{"product_id":"simsek-1-western-comic-turkish-turkey-by-i̇smail-ozturk","title":"Şimşek #1 Western Comic Turkish Turkey by  İsmail Öztürk","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\"\u003eŞimşek – Issue #1, İlkbiz Yayınları (1990)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eThis is Şimşek Issue #1, published in Turkish by İlkbiz Yayınları in 1990. Printed in black and white, this comic represents an original Turkish production featuring a locally created character designed in line with popular Western and adventure genres of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eŞimşek is a Turkish original character developed under the İsmail Öztürk production, created entirely by Turkish artists. The series reflects the influence of classic Western and action-adventure comics that were widely popular during the late 20th century, while maintaining its own local identity and storytelling approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eThe narrative style typically centers around action-driven plots, featuring themes such as justice, conflict, heroism, and survival. As with many Western-inspired stories, the character Şimşek is portrayed in situations that test courage, determination, and moral values, often set against rugged environments and challenging adversaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eThis issue #1 marks the beginning of the series and is notable as part of Turkey’s efforts to produce original comic content rather than relying solely on translated works. It holds cultural value as an example of domestic comic book production during the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e• Series: Şimşek\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e• Issue: Issue #1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e• Publisher: İlkbiz Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e• Publication Year: 1990\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003e• Printing: Black and white\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e• Format: Comic book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e• Character: Şimşek (original Turkish character)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e• Production: İsmail Öztürk production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e• Creators: Turkish artists (locally produced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e• Genre: Western, adventure, action\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e• Themes: Justice, heroism, survival, conflict\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e• Origin: Turkey (original domestic production)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e• Narrative Style: Classic action-adventure storytelling inspired by Western comics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Early example of Turkish original comic production\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47923966771338,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_69bf25c3-105f-4dcf-b39b-aeac9546168b.jpg?v=1775568841","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/simsek-1-western-comic-turkish-turkey-by-i%cc%87smail-ozturk","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}