Okay, so I was looking into this whole thing about whether those “Batman and Scooby-Doo Mysteries” comics might actually become a TV show. It’s a wild idea, right? So, I started digging around the internet to see what people were saying.
First, I stumbled upon some discussions on a DC Comics forum. Lots of fans were super hyped about the idea of a full animated series. One guy said, “I’d love a full animated series with this concept, but this will do for now!” They’ve got a pretty big community, too, like 1.1 million subscribers. Seems like a decent chunk of people are into this stuff.
Then, I dug deeper and found out that they’ve actually been making these Batman and Scooby-Doo comics for a while. Apparently, the latest one, the “final issue,” focused on this Batman Beyond guy, Terry McGinnis, and brought Mystery, Inc. to his world. I didn’t read it myself, but it sounds like a cool crossover.
Here’s where it gets interesting. I found an announcement that said “THE BATMAN & SCOOBY-DOO MYSTERIES returns as an ongoing series in 2024.” That got me excited! It means they’re not done with this mashup. They’re going to have Scoob and the gang meet even more DC characters. They even had tags: “Scooby-Doo Mysteries,” “The Batman,” and “DC Comics.” That seems legit, like they are not planning to stop at all.
- I also saw some comments about how Batman and Scooby-Doo have crossed paths before. One person wrote, “It’s a topic both Batman and Scooby-Doo have made use of in the past.” So, it’s not a completely new idea, which is kinda neat.
- Next I tried to find out how many crossovers there actually were. It said, “There is not, however, nearly the same number of Scooby-Doo/Batman crossovers out there. So, to me.” I guess there’s room for more stories.
I kept searching and found a bit more about the comics. They’re published by DC Comics, and they apparently release them as digital issues first and then print them. Another thing I learned was that the comics have their own “continuity,” which is like their own little universe where all these stories take place.
The Plot Thickens: TV Show Rumors
Now, this is where it got a little confusing. I saw a tweet quoting someone who said their show, “Scooby-Doo: Mystery Pups,” got canceled because they lost distribution with HBO Max. It sounded like they had all these plans for more seasons, but it just didn’t work out. Apparently, the people making the show wanted to keep going, but Cartoon Network decided not to renew it for another season. Another quote I found said: “However, the series was eventually canceled due to a combination of factors: Changing Audience Preferences: By the early 1970s.” I guess it’s not easy keeping a show alive, especially with how people’s tastes change over time.
So, will the “Batman and Scooby-Doo Mysteries” actually become a TV show? It’s hard to say. The comics are definitely continuing, but whether that turns into a full-blown animated series is still up in the air. It seems like there’s a lot of fan interest, so maybe, just maybe, we’ll see it happen someday. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for any more news.