An urgent call for help brings the Mystery Machine racing to the Louisiana bayou to tangle with a zombie problem. But the investigation turns up more than expected when the gang comes face-to-mossy-face with the bayou's horrifying hero, Swamp Thing! The only problem is...Swamp Thing may not be the only monster in the swamp.
Writer Sholly Fisch (Teen Titans Go!) has become a master at scripting the DC kids titles. His brilliant has allowed for him to trim off any rough edges of his writing talents. In return, Fisch has smoothed those quirks out into this diamond of a book that awaits my pull box every month! Read Full Review
When you get the chance to team up with the Swamp Thing and then add in a guest appearance from Solomon Grundy, its easy to get sloppy. But the team does a nice job of keeping the core elements of the characters in focus, and explain the mysterious origins and powers of two of DCs most mythological figures. I thought this was polished and an example of storytelling for younger audiences that is entertaining without dumbing down the content. Read Full Review
Swamp Thing also works great as a character for Mystery Inc. to meet. Daphne and Velma even joke for a panel that they already met and unmasked a Swampthing. Hilariously, Velma explains that was Swampthing, not Swamp Thing. This self aware moment of humor feels right out of the cartoon. And as Daphne remarks, it's nice to see a giant swamp monster of Mystery Inc.'s side for once. Read Full Review
Scooby Doo Team-Up #40 continues the all-ages title's pattern of being an incredibly fun love letter to DC continuity and a great entry into the universe for young readers. Read Full Review
It's certainly not the strongest Scooby Doo Team-Up yet, as the plot meanders a little bit, but the visuals and the overall story still make it a good enough read. Read Full Review
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