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Cover: Joe Staton & Mike DeCarlo

Scooby-Doo #23

Jun 1999 · DC · 1.99 USD; 3.25 CAD
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In "The Big Lake Fake," the legend of the Man-Fish of Halibut Lake takes center stage as a scaly, humanoid creature terrorizes the once-thriving fishing spot, driving away visitors and locals alike. Enter Hannibal Tribe, a flamboyant and self-promoting monster hunter, who arrives with a flair for the dramatic, ready to prove his worth—though not everyone believes he’s the real deal. Written by John Rozum and illustrated by John Delaney, with colors by Paul Becton and inks by Dave Cooper, this 1999 DC adventure blends classic mystery with a dash of comedic bravado. The cover by Joe Staton and Mike DeCarlo captures the spectacle perfectly.

Contains 2 stories
The Big Lake Fake
12 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Detective-Mystery
Scooby-DooShaggyFredDaphneVelmaMr. Talbotvarious reportersJimmy (water skier)Jenny Talbot (water skier)Lizzy Talbot (Jenny's sister)Goon Laroosh (water skier)winged lake monster
The Haunted Halibut
10 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Detective-Mystery
Scooby-DooShaggyFredDaphneVelmalots of fishermen and boatersThe Man-Fish of Halibut Lakelake rangerHannibal Tribe (mercenary monster hunter)Edwinking fish

When the Man-Fish of Halibut Lake starts scaring off tourists with its eerie, upright gait and fishy flair, brawny, self-promoting monster hunter Hannibal Tribe arrives to prove he’s the real deal—though his methods might be as slippery as the lake’s depths. Written by a team known for playful twists, this 10-page mystery blends slapstick charm and seaside suspense, all in the classic Scooby-Doo spirit.

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Raw (NM) $160
CGC 9.8 $831
CGC 9.6 $535*
CGC 9.4 $347*
CGC 9.2 $307*
CGC 9.0 $264*
CGC 8.5 $212*
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CGC 7.5 $87*
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CGC 6.5 $70*
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CGC 5.5 $39*
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CGC 4.5 $24*
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Full credits

writer John Rozum
colorist Paul Becton
letterer John Costanza
cover pencils Joe Staton
cover inks Mike DeCarlo

Reprints

Reprinted in Scooby-Doo Spooky Spectacular 2000 #1 (2000), Scooby-Doo #5 (2006)

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