{"product_id":"ken-parker-2-1999-il-poeta-38-turkish-comic-turkey","title":"Ken Parker #2 1999 Il Poeta  #38 Turkish Comic Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eKen Parker – Şair – Issue #2 – Aksoy Yayıncılık Turkish Edition (1999)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"262\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"278\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eThis comic is Issue #2 of the Turkish Ken Parker series published by Aksoy Yayıncılık between 1999 and 2000. Limited to only four issues, this short-lived run represents a late but notable Turkish adaptation of one of Italy’s most respected comic series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eOriginally created in 1974 by Giancarlo Berardi and Ivo Milazzo, Ken Parker is a western character known for its mature storytelling, psychological depth, and departure from traditional heroic stereotypes. Unlike conventional western protagonists, Ken Parker is portrayed as a thoughtful and morally complex figure, often confronting social issues, human vulnerability, and ethical dilemmas. The series gained widespread appreciation not only in Italy but also across former Yugoslavia, where it developed a particularly strong following.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eThe Turkish edition reflects the publishing standards of the late 1990s, presented in black and white and adapted for a local readership. Despite the relatively small number of issues published in Turkey, the selection of stories demonstrates an effort to introduce readers to the more narrative-driven and introspective aspects of the original series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eThis issue, titled “Şair,” corresponds to the Italian story Il Poeta from Issue #38 of the original series. As the second issue of the Turkish run, it sets the tone for the series by emphasizing Ken Parker’s reflective nature and the grounded realism that distinguishes the character from more action-oriented western heroes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003eFrom a collector’s perspective, this edition holds particular interest due to its limited publication span and its role in bringing a critically acclaimed European comic to Turkish readers in a condensed format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1020\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e• Series: Ken Parker (Aksoy Yayıncılık Turkish Edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e• Issue: Issue #2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e• Title: Şair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e• Original Title: Il Poeta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e• Original Series Number: Issue #38 (Italian edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e• Publisher: Aksoy Yayıncılık\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003e• Publication Year: 1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e• Printing: Black and white\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003e• Format: Standard comic format\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003e• Creators: Giancarlo Berardi (writer), Ivo Milazzo (artist)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e• Character Origin: Created in 1974; widely recognized in Italy and former Yugoslavia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003e• Series Scope: 4 issues published between 1999–2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Second issue of a rare Turkish edition featuring a critically acclaimed Italian western narrative\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47890855264394,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_934fd7af-8089-4ec2-9fd8-01a883ddc9d5.jpg?v=1774779485","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ken-parker-2-1999-il-poeta-38-turkish-comic-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}