Johan et Pirlouit #20 1982 Turkish Comic Turkey Le Châtiment de Basenhau #1

Küçük Prens (Johan et Pirlouit) – “Dikenbaş’ın İhaneti” – Issue #20 – Turkish Edition, Şiiler Yayınevi (1982)

Description:

This Turkish black-and-white issue of Küçük Prens is part of the local 1980s publications of the classic Franco-Belgian medieval adventure series Johan et Pirlouit, created by Peyo. Published in 1982 by Şiiler Yayınevi, this release is Issue #20 in the Turkish numbering and features the story Dikenbaş’ın İhaneti, originally titled Le Châtiment de Basenhau, which is listed as story number 1 in the original series chronology.

Le Châtiment de Basenhau is a cornerstone of the Johan et Pirlouit canon, establishing the series’ core themes of betrayal, justice, and medieval power struggles. As the first story in the original sequence, it occupies a special place in the history of the series and is often regarded as a foundational narrative that set the tone for all subsequent adventures. For collectors, the presence of this key story in a distinct Turkish edition adds notable historical and contextual value.

As with other Turkish editions from this period, the comic is printed in black and white, despite the original European albums being published in color. The cover artwork was newly illustrated by a Turkish artist and differs from the original European cover, significantly enhancing its appeal as a regional variant. In addition to the main story, the book includes a short bonus comic titled Küçük Siyu at the end, providing extra content that further distinguishes this issue from its original counterpart.

Key Features:

• Series Title: Küçük Prens (Johan et Pirlouit)

• Issue Number: Issue #20

• Story Title: Dikenbaş’ın İhaneti

• Original Title: Le Châtiment de Basenhau

• Original Story Number: 1

• Creator: Peyo

• Publisher (Turkey): Şiiler Yayınevi

• Publication Year: 1982

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

• Cover: Turkish-illustrated variant cover

• Additional Content: Includes bonus short comic “Küçük Siyu”

• Collector Appeal: Foundational Johan et Pirlouit story, Turkish variant cover, and exclusive bonus content