Tercüman Çocuk #38 1982 Turkish Comic Turkey Superman Star Wars #27 #28 The Flintstones Thorgal Larry Yuma

Tercüman Çocuk – Issue #38 – September 17, 1982 – Turkish Edition (with “Yaz Neşesi” Supplement)

Description:

This comic magazine is Issue #38 of Tercüman Çocuk, published on September 17, 1982 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 1982, features a mixed printing style with both black-and-white and color pages. The cover features The Flintstones, highlighting the magazine’s inclusion of popular international humor comics. A key feature of this issue is the inclusion of the supplementary comic magazine titled “Yaz Neşesi.” Complete copies with this insert are rare, increasing the collectible value of the issue for dedicated collectors.

The content includes Turkish original comics such as “Yüzbaşı Volkan – Gizli Hava Kuvvetleri” and “Tengiz – Yabaniler Arasında” by Şahap Ayhan, alongside classic humor from “Taş Devri – Görünmez Kaza” (The Flintstones). American science fiction is represented through “Yıldızlar Savaşı – Avcının Dönüşü” (Star Wars #27 – Return of the Hunter) and “Yıldızlar Savaşı – Jabba’nın Emeli Nedir” (Star Wars #28 – What Ever Happened to Jabba the Hut). European adventure comics are included with “Torgal – Kara Kadırga” (Thorgal – La Galère Noire), while iconic American superhero content appears in “Süperman – Klark Kent’e Devam Süpermen’e Son” (Superman #297 – Clark Kent Forever, Superman Never).

Additional stories from the “Yaz Neşesi” supplement expand the issue’s variety, including “Zıpır – Uçan Dinozor” (Cubitus), “Zıpır – Hipopotam Gösterisi” (Cubitus #9 – La corrida des hippopotames casqués), and “Larry Yuma – Üçüncü Adam” (Larry Yuma). This combination of Turkish, American, and European comics makes the issue a strong example of Tercüman Çocuk’s editorial diversity during its peak years.

For collectors, this issue is particularly notable for its The Flintstones cover and the rare “Yaz Neşesi” supplement. Complete examples with the insert are harder to find and carry enhanced collectible appeal within the series.

Key Features:

• Series: Tercüman Çocuk

• Issue: Issue #38

• Publisher: Tercüman Gazetesi

• Publication Date: September 17, 1982

• Language: Turkish

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

• Cover Feature: The Flintstones

• Included Stories: “Yüzbaşı Volkan – Gizli Hava Kuvvetleri” (Turkish original); “Taş Devri – Görünmez Kaza” (The Flintstones); “Yıldızlar Savaşı – Avcının Dönüşü” (Star Wars #27 – Return of the Hunter); “Yıldızlar Savaşı – Jabba’nın Emeli Nedir” (Star Wars #28 – What Ever Happened to Jabba the Hut); “Tengiz – Yabaniler Arasında” (by Şahap Ayhan); “Torgal – Kara Kadırga” (Thorgal – La Galère Noire); “Süperman – Klark Kent’e Devam Süpermen’e Son” (Superman #297 – Clark Kent Forever, Superman Never); “Zıpır – Uçan Dinozor” (Cubitus); “Zıpır – Hipopotam Gösterisi” (Cubitus #9 – La corrida des hippopotames casqués); “Larry Yuma – Üçüncü Adam” (Larry Yuma)

• Supplement: Includes “Yaz Neşesi” comic magazine insert

• Content Source: DC Comics, Marvel (Star Wars), European comics (Thorgal, Cubitus, Larry Yuma), and Turkish original content

• Series Scope: 477 issues published between 1977–1986

• Collector Appeal: The Flintstones cover, rare “Yaz Neşesi” supplement, and multi-source content