1001 Roman 1944 Adventures of the Journalist Turkish Comic Mag Turkey
1001 Roman – Special Issue No. 56 (August 3, 1944) – Turkish Comic Magazine
Description:
This is an original Turkish comic magazine issue of 1001 Roman, Special Issue No. 56, published on August 3, 1944 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 titled “Gazetecinin Serüvenleri” (Adventures of the Journalist). The original title of the story is unknown, but it centers on Carley (Karley) Harper, an American journalist, and is very likely adapted from an American newspaper strip. The narrative also references a character named Mister Flint, suggesting its foreign serialized origins. This issue represents a strong example of early Turkish comic localization practices during the wartime era.
Due to its age, historical context, and adaptation style, this issue is a valuable collectible for early Turkish comic history collectors.
Key Features:
• Magazine Title: 1001 Roman
• Issue: Special Issue No. 56
• Publication Date: August 3, 1944
• Main Story: Gazetecinin Serüvenleri (likely adapted from an American newspaper strip featuring Carley Harper)
• Story Origin: Probable American strip adaptation; original title unknown
• Notable Characters: Carley (Karley) Harper, Mister Flint
• Content Format: Combination of comic strips and prose stories
• Printing Style: Adapted stories with renamed characters and copied artwork
• Historical Significance: Example of early Turkish comic localization and foreign strip adaptation during the 1940s
• Condition: Good