1001 Özel #148 1955 Tarzan - Brick Bradford Turkish Comic Mag Turkey
1001 Özel – Issue No. 148 (June 27, 1955) – Turkish Comic Book
Description:
This is 1001 Özel Issue No. 148, published on June 27, 1955, from one of the earliest 1001 Özel series in Turkish comic book history. 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, which 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 almost exclusively on comics and usually featured a single complete comic story per issue.
This issue is notable because, unlike most 1001 Özel issues, it contains two separate comic stories. The cover features Tarzan, making it immediately appealing to Tarzan collectors.
The first story is “Dişi Tarzan – Afrika Ormanlarında Bir Kızın Maceraları” (Female Tarzan – Adventures of a Girl in the African Jungles). The original title is unknown, but the story was most likely adapted from an American comic strip, following the tradition of localized versions common in Turkish comics of the era.
The second story is “Brick Bradford – Son Adam” (The Last Man), featuring Brick Bradford, the classic science fiction hero created by William Ritt. Brick Bradford stories are especially valued for their early sci-fi themes involving time travel, futuristic technology, and adventure.
One of the most striking aspects of this issue is its original cover artwork, created by a Turkish artist named Yılmaz. Rather than being a direct reprint, the cover presents a unique local interpretation, significantly enhancing the issue’s collectible value. Such original Turkish cover art is highly sought after by collectors, especially for well-known characters like Tarzan.
Key Features:
• Title: 1001 Özel
• Issue Number: No. 148
• Publication Date: June 27, 1955
• Series Background: Early Turkish comic series inspired by 1001 Roman
• Format: Comic-only publication (no prose stories)
• Number of Stories: Two (unusual for the series)
• Featured Comics:
– Dişi Tarzan – Afrika Ormanlarında Bir Kızın Maceraları: Jungle adventure, likely adapted from an American strip
– Brick Bradford – Son Adam: Science fiction story featuring the character created by William Ritt
• Cover Character: Tarzan
• Cover Art: Original Turkish artwork by Yılmaz, not a foreign reprint
• Collectibility:
– Uncommon two-story issue
– Distinctive Turkish cover art and localized adaptations
• Condition: Good; minor page yellowing consistent with age