Johan et Pirlouit #31 1963 Turkish Comic Turkey L’Anneau des Castellac #11

Küçük Prens (Johan et Pirlouit) – “Esir Dük” – Issue #31 – Turkish Edition, Yurdagül Yayınları (1963)

Description:

This is a Turkish black-and-white comic adaptation of Küçük Prens, the local title used for the classic Franco-Belgian series Johan et Pirlouit, created by Peyo. Published in 1963 by Yurdagül Yayınları, this edition is Issue #31 of the Turkish series and consists of 32 pages. The cover is drawn by turkish artist.

The story featured in this issue is titled Esir Dük, known in the original series as L’Anneau des Castellac, which is listed as story number 11 in the original Johan et Pirlouit chronology. The narrative focuses on feudal intrigue, captivity, and loyalty, elements that strongly define the medieval adventure tone of the series. Johan’s sense of justice and Pirlouit’s contrasting personality once again form the backbone of the story’s character-driven storytelling.

While the original European editions of Johan et Pirlouit were published in full color, this Turkish release is printed entirely in black and white, reflecting early 1960s Turkish comic production standards. As an early standalone Turkish issue from a lesser-seen publisher and part of the pre-Smurf era of Peyo’s work, this comic holds particular interest for collectors of classic European comics, early Turkish translations, and historically significant adaptations.

Key Features:

• Series Title: Küçük Prens (Johan et Pirlouit)

• Issue Number: Issue #31

• Story Title: Esir Dük

• Original Title: L’Anneau des Castellac

• Original Story Number: 11

• Creator: Peyo

• Publisher (Turkey): Yurdagül Yayınları

• Publication Year: 1963

• Page Count: 32 pages

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

• Collector Appeal: Early Turkish edition of a classic Franco-Belgian medieval adventure series