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Poor Martin

A pitiable version of John Martin, possibly a different aspect.

minor

Also known as Martin

First appearance: iii the man from the east

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JMJean MillicentUNUnknownHMHenry MillicentJMJohn MartinMJMr. John DerrickPMPoor Martin

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  • Other

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  • Families, Locations & Mysteries
  • Central Cast & Occult
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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