Tercüman Çocuk #27 1983 Turkish Comic Turkey Star Wars #48 Les Tuniques Bleues Derib

Tercüman Çocuk – Issue #27 – July 8, 1983 – Turkish Edition (with “Yaz Neşesi” Supplement)

Description:

This comic magazine is Issue #27 of Tercüman Çocuk, published on July 8, 1983 by Tercüman Newspaper. First released on April 23, 1977, the magazine was issued weekly and featured a rich mix of Turkish and international comics. At a time when Milliyet Çocuk was the only other major children’s magazine primarily focused on European comics Tercüman Çocuk distinguished itself by prioritizing works from Turkish writers and artists, reflecting the national-oriented editorial policy of its parent newspaper. In its early years, the magazine emphasized locally produced content, but over time it expanded to include a wide range of American and European comics, introducing Turkish readers to globally recognized characters and series. Beginning in February 1986, the magazine was distributed as a supplement with the newspaper, and it concluded its run with Issue #477 on June 5, 1986.

This particular issue, published in mid-1983, features a mixed printing structure with both black-and-white and color pages. The cover highlights Kaptan Volkan, emphasizing the ongoing importance of locally created heroes within the magazine’s identity. A notable feature of this issue is the inclusion of the supplementary comic magazine titled “Yaz Neşesi.” Copies that still include this insert are more difficult to find today, significantly increasing the collectible value of complete examples.

The content presents a broad and dynamic selection of stories, reflecting the magazine’s editorial diversity during this period. Turkish original works include “Yüzbaşı Volkan – Kafkas Dağlarında Ölüm” and “Tengiz – Arslan Pençesinde” by Şahap Ayhan. European storytelling is strongly represented with “Kasırga ve Ateş” (Red Road by Derib), “Şaşkın Kahramanlar” (Les Tuniques Bleues), and “Denizci Gwenn’in Maceraları – Batan Geminin Esrarı,” adding historical and adventure-driven narratives.

American comics content continues with “Star Wars – İmparator 2 Lea Vader’a Karşı” (Star Wars #48 – The Third Law), maintaining the magazine’s long-running connection to the Star Wars universe. Additional material such as “Furi – İtham Şahidi” (Fury) contributes to the issue’s action-oriented tone. Together with the extra content provided in the “Yaz Neşesi” supplement, this issue offers a rich and varied reading experience across multiple genres.

For collectors, this issue stands out for its Kaptan Volkan cover, the inclusion of the “Yaz Neşesi” supplement, and its particularly diverse international lineup. Complete copies with the insert are less common and carry enhanced collectible appeal, especially for those seeking fully preserved examples from the series.

Key Features:

• Series: Tercüman Çocuk

• Issue: Issue #27

• Publisher: Tercüman Gazetesi

• Publication Date: July 8, 1983

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Mixed (black and white and color pages)

• Cover Feature: Kaptan Volkan

• Included Stories: “Kasırga ve Ateş” (Red Road by Derib); “Yüzbaşı Volkan – Kafkas Dağlarında Ölüm” (Turkish original); “Tengiz – Arslan Pençesinde” (by Şahap Ayhan); “Star Wars – İmparator 2 Lea Vader’a Karşı” (Star Wars #48 – The Third Law); “Denizci Gwenn’in Maceraları – Batan Geminin Esrarı” (French comic); “Şaşkın Kahramanlar” (Les Tuniques Bleues); “Furi – İtham Şahidi” (Fury)

• Supplement: Includes “Yaz Neşesi” comic magazine insert

• Content Source: Marvel (Star Wars), European comics (Derib, Les Tuniques Bleues, French adventure comics), and Turkish original content

• Series Scope: 477 issues published between 1977–1986

• Collector Appeal: Kaptan Volkan cover, rare “Yaz Neşesi” supplement, and diverse international content mix