Java

Java is a Neanderthal man who somehow survived into the modern era and became the loyal companion of occult detective Martin Mystère. Discovered and befriended by Mystère, the primitive but good-hearted Java assists him in investigating mysteries involving the unknown.

Born in the pages of Martin Mystère #1 back in 1982, Java is a Bronze Age original from Sergio Bonelli Editore — one of Italy's most beloved comics publishers — and has been a fixture of that universe for over four decades. With 87 catalog appearances spanning from debut to 2024, this is a character with genuine staying power, turning up not only throughout Martin Mystère and its spinoff Martin Mystère presenta Zona X but even crossing into the world of Dylan Dog. Along the way, Java shares adventures with some of Bonelli's most iconic figures — Diana Lombard, Dylan Dog, Nathan Never, Groucho, and Zagor — making this a character deeply woven into the rich tapestry of Italian comics storytelling. With a key-issue debut crafted by the legendary team of Alfredo Castelli and Giancarlo Alessandrini, Java is an essential piece of the Bonelli puzzle that any serious collector of European comics will want to know.