1001 Özel #125 1955 Tarzan Turkish Comic Mag Turkey

1001 Özel – Issue No. 125 (January 17, 1955) – Turkish Comic Book

Description:

This is 1001 Özel Issue No. 125, published on January 17, 1955. First launched in 1950, 1001 Özel was printed by Burhanettin Erenler Printing House and published biweekly under the ownership of Kemal Özcan. Although influential, the series was relatively short-lived.

1001 Özel was inspired by the highly popular 1001 Roman magazine that had a major cultural impact in Turkey during the early years of World War II. Unlike 1001 Roman, which included prose stories alongside comics, 1001 Özel focused exclusively on comics, typically presenting a single complete comic story per issue.

This issue features an action-packed jungle adventure starring Tarzan, the legendary character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The story revolves around Tarzan’s confrontation with a mysterious veiled figure, blending classic jungle action with intrigue and suspense.

One of the most notable aspects of this issue is its original cover artwork, created by a Turkish artist named Yılmaz. Rather than using a direct reproduction of foreign cover art, this locally illustrated cover offers a unique visual interpretation of Tarzan, significantly enhancing the issue’s collectibility. Such original artwork is a defining characteristic of many Turkish comic editions and is highly valued by collectors.

Key Features:

• Title: 1001 Özel

• Issue Number: No. 125

• Publication Date: January 17, 1955

• Publisher: Kemal Özcan

• Printer: Burhanettin Erenler Matbaası

• Publication Frequency: Biweekly

• Format: Single-story comic issue (no prose content)

• Featured Story: Tarzan 

• Cover Art: Original Turkish artwork by Yılmaz, not a direct foreign reprint

• Collectibility: Distinct Turkish edition with unique cover design and localized presentation

• Condition: Good; minor page yellowing consistent with age