The Scooby gang are summoned to Stagg Industries to investigate what is described as a monster terrorizing the staff.
No, it's not Metamorpho, the Element Man. And no- it's not Stagg's caveman bodyguard, Java. Whatever it is that is giving Simon Stagg fits, it's something other than the usual unusuals that is amiss in the workplace.
Sadly, this was one of the weakest stories in what I consider one of my favorite comics series of all time. I knew who the monster was from the beginning. Based on the clues, if you're familiar with the 1960s Metamorpho comic, you'll probably figure it out too!
While I felt that the big reveal was telegraphed, I did enjoy how the story was framed. Writer Sholly Fisch channels Agatha Christie here, having the entire take take place in only 1 room. But some of the dialogue got old as the same jokes were recycled over and over. I really thought we were over this trope.
Dario Brizuela's artwork was perfect as ever. Metamorpho and crew looked great in the Scooby-Doo style. And the coloring was spot-on as it can be really difficult to capture the essence of the Element Man in the style of the legendary Ramona Fradon (my vote for the quintessential artist of the world's weirdest superhero.)
An enjoyable read but far from perfect. This was a bit too silly like some of the Hanna-Barbera guest star issues.
Rating: 6 out of 10 stars.
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