Amatör #11 Johnny Cougar Lucky Luke Turkish Comic Mag Turkey Tiger John M. Burns

Amatör – Issue #11 – Turkish Children’s Magazine (12 July 1971)

Description:

This issue of Amatör, numbered Issue #11 and published on 12 July 1971, represents a classic example of Turkish children’s magazines from the early 1970s. Known for its rich and varied content, the publication combines comic strips and prose storytelling, offering young readers a diverse reading experience that blends entertainment with adventure.

Amatör stands out for its inclusion of both internationally recognized comic characters and locally adapted or presented material. This issue features “Red Kit – Apaşlar Arasında,” the Turkish presentation of Lucky Luke, one of the most iconic Franco-Belgian Western comic series. Alongside it is “Demir Pençe – Cougar,” based on the Johnny Cougar strip originally published in the British comic Tiger between 1963 and 1985. The character, a Seminole Native American professional wrestler, reflects the storytelling conventions of its time, combining action-oriented plots with stylized cultural representation.

Also included is “Kara Şövalye Harekatı,” likely illustrated by British artist John M. Burns, known for his detailed and realistic art style in adventure and historical comics. The issue further expands its scope with “Canavarlar Peşinde,” a maritime-themed comic that introduces elements of sea adventure and exploration, adding variety to the overall content.

With its blend of Western, adventure, and action narratives, this issue reflects the global influences present in Turkish comic publishing during the period. For collectors, it offers a snapshot of how international comic strips were

Key Features:

• Series: Amatör

• Issue: Issue #11

• Publication Date: 12 July 1971

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Children’s magazine

• Content Type: Comic strips and illustrated stories

• Included Comics: Red Kit – Apaşlar Arasında (Lucky Luke); Demir Pençe – Cougar (Johnny Cougar); Kara Şövalye Harekatı; Canavarlar Peşinde

• Source Material: Adaptations and reprints from international comic series (Franco-Belgian and British origins)

• Notable Character: Lucky Luke (as Red Kit in Turkish editions)

• Artist Attribution: Kara Şövalye Harekatı likely illustrated by John M. Burns

• Genre: Western, adventure, action, maritime

• Collector Appeal: 1970s Turkish children’s magazine featuring internationally recognized comic adaptations

• Condition: small tear at cover plese refer photos