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Menace of the Man-Mummy is the first of two stories in Scooby-Doo #4, by Marvel Comics. It was followed by Dazzling Duds.
Premise[]
The gang are sent on a case to Egypt to solve the mystery of the Man-Mummy.
Synopsis[]
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Characters[]
Main characters:
Supporting characters:
- Boris (only appearance)
Villains:
- Man-Mummy (first full appearance)(final appearance)(no lines)(gorilla's disguise)
- Mr. Wielage (final appearance)
- Scott Lillie (final appearance)
- Gorilla (only appearance)(no lines)(redeemed)
Other characters:
- Abi-Ben-Dover (only time mentioned)(deceased)
- Luggage inspectors (only appearance)(miscellaneous speaking)
Locations[]
- Egypt
- Kolbian Desert
- Sphinx replica
- Airport
- Kolbian Desert
- United States (mentioned)
Objects[]
- Ice cream
- Ice cream cones
- Crate
- Jewelry
- Tape recorder
Vehicles[]
- Wagon
- Jeep
Suspects[]
Suspect | Motive/reason |
---|---|
Boris | He wasn't with the gang when the Man-Mummy first attacked. |
Culprits[]
Culprit | Motive/reason |
---|---|
A gorilla as the Man-Mummy Mr. Wielage and Scott Lillie |
To smuggle jewelry out of the country. |
Continuity[]
- A prelude to this is featured as a back-up story in Dynomutt #3, called The Jinx of the Sphinx.
Full credits[]
The following credits try to match how they are displayed in the comic as much as possible:
- Mark Evanier: Writer
- Dan Spiegle: Artist
- Carl Gafford: Colorist
Notes/trivia[]
- Although it's not full, this is the first story of any Scooby-Doo comic to give a list of credits.
Reprints[]
- Scooby-Doo Cartoon Annual 1981
- Scooby Doo #5 Federal Comics (Australia 1985)
Miscellaneous[]
- Disguises: None.
- Scooby Snacks bribe: 0.
- "Zoinks" count: 0.
- "Jeepers" count: 0.
- "Jinkies" count: 0.
Cultural references[]
- The name "Boris" is a tribute to Boris Karloff, who starred in a famous early mummy horror movie.
Coloring mistakes[]
- None mistakes.
Inconsistencies/continuity errors and/or goofs/oddities[]
- The abuse of the gorilla isn't treated at all, and the gang don't show any sympathy, even after it took a nasty bump to the head, knocking it out cold. It's also unexplained how Mr. Wielage and Scott Lillie even got the gorilla to begin with.
Quotes[]
Daphne: How will we know if Shaggy and Scooby run into the Man-Mummy? |