Note: Slight spoilers in this review.
This is the first segment of the third episode of The All-New Super Friends Hour, unlike most other Super Friends formats, this one had hour long episodes that were made up of various shorter cartoons. The first segment would be an adventure staring two members (or three in some cases as Batman and Robin would often team with another Super Friend) of the Super Friends. The second would be a morality play staring the Wonder Twins. The third would be a typical half hour Super Friends adventure. The fourth and last segment would feature one of the main Super Friends teaming up with a special DC Comics guest star.
In this cartoon, Superman, Batman and Robin team try to protect an inventor who is being terrorized by a swamp monster.
This is a wonderfully fun cartoon. This is pretty much a Scooby-Doo cartoon but with Superman, Batman and Robin instead of the Mystery Inc. games. There is a creepy setting, a mystery, a monster and even an unmasking. However, it is like a very good episode of Scooby-Doo. The monster has a wonderful and memorable design. It looks creepy but in a way that doesn't take away from corny fun. The background artwork is wonderful. It is reminiscent of Scooby-Doo in all the best ways. It gives such a wonderful sense of atmosphere that I love. The mystery is well thought out and a lot of fun as well. Also, these DC superheroes fit this type of story perfectly.
Perhaps as a fan of both Super Friends and Scooby-Doo, I am a bit biased, but I absolutely loved this cartoon.
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