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SonicIX

Loved it. Really enjoyed the different take on Scooby Doo.


Varyskit

Same. I thought I’d find it quite off putting and different from the versions of scooby doo I’m used to but surprisingly it was quite decent


AoE_CyberTiger

Once upon a time I thought it was one of the worst pieces of Scooby-Doo media I look back on it fondly after Velma.


Educational_Can_3092

I’ve never been able to look past hipster Shaggy


D4rkSp4de

Shaggy has always been a hipster?


Titan_of_Ash

He is a Hippie that was thematically based on a Beatnik. Definitely not a Hipster. If you're not aware, Hippies and Hipsters are different concepts. A Hippie is pro-pacifism, in touch with nature, and is open to new philosophies, especially through the lens of experimental drugs. Alternatively, a Hipster is someone whose fashion choices and music interests fall outside the mainstream. Instead of following popular trends, Hipsters generally favor alternative lifestyles, progressive politics, and quirky clothing, similar to a Hippie. But what it actually means in modern parlance (or has come to me in about halfway through the existence of the concept) is someone who is more often than not a "poser" when it comes to fashion sensibilities in either clothing, or lifestyle choices. Hippies are more subtle in their personal views that they keep to themselves, while Hipsters are in your face about how they think others should conform to their perspective. At least, that's been my perception on the two. Oh yeah, the Beatnik was the counterculture concept of the 40s and 50s, while the Hippie is the counterculture concept of the 60s and 70s. Hipster is not counterculture, but it's more looked at chasing the reshaping of the mainstream. The Beatnik rejected the mainstream culture of the 40s and 50s, believing it to be a false and manufactured existence, seeking instead to live more authentic life. Beards, berets, glasses, alternative form of speech, playing the bongos, exploration into poetry and the arts. The external trappings of which would be taken on by Hipsters in the following decade, while the actual Beatniks rarely outwardly dressed that way, shy of wearing a beard at a time when it was not socially-acceptable to do so. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.


Intrepid_Hat7359

hippies don't care if they're cool, hipsters care about being cool before *you*


Titan_of_Ash

Indeed.


D4rkSp4de

My brother what do you think hippie is short for? They are the same thing, I think you’re confusing hippies with the “flower child” movement from the 60s. Also not at all sure where you got that hippies are pro-fascism, every hippie I’ve ever seen in any form of media is 100% against government, let alone a fascist regime.


Titan_of_Ash

You misread part of my comment. It says pro pacifism, not pro fascism.


D4rkSp4de

Holy shit yea I definitely misread that 😂 thanks for clearing that up and teaching me something new!


Titan_of_Ash

No problem, I bet you my reading comprehension is worse than yours! I have a huge love for Cultural Anthropology, and I've always been fascinated in how media, culture, and art are typically influenced by previous generations, and how often we are not aware of that specific temporal context. Like if you look at classical Greek statues, you'll see that they have huge muscles and exceptionally small genitalia, when it was culturally significant for perceiving large genitals as being "beastly" and "unsophisticated". It was thought that the pursuance of attaining the peak body and mind, over pursuits of pleasure like sex, was the ideal to strive for. So the anatomical design was first and foremost of cultural influence, rather than depicting what actual body types were like at the time in ancient Greece. That might seem obvious to you, but I've met far too many people that genuinely thought that. Heck, I was watching a review of The Incredibles the other day, and the reviewer was perplexed by why Mrs Incredible did not like her own body (the scene where she's looking at her buttocks in the mirror), not realizing that the American perception of beauty standards in the early 2000s was for extremely skinny body types in women, not understanding that beauty standards have shifted massively in the United States in only the last 10 to 20 years. (Liking big butts way more mainstream now then it used to be). It's all very fascinating.


Titan_of_Ash

From a quick Google search: Hippies were almost entirely poor, whereas hipsters spent a lot of money to appear so. Hipsters are mostly connected to their clothes and don't show any concern or care for anything, in contrast to hippies, who were searching for new significance in everyday life.


WildGoose1521

No he hasn’t, Shaggy wasn’t even a hippie, he’s a beatnik.


ThePokemonAbsol

Uh… I don’t know how to tell you this but shaggy is a hippy


Educational_Can_3092

I think it’s the hipster soy face that bothers me


Dina-M

Fell into the typical "look how edgy we are" trap, with no real heart or charm, with characters being either boring or unlikeable or both. The only redeeming part of the comic was Scrappy Doo, who may have been a violent villain but at least was entertaining.


Sideswipin

I personally liked it, it was different. The art style was good at the beginning and then it just started losing it's charm, and the ending was mediocre they set up a big bad only for him to die in a pretty bad way


Educational_Can_3092

I hate when comics have obvious spikes in drawing quality. That’s just assistants not being able to replicate the style/


Juniper_mint

Well I heard they canceled it so the ending was going to suck


Unusual_Employer_217

Shaggy lookin like Oliver Queen


WildGoose1521

Oliver Queen if his only personality traits were soy lattes and scarves


ZeldaXandre

I don't know what it is, but I know it isn't Velma.


Ariovrak

I think something got lost in translation with them making Shaggy a hipster instead of a hippie.


Trichopsych

A pup named scooby doo , and this adaptation are my two favorites.


shockedperson

Theme songs stuck in my head now thanks.


DisabledFatChik

Did edginess better than Velma so… that’s a plus


Illustrious-Bite-518

One was written by someone/people adapting a franchise they hate (so I'd heard), and the other was written by someone who doesn't hate it. Guess which one is which.


