Things go bump in the night a.k.a. Scooby Doo in "Spooky Wooky" (March of Comics #391 - 1974)

I found these scans on this page some time ago and decided to share them. Let's start with the cover which has nothing to do with the story but just features Shaggy and the girls being on a "harem movie date" and getting it sabotaged by Scooby Doo!


I guess this is where Shaggy's 80s red shirt came from. But Scooby with a pink/purple collar? Seriously? And where did Fred take the van?

Now, off we go to the story!

It all starts with the gang "dashing through the night, in a pink mystery van" (sorry, I couldn't resist) and talking about their new case. Well, actually, only 3/5 of them are talking. The two "team babies" are sound asleep.


Aw, aren't they cute? Oh, yes, yes, they are!

Then, just as Fred briefly glances at his watch...

Gee, this dude's gonna be forbidden to drive if he continues getting distracted from looking at the road.

It looks like they're safe but then...



Of course, after so much of stress, there's no way for Scooby and Velma to fall asleep again. Instead, Shaggy and his dog get seasick (or rather roadsick). Luckily, Fred drives up to an old house and stops the van BEFORE they can throw up whatever they've eaten earlier that day and night.


Sure thing, Fred. You WILL find a little information... and a little more.

Inside, they're greeted by an old man (codename: Grandpa Creep) who just assumes they want to stay there for the night. Fred's explanations do nothing to change it.


Three words - just their luck.

So the gang gives up. And Grandpa Creep finds an... unusual way to play with Scooby.



Finally, the kids are shown to their rooms, wished good night and left alone.



I'd vote for Shaggy's idea if I only could be sure the "chit-chat" wouldn't come from his clanking teeth.Anyway, everyone accepts Velma's idea and they split up until the morning... or so they think.






You see now why I nicknamed the old dude "Grandpa Creep"?

Fortunately, it's NOT the end of the story - even though it turns out Fred didn't turn the lights on!



Thank goodness this isn't The-Show-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named and Fred isn't too excited about the "trap" part to come up with a plan.


Franklinstein? Really? -_-

Naturally, upon seeing Franklinstein's companions, Grandpa Creep freaks out and flees in panic.



Finally, the gang meets their employer and gets paid...


... with fake money. I don't see how this Professor Spooky could think he was any better than his caretaker...

Of course, I don't own the scans but still, I hope you enjoyed them as much as I did. :)