Blake and Mortimer (TV series) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blake and Mortimer
Intertitle
Created by	Edgar Pierre Jacobs (characters)
Country of origin	France Canada
No. of episodes	26 (13 stories, each story consisting of two parts)
Production
Running time	23 minutes (approx. per episode)
Release
Original network	Canal+ France 3 M6
Original release	1997 (1997) – 1998 (1998)

Blake and Mortimer is an exciting animated TV show. It is based on the popular comic book series created by Edgar Pierre Jacobs. The show was first aired in 1997. It was directed by Stéphane Bernasconi and made by a French animation studio called Ellipse.

The TV series used nine stories from the original comic books. But it also added four brand new adventures! These new stories were The Viking's Bequest, The Secret of Easter Island, The Alchemist's Will, and The Druid. Writers worked hard to create new plots. They made sure the stories fit the amazing world of Blake and Mortimer.

Episodes and Adventures

There are 26 episodes in total. Each adventure is split into two parts. This means there are 13 full stories for you to enjoy!

Here are the exciting stories featured in the series:

• "The Mystery of the Great Pyramid" (from the comics)
• "The Yellow Mark" (from the comics)
• "Swordfish Versus Delta Red" (from the comics)
• "The Atlantis Enigma" (from the comics)
• "Heavy Weather" (from the comics)
• "The Infernal Machine" (from the comics)
• "The Ghost and the Necklace" (from the comics)
• "Professor Sató's Three Formulae" (from the comics)
• "The Francis Blake Affair" (from the comics)
• "The Viking's Bequest" (a brand new story!)
• "The Secret of Easter Island" (a brand new story!)
• "The Alchemist's Will" (a brand new story!)
• "The Druid" (a brand new story!)

A New Adventure: The Viking's Bequest

The Viking's Bequest (which means "The Viking's Legacy" in French) was the first of the four new stories made for the TV show. In this adventure, a scientist from Iceland creates a new way to make energy from the Earth's heat. She invites famous experts to see her discovery.

Of course, Captain Blake and Professor Mortimer are there! But the sneaky villain Olrik also shows up in disguise. He tries to steal this amazing new energy discovery. It's up to Blake and Mortimer to stop him!

Where to Watch

The series was released on DVD in France. You could even watch it with English sound! It also came out on DVD in the UK in 2006.