Scooby-Doo Team-Up Vol. 1 by Sholly Fisch

Those classic team-up books from both DC and Marvel (who can forget The Brave and the Bold, DC Comics Presents, Marvel Team-Up and Marvel Two-in-One?) are remembered so fondly not just for the major headliners who would share billing with Batman, Superman, Spider-Man and the Thing but also for those eccentric and unlikely guest-stars. It may not be the kind of comics fare you’re used to seeing covered here at Broken Frontier but here’s our three reasons why it may not be quite the comic you’re expecting… #1 Capturing that unpredictable team-up comic vibe The book’s guiding light has been writer Sholly Fisch who has provided a monthly nostalgia-fest, aided and abetted by the clean lines and whimsical visuals of (mostly) Dario Brizuela. A throwaway nod to the 1970s tradition of team-up comics that would have a brief run matching up the Mystery Machine crew with a number of animated versions of DC super-heroes.įour and a half years later the book is still going strong and has moved from bimonthly to monthly status, bringing Scooby and the gang not just into the lives of the inhabitants of the DC Universe but also other classic cartoon characters. When it debuted in late 2013, DC’s Scooby-Doo! Team-Up seemed like an ephemeral bit of fun. Whether it’s because of its thematic explorations, its craft and presentation, or if it’s something altogether more frivolous, we’ll provide you with a trio of pointers as to why you should be checking each chosen book out…

‘ 3 Reasons Why You Need to Read…‘ is Broken Frontier’s semi-regular spotlight on a given serial comic that we think should be on your pull list.

Scooby-Doo Team-Up Vol. 1 by Sholly Fisch