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Kızılmaske (The Phantom) – Yeni Kızılmaske Serisi, Volume 1 – Turkish Edition, Demirbaş Yayıncılık (2011)

Description:

This Turkish edition of Kızılmaske represents Volume 1 of the Yeni Kızılmaske Serisi, published in 2011 by Demirbaş Yayıncılık. The series was released in only two volumes, making it a concise and clearly defined modern-era Phantom publication within the Turkish market.

The cover artwork for this volume was created by Turkish artist Fatih Okta and features original illustration commissioned specifically for this series. Unlike earlier Turkish Phantom publications that reused or adapted foreign artwork, the Yeni Kızılmaske Serisi presents a contemporary visual identity through locally produced cover art, adding to its appeal for collectors focused on modern Turkish interpretations of classic comic characters.

Printed in black and white and published entirely in Turkish, Volume 1 includes a substantial collection of stories written by Lee Falk and illustrated by Sy Barry. The selection spans a wide thematic range, from jungle patrols and supernatural threats to maritime danger, royal intrigue, and wildlife protection. Together, these stories offer a broad overview of The Phantom’s narrative world and reinforce the character’s enduring role as a guardian of justice across land and sea.

As the first volume of a limited two-volume series, this release holds particular significance for collectors. It represents both an entry point into the Yeni Kızılmaske Serisi and a late-period Turkish Phantom publication that combines classic storytelling with modern presentation. Its limited scope, original Turkish cover art, and curated story selection make it a noteworthy addition to Phantom-focused collections.

Key Features:

• Series: Kızılmaske – Yeni Kızılmaske Serisi

• Volume: Volume 1

• Publisher: Demirbaş Yayıncılık

• Publication Year: 2011

• Total Volumes in Series: 2

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Album format

• Printing: Black and white

• Cover Artist: Fatih Okta (original Turkish cover artwork)

• Stories Included:
Orman Karakolu (Luaga’s Undercover Tour)
Hanta Büyücüsü (The Hanta Witch)
Deniz Tanrısı (The Sea God)
Kahraman’ın Peşinde (Prince Hali and the White Stallion)
Kaçak Avcılar (The Rogue Elephant)
Silah Kaçakçıları (The Reef)
Yağmacılar (The Vultures)

• Writers & Artists: Lee Falk and Sy Barry

• Collector Appeal: Limited two-volume modern Turkish Phantom series with original local cover art