Written by Sholly Fisch
Art by Ethen Beavers; Guy Major; & Dezi Sienty
Cover Art by Rick Burchett; Dan Davis; & Gabe Eltaeb
SUMMARY:
Published by DC Comics for December 2011, this House of Mystery-themed Halloween caper is entitled “Trick or Treat.” Summoned by the House’s caretaker, Cain, Batman & Zatanna Zatara search for the culprit who has mischievously TP’ed the mystical mansion as a Halloween prank. Their night’s round-up includes confrontations with Doctor Destiny and Mr Mxyzptlk.
Ultimately, the heroes deduce they have been deceived from the get-go. Klarion the Witch Boy summons a slew of mystical Bat-villains to tangle with Batman’s magical allies, including the Spectre, Etrigan the Demon, and the Swamp Thing. Zatanna’s magic teaches an obnoxious Klarion a well-deserved biology lesson.
REVIEW:
For all ages, it’s a Halloween delight. Writer Sholly Fisch devises a terrific script (definitely worthy of its own animated TV episode), with a few well-timed surprises. Including the spot-on cover image, the artwork perfectly supports this fun story. Highly recommended!
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Johnny DC’s single-page “DC in Demand” hypes the month’s new kid-friendly releases.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
Note: As a recommended double-feature, Sholly Fisch also wrote 2016’s Scooby-Doo Team-Up # 19 features the Mystery Inc. gang’s Halloween Night fun with Zatanna Zatara.
