Scooby-Doo Team-Up #39 (2016)
🌀 Genre
All-Ages • Mystery • Comedy • Superhero • Sci-Fi
A delightful mashup of classic cartoon mystery with superhero space opera, this issue fuses Hanna-Barbera’s goofy charm with intergalactic intrigue.
🧑🤝🧑 Main Characters
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Scooby-Doo – The lovable, cowardly Great Dane with a nose for snacks and ghosts.
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Shaggy Rogers – Scooby’s best friend and equally scaredy-cat sleuth.
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Fred Jones – The gang’s fearless leader and trap master.
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Daphne Blake – Stylish, clever, and always prepared for danger.
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Velma Dinkley – The brains of the group, with unmatched deductive skills.
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Space Ghost – The heroic interstellar vigilante, shrouded in mystery and armed with powerful gauntlets.
✍️ Writer
Sholly Fisch
Known for his witty and character-driven writing, Fisch masterfully balances Scooby-Doo’s slapstick humor with superhero lore, creating a crossover that feels both fresh and nostalgic.
🎨 Artist
Dario Brizuela
Brizuela's illustrations faithfully capture the classic cartoon aesthetic while delivering vibrant action and expressions that leap off the page 🚀. His clean, energetic linework brings both Mystery Inc. and Space Ghost to life.
📝 Editor Details
Kristy Quinn
Under Quinn’s editorial guidance, the story maintains its playful tone and pacing while blending two iconic franchises seamlessly.
🏢 Publisher and Brand
DC Comics | Imprint: DC Kids
Aimed at younger readers and families, the Scooby-Doo Team-Up series offers age-appropriate fun with famous DC and Hanna-Barbera characters.
📅 Release Year
2016
Published during the ongoing run of Scooby-Doo Team-Up, which was praised for its nostalgic team-ups and kid-friendly storytelling.
🕵️ Brief Plot Summary
A mysterious ghostly signal from deep space leads Mystery Inc. into their strangest case yet 👽. But the gang quickly discovers that the "specter" they're chasing isn’t a ghost at all—it’s Space Ghost, the legendary defender of the cosmos!
What unfolds is a zany, action-packed misunderstanding as Scooby and friends try to figure out if Space Ghost is the villain... or just another misunderstood hero. As they uncover more clues, interstellar secrets and cosmic threats begin to surface.
📚 Notable Arcs or Storylines
This standalone issue is part of a larger Scooby-Doo Team-Up run that features the gang crossing over with various DC superheroes and Hanna-Barbera icons. While not part of a multi-issue arc, Issue #39 stands out for its nostalgic tribute to Space Ghost, a beloved character from the classic animated universe.
🧠 Fan Theories or Interpretations
Some fans interpret the crossover as a symbolic passing of the torch from classic space-age heroes to modern animated mystery solvers. Others speculate that this encounter hints at a shared Hanna-Barbera multiverse, where Space Ghost’s cosmic awareness might make him aware of timeline anomalies that Mystery Inc. is unknowingly part of 🌌.
⭐ Review Summary
A fun, fast-paced read perfect for kids and nostalgic adults alike, Scooby-Doo Team-Up #39 is a charming collision of genres. The humor lands, the mystery is engaging, and Space Ghost is portrayed with both gravitas and charm. The artwork is bright and expressive, staying true to its cartoon roots while offering dynamic visual storytelling. While not deep in terms of character arcs, the issue excels in delivering lighthearted fun and creative crossover appeal 🌟🛸👻.
📖 A must-read for fans of classic animation and lighthearted superhero mashups!
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