Warner Bros. Television and Netflix are rebooting the beloved franchise for television. The hour-long drama will reportedly feature Greg Berlanti, known for the Arrowverse and Riverdale, as an executive producer. However, details about the specific premise remain under wraps.
The announcement of a new Scooby-Doo series has sparked debate among fans about its potential direction. While details remain unknown, speculation has centered on both a faithful adaptation and more esoteric approaches. This has also prompted discussions about “Scooby Apocalypse,” a project well-suited for a screen adaptation.
What Is Scooby Apocalypse About?
Created by Jim Lee and illustrated by Howard Porter, Dale Eaglesham, Ron Wagner, and Jan Duursema, with writing by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, *Scooby Apocalypse* debuted in DC Comics in May 2016. The series reimaginesScooby-Doo and the Mystery Machine Gang in a post-apocalyptic setting, where a nanovirus has mutated nearly the entire population.
The post-apocalyptic setting of *Scooby Apocalypse* offers a glimpse into the characters’ aged lives, highlighting their complexities. It also introduces grotesque elements that add to the series’ unique appeal. Despite running for three years, concluding in April 2019, the series remains a memorable venture.
Why We Need a Scooby Apocalypse Adaptation.
The premise of “Scooby Apocalypse” holds potential for both standalone adaptations and television reboots. The popularity of apocalyptic settings on streaming platforms, such as “Fallout” on Prime Video, “The Last of Us” on HBO, and AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” provides a cultural context that could bolster the appeal of “Scooby Apocalypse,” particularly given the franchise’s traditional association with rubber monster masks. Such a reimagining would challenge expectations while maintaining connections to the established canon.
A “Scooby Apocalypse” adaptation could showcase the depth of the central characters, an aspect that has influenced the franchise’s success. While Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy embody archetypes, they resonate in unique and personal moments. This is evident in successful adaptations like James Gunn’s live-action “Scooby Doo” movies and the original “Scooby Apocalypse” comic’s popularity. An adaptation of “Scooby Apocalypse” with the right creative team has the potential to captivate audiences in the same way.