Dylan Dog #21 2007 Turkish Comic Turkey La clessidra di pietra #58 #59
Dylan Dog – Issue #21 (Turkish Edition, Rodeo Kitap, 2007)
Description:
This volume is Issue #21 of the Turkish Dylan Dog classic series, published in 2007 by Rodeo Kitap. Like the earlier issues in the Turkish run, it is printed in black and white and includes two complete Dylan Dog stories in a single book. This issue adapts original Italian Issues #58 and #59 and is particularly remembered for its strong symbolic imagery and socially unsettling themes.
The first story, “Kum Saati Taş Kesilince” (La clessidra di pietra), is a dark and metaphor-heavy tale centered on time, inevitability, and moral decay. The stone hourglass becomes a haunting symbol of fate and punishment, as Dylan Dog confronts a mystery where time itself feels frozen and merciless. The story stands out for its philosophical undertones and oppressive atmosphere, making it one of the more thought-provoking entries in the classic series.
The second story, “Kaybolanlar” (Gente che scompare), shifts the focus to a deeply disturbing social horror. People vanish without explanation, not through supernatural spectacle but through quiet, everyday terror. The narrative reflects themes of alienation, indifference, and the fear of being erased from society without a trace. Its realism and emotional weight give the story a chilling impact that lingers long after reading.
Key Features:
• Series: Dylan Dog (Turkish Classic Series)
• Issue Number: Issue #21
• Publisher: Rodeo Kitap
• Publication Year: 2007
• Language: Turkish
• Print: Black and white
• Format: Softcover comic book
• Original Italian Series: Dylan Dog (Classic Series)
• Turkish Edition Format: Two complete stories per issue
• Stories Included:
– Kum Saati Taş Kesilince / La clessidra di pietra (Italian Issue #58)
– Kaybolanlar / Gente che scompare (Italian Issue #59)
• Original Creator: Tiziano Sclavi
• Total Turkish Run: 40 issues (2002–2014)
• Genre: Horror / Mystery / Psychological / Supernatural