-Doo #36, by DC Comics.
Premise[]
The gang decides it's time for a new car. Unfortunately, an enemy has rigged the new one with an unexpected surprise.
Synopsis[]
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Characters[]
Main characters:
Supporting characters:
- Car house owner (only appearance)
Villains:
- Philip Screwdriver (only appearance)
Other characters:
- Police officers (only appearance)
Locations[]
- Creepy old mansion
- Spooky old steamboat
- Cemetery
- Luxery hotel
- Car house
Objects[]
- TBA
Vehicles[]
Suspects[]
- None
Culprits[]
| Culprit | Motive/reason |
|---|---|
| Philip Screwdriver | Revenge for his former boss Stanley Testarosa. |
Notes/trivia[]
- TBA
Miscellaneous[]
- Disguises:
- Traps:
- Scooby Snacks bribe:
- "Ruh-roh" count:
- "Zoinks" count:
- "Jeepers" count:
- "Jinkies" count:
Cultural references[]
- Philip Screwdriver is an allusion to the Phillips-head screw and screwdriver, which in turn is named after Henry F. Phillips.
Coloring mistakes[]
- None known.
Inconsistencies/continuity errors and/or goofs/oddities[]
- None known.
Reception[]
Why can't more books be like Scooby-Doo? It may sound like a broken-record question, but just look damn it! John Rozum produces two stories by deconstructing Mystery Inc. In the first story, their myth becomes motive and signature. In the second story, the cliche' from the series propels the gang head-long into a strong self-contained fair-play enigma that makes you go back and re-read what you have missed. The characterization delineates them and keeps them strong. The crimes committed are realistic and original yet tied into the steps of their formula.
Joe Staton captures the gang easily and creates the illusion of animation through Daphne's flowing red-hair. In the second mystery, he renders a hilarious sight-gag that also alludes to a particular old Scooby toy, and his pacing demonstrating the passage of time shows just how much skill can be involved in illustrating an so-called funny book.[1]
The second reprint "Mystery Machine Mystery" is one of Rozum's cleverest examples of playing with Scooby continuity, and for some reason, I kept thinking that there were more pages added to this tale than previously seen. I don't remember the little throwaway gag of Scooby getting "ruck" in a tiny car as being part of the tale. Beautifully staged by Joe Staton, you cannot help but enjoy this fun romp even if it is a retread.[2]
Quotes[]
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References[]
- ↑ Ray Tate in Line of Fire Reviews
- ↑ Ray Tate in Line of Fire Reviews