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Tommiks – Issue #3 – Duruşma – Milliyet Gazetesi Turkish Edition (2002)

Description:

This comic is Issue #3 from a Tommiks series distributed in Turkey by Milliyet Gazetesi in 2002. The series consisted of a short four-issue run and was released as a promotional supplement alongside the newspaper rather than being sold separately. Like several earlier newspaper comic promotions in Turkey, these issues were printed specifically as reader bonuses and distributed free with the daily paper.

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 series, Miki is a remarkably young ranger who rises through the ranks after completing a series of successful missions, eventually becoming captain of the Nevada Rangers despite his youth. The stories combine classic western action with humor and memorable character interactions, elements that helped make the series one of the most recognizable European western comics of its era.

Miki is accompanied by several well-known characters throughout his adventures. His fiancée Susy, the daughter of the fort’s commandant, represents an important emotional connection in his life, while his two close companions—Doppio Rhum (Double Rum) and the eccentric Dottor Salasso (Doctor Bloodletting)—add humor and personality to the narrative. Together, they face frontier conflicts, outlaws, and the many dangers of the American West.

This particular issue presents the story titled Duruşma, corresponding to the original Italian story Alba di Fuoco. As with many Turkish comic compilations, the issue may include multiple Tommiks stories within the same volume rather than presenting a single narrative alone. The stories reflect the classic storytelling style associated with the Capitan Miki series, combining western adventure with the distinctive tone established by its creators.

The 2002 Milliyet Gazetesi edition represents a later revival of Tommiks in Turkish newspaper promotions. Printed in black and white and distributed free with the newspaper, this short four-issue series introduced the character once again to Turkish readers while continuing the long tradition of newspaper-sponsored comic publications in the country. Due to the limited number of issues and their non-commercial distribution, these editions hold particular interest for collectors of Turkish comic history.

Key Features:

• Series: Tommiks (Milliyet Gazetesi Turkish Edition)

• Issue: Issue #3

• Title: Duruşma

• Original Series: Capitan Miki

• Original Story Title: Alba di Fuoco

• Original Creators: EsseGesse

• Publisher: Milliyet Gazetesi

• Publication Year: 2002

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

• Distribution: Newspaper promotional edition; distributed free with the newspaper

• Series Scope: 4 issues published

• Content: Tommiks western adventure stories adapted from the Capitan Miki series