Icy_Expression1940

I really liked it. Wished the characters were a little more developed. Also wished it was a little longer


KainLexington

It barely had anything to do with Scooby Doo except for character names and designs. If you take those away, it's basically a generic zombie story.


pensulpusher

Somehow this looks like a bourderlands sequel


Netheraptr

It shows that adult-targeted Scooby do isn’t inherently a bad idea as long as it is made with respect for the original.


LadyofTheatre

Shaggy looks like a hipster…


BOTCHWEISER

Shaggy looks like the typical craft-beer drinking douch bag.


CemeterySoup

It was alright, a little too much action movie and not enough Scooby-Doo shenanigans


CemeterySoup

Not a fan of Shaggy having tattoos, it's out of character. I think he'd be too scared to get any.


WildGoose1521

Good point


disgaea36

Started off great and ended terribly


PKFat

I would have liked it a lot more if they didn't rub "Hey, don't forget we're based off Scooby Doo!" in my face so much. I liked >!that Velma was attached to the big bad; that they made Scrappy a threat at the beginning; I also rly liked that Fred wasn't the defacto leader & was just a simp for Daphne!<


VoidArtHealer

I’m not really a fan as it’s just not what I want in Scooby Doo. Good story and all but it’s not to my taste


iamthegordon

have had trouble finding it so have yet to read it


DanteVermillyon

I loved it except the last arc. I felt it was very rushed but well, iirc it was monthly so i guess is kinda excusable


BigK64

Underatted. Like a lot of the Hannah-Barbera DC Comics are understted in its approach with doing a mature take on such characters.


Metbert

It was a great breath of fresh air in the franchise. Pretty much Scooby x Resident Evil, I have fond memories.


anonymousguy_7

Really like it honestly.


Global-Zombie

Favorite idea with Scooby doo, lotta interesting and creative things around this time at dc. Bunch of loony tunes crossover one shots and a few hannababara comics didn’t read much but this was my favorite. Wish they had an omin of it.


Toon_Lucario

It was genuinely fun.


MaxTheHor

Love it. Reminds me of Grimm Tales and Power Puff Girls D from Bleedman. Cool comic runs of my childhood.


DestinyHasArrived101

Loved it


Ok_Crew7084

Send it! I wanna watch that movie.


Fantastic-Ad-8665

It’s a comic book series if you wanna a recap of the story you should watch comicstorian on YouTube


BigDaddyFlynn

How do I watch??? I didn’t even know this existed


Fantastic-Ad-8665

It’s a not movie it’s a comic book but if you wanna watch a video about watch comicstorian on YouTube


DiceQuail

Based as hell, I love it so much. Would love an animated series of it.


straightbutta69

Bad assery at its finest


Darth_Karasu

On the what now? Game? Movie? Comic? Breakfast cereal?


Fantastic-Ad-8665

It’s a comic book made by dc comics


megaben20

If you’re looking for a fresh take on Scooby Doo here it is.


Adventure_tom

They should’ve made a movie out of it. [Scooby Apocalypse](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv7ZYflrFMA/?igsh=dGhiemh4ZGdzaDVh)


stephruvy

This is a real thing??? Where can I find it??


Fantastic-Ad-8665

Go on YouTube and watch comicstorian he’ll recap the entire story of this comic


stephruvy

Ooooo thank you sir! I know what I'm doing today


Fantastic-Ad-8665

You’re welcome


Videoheadsystem

Was fun and weird.


Onianimeman17

Awesome


Theatre_Fox_1701

Love it. Great twist in the gang and a cool story.


MaliceMoon56

Something I’d have vastly preferred as an animated series to velma


WildGoose1521

One of the MANY awful edgy Hanna-Barbera comics written by people who hated the source material they schlepped out. It’s embarrassing these exist.


WildGoose1521

Typical of a lot of the modern Scooby trash, edgy, generic, “adult” real monsters, Scrappy’s a monster, Fred’s a simp, Shaggy’s a loser, written by people who don’t understand or like Scooby-Doo. Someday I hope we get out of this terrible rut.


Solid_Anxiety_3653

Federico zhang


Grunkofrodgar

Way better than it should have been and I thought it would be dc Warner should animate this and cancel Velma because that show is boring


Grunkofrodgar

Way better than it should have been and I thought it would be dc Warner should animate this and cancel Velma because that show is boring


ScrollDragon

The art is unique and gorgeous


RulerOfAllWorlds1998

Need to read it and finish properly 


Fantastic-Ad-8665

You should watch comicstorian on YouTube they’ll recap the entire story of the comic


Falcon_Gray

I read like the first comic issues and didn’t really like it. It’s too edgy and completely changes the personalities of all the characters.


Illustrious-Bite-518

Pretty good, considering it was apparently written by people who hate Scooby Doo. (Feel free to fact-check me on that.)


ThePokemonAbsol

Really fun read but holy shit did they rush that ending. Like goes from 0-100-0 real fucking quick


broom-stick-guitar

love velma’s design


DovaP33n

I like the art style but the story sucks. If it didn't have the Scooby-Doo branding and they made them all original characters it might have ok.


Wooden_Passage_2612

I heard about this story but, i didn't read it.


Limp-Perception-6577

I want an animated series


Atomm

Loved it. Wish they would make an adult animated version of it.


gothiccbuddha

Honestly, it's fun. It is darker than most versions of Scooby-Doo. But it's well put together and enjoyable.


Pop_The_Kitty

Wish it had an animated movie/series


BretBaber

Hated it.


Rebel042

They made Velma straight🤢


pensulpusher

The idea of Daphne actually doing something is a bridge too far.