Çocuk Haftası Magazine 1962 Cinderella Turkish Comic Turkey

Çocuk Haftası Magazine (Turkish Edition, Türkiye Yayınevi, January 10, 1962)

Description:

This vintage issue of Çocuk Haftası is a weekly Turkish children’s magazine that first began publication in 1943 and became one of the longest-running and most recognizable titles in its category. This particular issue was published on January 10, 1962 by Türkiye Yayınevi, representing a classic example of early 1960s Turkish children’s periodical culture.

Çocuk Haftası is especially significant for collectors because of the strong emphasis it placed on comics created by Turkish artists. Few children’s magazines of the era gave as much space and visibility to local illustrators and comic creators, making the publication an important archive of Turkish comic history. Alongside comics, the magazine also included short stories and additional reading material, offering a rich weekly mix of entertainment and content for young readers.

This issue features a Sinderella cover (original title: Cinderella), adding a nostalgic and instantly recognizable theme to the magazine. Inside, it includes a science fiction comic titled Fenerdeki Yaratıkların Edirleri, believed to be of European or American origin, although its exact original title has not been identified. In addition, the magazine contains several comics by Turkish artists, including Bastı, Aliş ile Maviş, Yaman İzci, Kabasakal Amca, and İbiş, reflecting the variety and charm that made Çocuk Haftası so popular.

For collectors, this issue is appealing due to its early 1962 publication date, its fairy-tale cover theme, and its strong representation of Turkish comic art within a historic weekly magazine format.

Key Features:

• Title: Çocuk Haftası

• Type: Weekly children’s magazine

• Publisher: Türkiye Yayınevi

• Publication Date: January 10, 1962

• First Published: 1943

• Cover Theme: Cinderella (Sinderella)

• Notable Sci-Fi Comic: Fenerdeki Yaratıkların Edirleri (original title unknown)

• Turkish Comics Included: Bastı; Aliş ile Maviş; Yaman İzci; Kabasakal Amca; İbiş

• Additional Content: Stories and children’s reading features

• Collector Appeal: Strong focus on Turkish comic artists; early 1960s issue; fairy-tale cover theme