{"product_id":"kull-the-conqueror-1-1985-turkish-comic-turkey-2-bizarre-adventures-26-ssoc-55","title":"Kull the Conqueror #1 1985 Turkish Comic Turkey #2 Bizarre Adventures #26 SSOC #55","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eBarbar Kral Kull – Issue #1 – Alfa Yayınları Turkish Edition (1985)\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=\"69\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eThis comic is Issue #1 of the Turkish Barbar Kral Kull series published by Alfa Yayınları in 1985. Limited to only four issues, this short run represents one of the early Turkish adaptations of classic sword-and-sorcery material, bringing Robert E. Howard’s iconic character to local readers during a formative period of comic publishing in Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eKull, created by Robert E. Howard, is a barbarian warrior from Atlantis who rises to become a king, ruling in a world shaped by dark magic, political intrigue, and philosophical conflict. As one of Howard’s earliest creations, Kull predates Conan and is often noted for stories that lean more heavily into introspection, existential themes, and the nature of power and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eThe Turkish edition was printed entirely in black and white, despite the original stories being published in color. This was primarily due to the high production costs associated with color printing in Turkey during the 1980s. As a result, the artwork takes on a different visual tone, emphasizing line work and contrast over the original color palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eThe cover of this issue is taken from Bizarre Adventures #26 and illustrated by John Bolton, whose distinctive painted style is well known among collectors of fantasy and horror comics. Inside, the issue presents a curated selection of stories drawn from multiple original sources, reflecting a common practice in Turkish comic publishing of the period, where different materials were compiled into a single volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003eThe included stories are:\u003cbr\u003e“A King Comes Riding!” from Kull the Conqueror #1, presented in Turkish as “Bir Kral Geliyor,” introducing Kull’s rise and establishing the foundations of his rule.\u003cbr\u003e“The Shadow Kingdom” from Kull the Conqueror #2, presented as “Gölgeler Krallığı,” one of the most significant Kull stories, exploring themes of illusion, hidden enemies, and political paranoia.\u003cbr\u003e“Kaplanın Gözleri,” sourced from Bizarre Adventures #26, adding a visually distinctive and atmospheric narrative to the issue.\u003cbr\u003e“Wizard and Warrior” from The Savage Sword of Conan #55, presented as “Büyücü ve Savaşçı,” expanding the issue with additional sword-and-sorcery content closely aligned with Howard’s universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003eFrom a collector’s perspective, this issue is particularly notable for its anthology structure, its use of high-quality international source material, and its distinctive black-and-white presentation. As the first issue of a short-lived Turkish series, it holds added significance for collectors interested in early fantasy comic adaptations in Turkey.\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=\"2645\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003e• Series: Barbar Kral Kull (Alfa Yayınları Turkish Edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2737\"\u003e• Issue: Issue #1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003e• Publisher: Alfa Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003e• Publication Year: 1985\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2874\"\u003e• Printing: Black and white (originally published in color)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2907\"\u003e• Format: Standard comic format\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2955\"\u003e• Character: Kull, created by Robert E. Howard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003e• Cover Source: Bizarre Adventures #26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003e• Cover Artist: John Bolton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3237\"\u003e• Included Stories: “A King Comes Riding!” (Kull the Conqueror #1); “The Shadow Kingdom” (Kull the Conqueror #2); “Kaplanın Gözleri” (Bizarre Adventures #26); “Wizard and Warrior” (The Savage Sword of Conan #55)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003e• Content Type: Anthology of multiple sword-and-sorcery stories from different original sources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003e• Series Scope: 4 issues published in 1985\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3506\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Early Turkish fantasy comic featuring classic Kull material with anthology structure and notable cover art\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47890956943498,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_523edd3f-69d4-4b3c-9ff7-21cbb3247932.jpg?v=1774782914","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/kull-the-conqueror-1-1985-turkish-comic-turkey-2-bizarre-adventures-26-ssoc-55","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}