Romeo and Juliet – William Shakespeare Turkish Comic Turkey Classics Illustrated

Romeo and Juliet – “Romeo ve Jüliet” (Turkish Edition, Bursa Hakimiyet Gazetesi)

Description:

This comic book is a graphic adaptation of William Shakespeare’s famous tragedy Romeo and Juliet, one of the most influential love stories in world literature. Published in Turkish and printed in full color, this edition was distributed free of charge by Bursa Hakimiyet Gazetesi as a newspaper supplement.

What makes this publication particularly noteworthy is that Bursa Hakimiyet is a local newspaper rather than a national one. The decision of a regional newspaper to distribute a full-color literary comic as a free gift is unusual and adds distinct collectible value to this edition.

Another important collector feature is the cover illustration, which was created by a Turkish artist. This locally illustrated cover distinguishes the comic from other adaptations and adds cultural and historical significance, especially for collectors interested in Turkish comic art and regional publishing initiatives.

By combining a classic Shakespearean story with local publishing history and original Turkish cover art, this edition stands out as an interesting and uncommon example of newspaper-distributed comics in Turkey.

Key Features:

• Title: Romeo and Juliet – Romeo ve Jüliet

• Original Author: William Shakespeare

• Based on: Romeo & Juliet (play)

• Publisher / Distributor: Bursa Hakimiyet Gazetesi

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Full color

• Format: Comic book

• Distribution: Free newspaper supplement

• Cover Art: Illustrated by a Turkish artist

• Publication Scope: Local (regional newspaper)

• Collector Appeal: Uncommon local newspaper comic edition