Çocuk Haftası Magazine 1962 Peter Pan Turkish Comic Turkey

Çocuk Haftası Magazine (Turkish Edition, Türkiye Yayınevi, January 3, 1962)

Description:

This vintage issue of Çocuk Haftası is a weekly Turkish children’s magazine originally launched in 1943 and known for its long-running publication history. This particular issue was published on January 3, 1962 by Türkiye Yayınevi, representing an excellent example of Turkey’s golden-era children’s periodicals.

Çocuk Haftası holds a special place in Turkish publishing history because of the strong emphasis it placed on locally produced comics. Among children’s magazines of its time, it stands out as one of the most significant platforms for Turkish illustrators and comic artists, offering far more space to domestic creators than most comparable publications. Alongside comics, the magazine also included short stories and general children’s reading content, making it a complete weekly entertainment and reading package.

This issue features a Peter Pan cover, which adds instant visual appeal and nostalgia value. Inside, it includes a comic titled Merihin Esrarı, a science fiction series 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 Tonguç, Aliş ile Maviş, Yaman İzci, Kabasakal Amca, and İbiş, showcasing the rich variety of local comic storytelling found in Çocuk Haftası.

For collectors, this magazine is especially desirable due to its early 1960s date, its strong representation of Turkish comic art, and its status as a landmark publication in the history of children’s comics in Turkey.

Key Features:

• Title: Çocuk Haftası

• Type: Weekly children’s magazine

• Publisher: Türkiye Yayınevi

• Publication Date: January 3, 1962

• First Published: 1943

• Cover Theme: Peter Pan

• Notable Sci-Fi Comic: Merihin Esrarı (original title unknown)

• Turkish Comics Included: Tonguç; 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; classic children’s magazine ephemera