1001 Roman 1944 The Green Nest Turkish Comic Mag Turkey
1001 Roman – Special Issue No. 50 (February 3, 1944) – Turkish Comic Magazine
Description:
This is an original Turkish comic magazine issue of 1001 Roman, Special Issue No. 50, published on February 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 story in this issue is titled “Yeşil Yuva” (“The Green Nest”). The original source of the comic is unknown, but the plot centers on two thieves who steal a suitcase from a train, expecting to find jewels inside. Instead, they discover the body of a murdered woman, setting off a crime-driven narrative. Characters mentioned include Paul, Darrell, and a jeweler named Con Smith (John Smith). Based on its structure and themes, the story is most likely adapted from an American crime or detective strip, localized for Turkish publication.
In addition to the comic content, this issue also includes a prose story by Edgar Allan Poe, adding further literary and collectible value beyond the illustrated material.
This issue is collectible as an example of mid–World War II Turkish comic publishing, blending crime fiction, adapted foreign comics, and classic literature within a single magazine.
Key Features:
• Magazine Title: 1001 Roman
• Special Issue Number: No. 50
• Publication Date: February 3, 1944
• Publisher: Türkiye Yayınevi
• Main Story: Yeşil Yuva
• Original Source: Unknown; likely adapted from an American crime/detective strip
• Story Theme: Train robbery, murder mystery, crime narrative
• Notable Characters: Paul, Darrell, Con Smith (John Smith)
• Additional Content: Includes a prose story by Edgar Allan Poe
• Content Type: Comic strips and prose stories
• Historical Context: Wartime Turkish adaptations of foreign comics and literature
• Collector Appeal: Crime-themed adaptation combined with classic literary content
• Condition: Good overall condition with signs of wear; some pages have small tears