Tercüman Çocuk #43 1982 Turkish Comic Turkey Superman Star Wars #29 The Flintstones Tounga Cubitus

Tercüman Çocuk – Issue #43 – October 22, 1982 – Turkish Edition (with “Yaz Neşesi” Supplement)

Description:

This comic magazine is Issue #43 of Tercüman Çocuk, published on October 22, 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 structure with both black-and-white and color pages. The cover combines The Flintstones theme with a Cubitus poster, emphasizing the magazine’s strong inclusion of humor-based European and American comics. A notable feature of this issue is the inclusion of the supplementary comic magazine titled “Yaz Neşesi.” Copies that still include this insert are harder to find today, significantly increasing the collectible value of complete examples.

The content offers a balanced mix of Turkish, American, and European material. Turkish original stories include “Yüzbaşı Volkan – Moskova Yolcusu” and “Tengiz – Yabaniler Arasında” by Şahap Ayhan. Humor is represented by “Taş Devri – Fred Ne Umdu Ne Buldu” (The Flintstones) and “Zıpır – Hipopotam Gösterisi” (Cubitus #9 – La corrida des hippopotames casqués). Adventure and historical storytelling continue with “Tunga – Ateş Yakanlar” (Tounga #12 – Le faiseur de feu).

American science fiction and superhero content is represented through “Yıldızlar Savaşı – Kader Baskını” (Star Wars #29 – Dark Encounter) and “Supermen – Klark Kent Hayatımdan Çekil” (Superman #298 – Clark Kent Get Out of My Life), maintaining the magazine’s connection to globally recognized characters. Together with the additional material provided in the “Yaz Neşesi” supplement, this issue delivers a rich and varied reading experience characteristic of Tercüman Çocuk during its peak period.

For collectors, this issue stands out for its dual-themed cover featuring The Flintstones and a Cubitus poster, as well as the presence of the “Yaz Neşesi” supplement. Complete copies with the insert are less common and hold increased desirability within the series.

Key Features:

• Series: Tercüman Çocuk

• Issue: Issue #43

• Publisher: Tercüman Gazetesi

• Publication Date: October 22, 1982

• Language: Turkish

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

• Cover Feature: The Flintstones + Cubitus poster

• Included Stories: “Yüzbaşı Volkan – Moskova Yolcusu” (Turkish original); “Taş Devri – Fred Ne Umdu Ne Buldu” (The Flintstones); “Tunga – Ateş Yakanlar” (Tounga #12 – Le faiseur de feu); “Tengiz – Yabaniler Arasında” (by Şahap Ayhan); “Yıldızlar Savaşı – Kader Baskını” (Star Wars #29 – Dark Encounter); “Supermen – Klark Kent Hayatımdan Çekil” (Superman #298 – Clark Kent Get Out of My Life); “Zıpır – Hipopotam Gösterisi” (Cubitus #9 – La corrida des hippopotames casqués)

• Supplement: Includes “Yaz Neşesi” comic magazine insert

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

• Series Scope: 477 issues published between 1977–1986

• Collector Appeal: Dual-themed cover with poster, rare “Yaz Neşesi” supplement, and strong multi-genre content