Tercüman Çocuk #3 1983 Turkish Comic Turkey Star Wars #31 Pink Panther Corentin

Tercüman Çocuk – Issue #3 – January 21, 1983 – Turkish Edition

Description:

This comic magazine is Issue #3 of Tercüman Çocuk, published on January 21, 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 early 1983, features a mixed printing structure with both black-and-white and color pages. The issue continues the magazine’s established formula, offering a balanced combination of humor, adventure, and science fiction drawn from both local and international sources. Compared to earlier late-1982 issues, this edition reflects a smooth continuation of ongoing storylines while introducing new narrative elements.

The content includes “Pembe Panter – Deneme Yapıyor” (Pink Panther), maintaining the presence of lighthearted, character-driven humor. Turkish original storytelling continues with “Yüzbaşı Volkan – Hayalet Denizaltı” and “Ölüme Karşı” by Şahap Ayhan, reinforcing the magazine’s commitment to domestic creators. Science fiction expands further with “Yıldızlar Savaşı – Tatoni’ye Dönüş” (Star Wars #31 – Return to Tatooine), continuing the serialized adaptation of the Star Wars universe.

European adventure is represented by “Koranten – Sihirli Hançer” (Corentin #4 – Le poignard magique), adding a historical and exotic narrative layer to the issue. This combination of American science fiction, European adventure, and Turkish original works reflects the editorial diversity that defined Tercüman Çocuk during this period. For collectors, the continuation of the Star Wars storyline alongside less frequently seen European series like Corentin enhances the issue’s appeal.

Key Features:

• Series: Tercüman Çocuk

• Issue: Issue #3

• Publisher: Tercüman Gazetesi

• Publication Date: January 21, 1983

• Language: Turkish

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

• Included Stories: “Pembe Panter – Deneme Yapıyor” (Pink Panther); “Yüzbaşı Volkan – Hayalet Denizaltı” (Turkish original); “Ölüme Karşı” (by Şahap Ayhan); “Yıldızlar Savaşı – Tatoni’ye Dönüş” (Star Wars #31 – Return to Tatooine); “Koranten – Sihirli Hançer” (Corentin #4 – Le poignard magique)

• Content Source: Animated/Western characters (Pink Panther), Marvel (Star Wars), European comics (Corentin), and Turkish original content

• Series Scope: 477 issues published between 1977–1986

• Collector Appeal: Continuation of Star Wars storyline, inclusion of Corentin, and balanced multi-genre content