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1001 Roman 1943 The Blonde Danger – Revenge Turkish Comic Mag Turkey

1001 Roman 1943 The Blonde Danger – Revenge Turkish Comic Mag Turkey

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1001 Roman – Special Issue No. 44 (August 3, 1943)  – Turkish Comic Magazine

Description:

This is an original Turkish comic magazine issue of 1001 Roman, Special Issue No. 44, published on August 3, 1943 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 feature of this issue is “Sarışın Tehlike – İntikam” (“The Blonde Danger – Revenge”). The original title of this comic is unknown; however, the story centers on an American police detective named Beti (Betty). Based on its style, theme, and narrative structure, it is very likely a Turkish adaptation of an American crime or detective newspaper strip.

This issue is collectible as an example of early Turkish comic publishing practices during World War II, reflecting how foreign crime and detective stories were localized for Turkish audiences.

Key Features:

• Magazine Title: 1001 Roman

• Special Issue Number: No. 44

• Publication Date: August 3, 1943

• Publisher: Türkiye Yayınevi

• Main Story: Sarışın Tehlike – İntikam

• Original Title: Unknown (likely adapted from an American newspaper strip)

• Main Character: Beti (Betty), an American police detective

• Content Type: Comic strips and prose stories

• Historical Context: Early Turkish adaptations of foreign comics during World War II

• Collector Appeal: Representative example of 1940s Turkish comic magazine culture

• Condition: Good overall condition with signs of wear; some pages have small tears

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