Kral Conan #21 King Conan #9 #10 Turkish Comic Turkey Ken Kelly
Kral Conan – Issue #21 – Turkish Edition, Alfa Yayınları (2000)
Description:
This is a Turkish-language, black-and-white Conan comic published by Alfa Yayınları in 2000 as part of the Kral Conan series. Released on a biweekly schedule between 1999 and 2001, the series comprises a total of 42 issues and is known for its mixed, non-linear editorial approach, compiling material from different original Conan titles without adhering to their original publication order.
Issue #21 includes material from King Conan Issue #9, along with Part 1 of the story from King Conan Issue #10. These stories continue the mature, reign-focused narrative of the King Conan era, emphasizing themes such as political tension, warfare, and the complexities of ruling an empire. This issue represents a later phase of Conan’s kingship, where strategy and leadership take center stage alongside traditional action.
The cover art features the painting originally titled Conqueror by Ken Kelly, which was used on the cover of the novel Conan the Champion. This artwork is entirely unrelated to the comic stories contained within the issue, resulting in another clear example of cover-to-content mismatch. As seen throughout the Kral Conan series, Alfa Yayınları frequently selected iconic fantasy artwork to maximize visual impact and market appeal, even when the imagery did not reflect the interior material.
Key Features:
• Series: Kral Conan
• Issue Number: Issue #21
• Publisher: Alfa Yayınları
• Publication Year: 2000
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Black and white comic
• Release Schedule: Biweekly
• Series Scope: 42 issues published between 1999–2001
• Source Material: King Conan #9; King Conan #10 Part 1
• Cover Art: Ken Kelly – Conqueror (from Conan the Champion novel cover; not related to interior content)
• Series Structure: Mixed and non-linear compilation of original Conan stories
• Collector Appeal: Continues late King Conan storyline; features classic Ken Kelly cover art