Çocuk Haftası Magazine 1962 Hansel and Gretel Turkish Comic Turkey

Çocuk Haftası Magazine (Turkish Edition, Türkiye Yayınevi, January 17, 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 influential titles of its kind. This particular issue was published on January 17, 1962 by Türkiye Yayınevi, offering a wonderful snapshot of early 1960s children’s reading culture in Turkey.

Çocuk Haftası is especially notable for the strong presence of comics created by Turkish artists. Few children’s magazines of the time gave such consistent and generous space to local illustrators and comic creators, making it an important collectible for anyone interested in the history of Turkish comics. Alongside comic strips, the magazine also included short stories and additional children’s content, creating a full weekly mix of entertainment and reading material.

This issue features a Jan ve Margo cover, based on the Grimm fairy tale Jeannot et Margot (commonly known as Hansel and Gretel). The fairy-tale theme adds strong nostalgic appeal and makes the cover particularly attractive for collectors. Inside, the magazine includes a science fiction comic titled Yalnız Adam ve Korkunç Ses, believed to be of European or American origin, although its exact original title has not been identified. The issue also contains Turkish comic features by local artists, including Bastı, Aliş ile Maviş, Yaman İzci, Kabasakal Amca, and İbiş, showcasing the variety of native comic storytelling that made Çocuk Haftası so distinctive.

For collectors, this issue stands out for its classic Grimm-inspired cover, its early 1962 publication date, and its rich selection of Turkish comics.

Key Features:

• Title: Çocuk Haftası

• Type: Weekly children’s magazine

• Publisher: Türkiye Yayınevi

• Publication Date: January 17, 1962

• First Published: 1943

• Cover Theme: Jan ve Margo (Jeannot et Margot / Hansel and Gretel, Grimm fairy tale)

• Notable Sci-Fi Comic: Yalnız Adam ve Korkunç Ses (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: Grimm fairy-tale cover; strong Turkish comic artist presence; early 1960s issue