Space: 1999 #1 70s Turkish Comic Turkey #4 #6 #7 A Lonely Emperor Eerie #33
Uzay 1999 – Issue #1, Çizgi Yayınları (1970s)
Description:
This is Uzay 1999 Issue #1, published in Turkish by Çizgi Yayınları during the 1970s. Printed in black and white, this comic is a Turkish adaptation of the British science fiction television series Space: 1999, which originally aired between 1975 and 1977 for two seasons.
The series is set on Moonbase Alpha, a scientific research facility located in the Plato crater on the Moon’s far side. Following a catastrophic event that sends the Moon drifting through space, the inhabitants of the base are forced into a continuous struggle for survival as they encounter unknown worlds, alien life forms, and cosmic phenomena.
This issue compiles several stories adapted from international comic publications tied to the Space: 1999 universe. The cover artwork, created by Vaughn Bodé and Larry Todd, was originally used for Warren Publishing’s Eerie magazine (issue #33), reflecting a common practice in Turkish comic publishing of the era where existing artwork was repurposed for local editions.
The included stories emphasize classic science fiction themes such as isolation, transformation, alien encounters, and survival in deep space. Each story contributes to the broader narrative tone of uncertainty and exploration that defines the Space: 1999 universe.
As one of only two issues published in Turkey, this series is considered rare, making it particularly appealing for collectors interested in vintage science fiction comics and television adaptations.
Key Features:
• Series: Uzay 1999 (Space: 1999)
• Issue: Issue #1
• Publisher: Çizgi Yayınları
• Publication Period: 1970s
• Language: Turkish
• Printing: Black and white
• Format: Comic book
• Source Material: Space: 1999 (British TV series, 1975–1977)
• Setting: Moonbase Alpha (Plato crater, Moon)
• Cover Artists: Vaughn Bodé; Larry Todd
• Cover Source: Eerie magazine #33 (Warren Publishing)
• Included Stories:
– A Lonely Emperor (Vol. 2 No. 4, May 1976)
– The Perpetual Metamorphosis (Vol. 2 No. 7, Sep 1976)
– Class Determination: Alien Insecta! (Vol. 2 No. 4, May 1976)
– Paradise Progression (Vol. 2 No. 6, Aug 1976)
• Genre: Science fiction
• Themes: Space survival, alien encounters, transformation, isolation
• Series Scope (Turkey): Only 2 issues published
• Collector Appeal: Rare Turkish adaptation of a classic British sci-fi television series