Johan et Pirlouit #16–18 1966 Turkish Comic Turkey Le Châtiment de Basenhau #1

Küçük Prens (Johan et Pirlouit) – “Dikenbaş’ın İhaneti” – Issues #16–18 (Collected) – Turkish Edition, Bilge Şakrak (1966)

Description:

This is a Turkish black-and-white comic edition of Küçük Prens, the localized publication of the classic Franco-Belgian series Johan et Pirlouit, originally created by Peyo. Published in 1966 by Bilge Şakrak, this volume contains Issues #16, #17, and #18, all presenting the same story arc titled Dikenbaş’ın İhaneti, known in the original series as Le Châtiment de Basenhau.

In the original Franco-Belgian publication history, Le Châtiment de Basenhau is listed as the first story of the Johan et Pirlouit series, making it a foundational narrative within the canon. The story centers on betrayal, loyalty, and medieval intrigue, themes that define the tone of the series and highlight Peyo’s early mastery of character-driven adventure storytelling, predating his later global success with the Smurfs.

While the original European editions were published in full color, this Turkish edition is printed in black and white, reflecting the production standards of the period in Turkey. Notably, the covers for Issue #17 and Issue #18 are present, while the cover for Issue #16 is missing. Despite this, the inclusion of three consecutive issues forming a complete story arc enhances the historical and collectible significance of the item. As an early Turkish adaptation of a major European comics classic, this edition holds particular appeal for collectors interested in Peyo’s early work, Turkish comic publishing history, and rare mid-20th-century translations.

Key Features:

• Series Title: Küçük Prens (Johan et Pirlouit)

• Story Title: Dikenbaş’ın İhaneti

• Original Title: Le Châtiment de Basenhau

• Included Issues: Issue #16, Issue #17, Issue #18

• Original Series Story Order: First story in the Johan et Pirlouit series

• Creator: Peyo

• Publisher (Turkey): Bilge Şakrak

• Publication Year: 1966

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white (original series published in color)

• Cover Status: Covers present for Issue #17 and Issue #18; Issue #16 cover missing

• Collector Appeal: Early Turkish edition of a classic Franco-Belgian series; foundational story by Peyo