{"product_id":"asterix-asterix-the-legionary-80s-turkish-edition-comic-turkey-2","title":"Asterix – Asterix the Legionary 80s Turkish Edition Comic Turkey 2","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eAsterix – “Asteriks Afrika'da” (Asterix the Legionary) – Turkish Newspaper Giveaway Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"262\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"278\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eThis is a Turkish-language, softcover Asterix comic, distributed as a promotional giveaway with the Bulvar newspaper, sponsored by Akbank. Rather than being sold commercially, this edition was offered free to readers, making it a distinctive example of newspaper–bank–publisher collaborations common in Turkey during the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eThe Bulvar–Akbank Asterix series was published between 1983 and 1984 and consists of a total of 6 issues. Each issue includes one complete Asterix story, accompanied by several pages of puzzles and activities for children, reinforcing its role as both entertainment and family-oriented promotional material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eOne of the most unusual and collectible aspects of this series is its mixed printing style: within the same issue, some consecutive pages are printed in black \u0026amp; white, while others are in full color. This irregular production choice is rarely seen in official Asterix editions and makes the series especially interesting for collectors of variant printings and localized editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eBecause this was a promotional newspaper giveaway, it was printed on thin, low-quality paper, significantly more fragile than standard album editions. For this reason, copies that have survived in good overall condition are difficult to find, adding to the collectible appeal of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eThis particular issue is Issue No. 6 and features the story “Asteriks Afrika'da”, the Turkish edition of Asterix the Legionary, presented as a complete story in softcover format adapted specifically for newspaper distribution. This copy has unopened pages (see second photo) it is very hard to find it at this condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1020\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e• Series: Asterix – Bulvar Newspaper Giveaway Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003e• Title: Asteriks Afrika'da\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e• Original Title: \u003cem data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003eAsterix the Legionary\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003e• Issue Number: 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e• Publisher \/ Distributor: Bulvar Newspaper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003e• Sponsor: Akbank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003e• Publication Period: 1983–1984\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003e• Total Issues in Series: 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003e• Format: Softcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003e• Contents: One complete Asterix story plus additional puzzle and activity pages for children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003e• Printing Characteristics: Alternating black \u0026amp; white and color pages within the same issue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003e• Distribution Type: Free promotional giveaway with a daily newspaper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003e• Paper Quality: Thin, low-grade promotional paper typical of newspaper giveaways\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003e• Collectibility: Difficult to find in well-preserved condition due to fragile paper and promotional nature\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47573600239754,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_96385413-2bd7-4208-8d99-416dbd805500.jpg?v=1768379887","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/asterix-asterix-the-legionary-80s-turkish-edition-comic-turkey-2","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}