Capitan Miki #1 Il Ranger del Nevada Turkish Comic Turkey EsseGesse Colored

Tommiks – Issue #1 – Nostaljik Seri – Hoz Comics Turkish Edition (2004)

Description:

This comic is Issue #1 from the Tommiks “Nostaljik Seri” published in Turkey by Hoz Comics in 2004. The series ran for a total of fourteen issues and represents a modern reprint era of the classic Tommiks stories, presented for readers who grew up with the character as well as for a new generation of comic enthusiasts.

The character known in Turkey as Tommiks originates from the Italian comic Capitan Miki, created by the well-known Italian comic trio EsseGesse. In the original stories, Miki is a remarkably young ranger who rises through the ranks after successfully completing numerous missions, eventually earning the title of captain of the Nevada Rangers despite his age. The series combines classic western adventure with humor and strong character dynamics, which helped make it one of the most recognizable European western comics of its time.

Miki’s adventures frequently involve his closest companions, including his fiancée Susy, the daughter of the fort’s commandant. He is also accompanied by his two loyal friends: the cheerful and resourceful Doppio Rhum (Double Rum) and the eccentric Dottor Salasso (Doctor Bloodletting). Together they confront outlaws, frontier conflicts, and the dangers of the American West, forming a narrative structure that blends action, humor, and classic western storytelling.

This first issue of the Nostaljik Seri presents the story Il Ranger del Nevada, which corresponds to the very first adventure of the original Capitan Miki series. The story introduces readers to Miki’s early role within the Nevada Rangers and establishes the adventurous tone that would define the series for decades.

Unlike many earlier Turkish editions of Tommiks that were printed in black and white or distributed as newspaper promotions, the Hoz Comics Nostaljik Seri was produced in full color. This approach reflects a more modern presentation style and makes the edition visually closer to the original European comic tradition. For collectors, the series is notable as a nostalgic revival of a classic character that had long been popular among Turkish readers.

Key Features:

• Series: Tommiks – Nostaljik Seri

• Issue: Issue #1

• Original Series: Capitan Miki

• Original Story Title: Il Ranger del Nevada

• Original Creators: EsseGesse

• Publisher: Hoz Comics

• Publication Year: 2004

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Full color

• Series Scope: 14 issues published

• Presentation: Modern colored edition of classic Tommiks stories

• Collector Appeal: Nostalgic revival of the classic Capitan Miki stories for Turkish readers