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  • Martin Mystery was a cartoon in the early to mid 2000s that has since gained a cult following. 1 / 8

  • It followed Martin, his step-sister Diana and their caveman sidekick Java on various supernatural adventures. 2 / 8

  • It made use of creepy imagery and themes, but was still very kid-friendly. 3 / 8

  • The source material, on the other hand, is much different and more mature. 4 / 8

  • Alfredo Castelli's Martin Mystère was first published in Italy in 1982. 5 / 8

  • The comic follows the same main characters, but drastically different versions of them. 6 / 8

  • In the end, it's honestly a wonder both pieces of media are cut from the same cloth. 7 / 8

  • At this time, the future of the Martin Mystery franchise on television is uncertain. 8 / 8