Scooby-Doo Team-Up #40 (2016) – Comic Review
🌀 Genre
Action, Adventure, Mystery, Comedy, Superhero, Sci-Fi
🧑🚀 Main Characters
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Scooby-Doo – The snack-loving, ghost-fearing Great Dane with a nose for mystery
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Shaggy Rogers – Scooby’s best buddy and fellow scaredy-cat
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Fred Jones – The team leader and trap expert
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Daphne Blake – The danger-prone but fearless sleuth
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Velma Dinkley – The brains of the operation with unmatched deductive skills
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Space Ghost – Intergalactic superhero and former Hanna-Barbera icon who lends his cosmic powers to help the gang
✍️ Writer
Sholly Fisch – Known for blending humor with nostalgia, Fisch captures the spirit of classic cartoons while injecting witty modern storytelling.
🎨 Artist
Dario Brizuela – Brings vibrant energy and expressive character work, preserving the classic cartoon feel with a sleek, modern polish.
📝 Editor Details
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Kristy Quinn – Editor
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Jim Chadwick – Group Editor
Their editorial direction ensures continuity and charm while bridging different Hanna-Barbera worlds.
🏢 Publisher and Brand
DC Comics
Imprint: No specific imprint (part of DC's all-ages Scooby-Doo Team-Up series)
📅 Release Year
2016
🌕 Brief Plot Summary
In Scooby-Doo Team-Up #40, the Mystery Inc. gang embarks on their most out-of-this-world adventure yet. When strange signals and suspicious activity are detected from the moon, the team boards a space-bound field trip that leads them straight into interstellar trouble. 😱🌌
Teaming up with legendary space hero Space Ghost, Scooby and the gang must uncover a sinister alien plot aiming to conquer Earth. From moon craters to zero-gravity chases, this issue blends slapstick humor with cosmic heroism in a nostalgic yet fresh crossover.
🪐 Notable Arcs or Storylines
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Hanna-Barbera Crossovers – This issue is part of the broader Scooby-Doo Team-Up series, which pairs Mystery Inc. with other pop-culture icons. Issue #40’s pairing with Space Ghost is one of the standout intergalactic team-ups in the series.
🤯 Fan Theories or Interpretations
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Multiverse Crossover Potential – Some fans theorize that this crossover supports a shared Hanna-Barbera multiverse where characters like Space Ghost, Blue Falcon, and Jonny Quest coexist.
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Scooby in the Sci-Fi Genre – There's growing appreciation for Scooby-Doo’s ability to stretch genre boundaries—from gothic horror to superhero satire and now science fiction—with fan debates on how adaptable the franchise truly is.
🌟 Review Summary
Scooby-Doo Team-Up #40 is a delightful blend of campy mystery and sci-fi flair. The writing by Sholly Fisch is light-hearted and clever, honoring both the goofy charm of Scooby-Doo and the retro heroism of Space Ghost. Dario Brizuela’s art is expressive and colorful, capturing the animated roots of each character. Character depth isn't the focus, but the chemistry and nostalgia keep the fun alive. It’s a perfect all-ages adventure that taps into Saturday morning cartoon vibes.
⭐ Verdict: 8.5/10 – A moon-hopping mystery with cosmic flair that will thrill fans young and old! 🚀🛸💫
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