1001 Roman 1941 Red Eagles Turkish Comic Mag Turkey
1001 Roman – Special Issue No. 18 (June 3, 1941) – Turkish Comic Magazine
Description:
This is an original Turkish comic magazine issue of 1001 Roman, Special Issue No. 18, published on June 3, 1941 by Türkiye Yayınevi. 1001 Roman first appeared on 10 July 1939 under the ownership of Tahsin Demiray and was one of the most influential early comic magazines in Turkey and played a major role in introducing international comic strips to Turkish readers during the 1940s.
A distinctive characteristic of 1001 Roman was its publishing approach: character names were often changed, stories were adapted freely, and many comics were reproduced using copied artwork. As a result, identifying the original titles of certain stories can be difficult, and many were derived from American or British newspaper strips and comics. Alongside comic strips, the magazine also included prose stories, giving it a mixed narrative structure.
The main story in this issue is titled “Kızıl Kartallar” (Red Eagles). The original title is unknown. The story centers on aviation and aerial competition, focusing on an airplane race set to begin in London. The main character is presented under the Turkified name Yılmaz Uçar, strongly suggesting a foreign origin. Visual clues such as the RAF insignia visible on the aircraft further indicate that this is an adaptation of a British aviation-themed strip. The rival character is named Voltzi, another localized name pointing to an international source.
With its aviation theme, competitive narrative, and wartime-era atmosphere, this issue stands out as a particularly interesting example of early 1940s adventure comics in Turkey and is appealing to collectors of vintage aviation and adaptation-era comic magazines.
Key Features:
• Magazine Title: 1001 Roman
• Issue: Special Issue No. 18
• Publication Date: June 3, 1941
• Main Story Title: Kızıl Kartallar
• Story Theme: Aviation / Adventure / Air Race
• Setting: Airplane race beginning in London
• Main Character: Yılmaz Uçar (Turkified name)
• Rival Character: Voltzi
• Notable Detail: Aircraft bearing RAF insignia
• Story Origin: Likely adapted from a British aviation newspaper strip; original title unknown
• Content Format: Comic strips and prose stories
• Collector Interest: Early aviation-themed comic adapted for Turkish readers during WWII era
• Condition: Good (minor tears present)