The Phantom #1 2013 The Slave Market of Mucar Turkish Comic Turkey

Kızılmaske (The Phantom) – Büyülü Çizgi Roman Serisi, Issue #1 – Turkish Edition, Büyülü Çizgi Roman (2013)

Description:

This Turkish edition of Kızılmaske belongs to the long-running series published by Büyülü Çizgi Roman between 2013 and 2017. A total of 44 issues were released during this period, making it one of the most substantial modern Turkish Phantom projects. The series is particularly notable for presenting classic Phantom material in a consistent and carefully curated format aimed at dedicated collectors.

All issues in this series feature newly commissioned cover artwork drawn by Turkish artist Ertuğrul Edirne. These entirely new covers distinguish the series from earlier Turkish publications and international editions of The Phantom. The uniform artistic approach across all 44 issues provides visual cohesion and adds significant collector value, especially for those seeking a complete matched set.

Printed in black and white and published in Turkish, this issue includes a selection of stories written by Lee Falk and illustrated by Sy Barry, representing the classic daily-strip era of The Phantom. The included stories explore themes such as human trafficking, epidemic crisis, organized crime at the docks, political intrigue, and mysterious island adventures. Together, they reflect the moral complexity and globe-spanning adventure that defined the Falk–Barry period.

As part of a 44-issue modern Turkish run with entirely new cover interpretations, this edition holds strong appeal for collectors. It combines faithful classic storytelling with contemporary Turkish presentation, making it both a reading piece and a display-worthy addition to Phantom-focused collections.

Key Features:

• Series: Kızılmaske – Büyülü Çizgi Roman Serisi

• Publisher: Büyülü Çizgi Roman

• Publication Years: 2013–2017

• Total Issues in Series: 44

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Comic album format

• Printing: Black and white

• Cover Artist: Ertuğrul Edirne (newly commissioned covers for entire series)

• Stories Included:
Mukar Köle Pazarı (The Slave Market of Mucar)
Salgın (The Epidemic)
Rıhtım Sıçanları (The Wharf Rats)
Diktatör (The Mysterious Ambassador)
Köpek Adasının Esrarı (The Mystery of the Island of Dogs) part 1

• Writers & Artists: Lee Falk and Sy Barry

• Collector Appeal: Complete 44-issue modern Turkish series with entirely new cover artwork