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The Balloon Busters is the single story in Scooby-Doo #14, by Archie Comics.
Premise[]
The monster jester, Fylon, controls a fire-breathing dragon parade float that disrupts a department-store parade.
Synopsis[]
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Characters[]
Main characters:
Supporting characters:
- Mr. Bleen (only appearance)
Villains:
- Dragon (only appearance)(no lines)(helicopter pilot's parade float)
- Fylon (only appearance)(unnamed performer's disguise)
- Mr. Freebish (only appearance)(redeemed)
- Helicopter pilot (only appearance)
- Unnamed performer (only appearance)
Other characters:
- Refreshments vendor (only appearance)
- Mr. Rogers (mentioned)
- Clerk (only appearance)
- Customer (only appearance)
- Security guard (only appearance)
- Police officer 1 (only appearance)
- Police officer 2 (only appearance)
Locations[]
- Freebish's/Freebish and Bleen department store
- Mr. Freebish's office
- Bathroom
- Mr. Freebish's office
- Bleen's department store (mentioned)
- Westland
- Warehouse
Objects[]
- Jester parade float
- Dinosaur parade float
- Hot chocolate
- Marshmallows
- Polar bear parade float
- Dragon parade float
- Trashcan
- Apple
- Banana peel
- Scooby and Shaggy's sandwich
- Policemen's doughnuts
Vehicles[]
- Garbage truck
- The Mystery Machine
- Helicopter
- Police car
Suspects[]
| Suspect | Motive/reason |
|---|---|
| Mr. Bleen | To drive his rival out of business and buy his store. |
| Mr. Freebish | He referred to the monster as "Fylon" when he hadn't heard the name. |
Culprits[]
| Culprit | Motive/reason |
|---|---|
| Unnamed performer as Fylon | Hired by Freebish. |
| Helicopter pilot controlling the dragon parade float | Accomplice hired by Freebish. |
| Mr. Freebish | To have an excuse to discontinue a parade he could no longer afford. |
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
- Carrie Spiegle: Letterer
- Ken Feduniewicz: Colorist
- Sid Jacobson: Editor
Notes/trivia[]
- This is the second Mark Evanier and Dan Spiegle special, after The Really Big Show.
- The complete set of credits are given for this story, unlike the last special.
Miscellaneous[]
- Disguises: None.
- Scooby Snacks bribe: 0.
- "Zoinks" count: 3.
- "Jeepers" count: 0.
- "Jinkies" count: 0.
Cultural references[]
- Freebish's parade is a parody of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Coloring mistakes[]
- On page 21, panel 1, the pilot's redhair, blue collar, and green sweater turns to white. He also looks a little different.
Inconsistencies/continuity errors and/or goofs/oddities[]
- The fire sent out of the parade float wasn't explained.
- Technically Freebish should've been arrested, but for some reason he gets away with it.
Quotes[]
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