The Phantom 1943 The Singh Brotherhood Turkish Comic Turkey

The Phantom (Kızılmaske)  “The Singh Brotherhood” 1001 Roman Series, Turkish Edition (1943)

Description:
This is a rare and early Turkish-language edition of The Phantom, known locally as Kızılmaske, published in 1943 in Turkey as part of the legendary "1001 Roman" series. It features “The Singh Brotherhood,” the very first Phantom comic story originally written by Lee Falk and illustrated by Ray Moore, which debuted in 1936.

This Turkish edition represents one of the earliest international printings of the Phantom’s adventures, adapted during World War II for local readers. The comic was released in a pulp magazine format, with translated dialogue and a localized visual style, making it a historically significant artifact in the global spread of comic book culture.

Key Features:

• Character: The Phantom / Kızılmaske

• Story: “The Singh Brotherhood”

• Published: 1943, Turkey

• Series: 1001 Roman

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Softcover pulp-style comic

• Cultural Note: Among the earliest non-English adaptations of The Phantom

• Condition: Good, signs of wear. Some pages have small tears, edge wear

This comic is a rare piece of Turkish publishing and pop culture history, highly sought-after by collectors of Golden Age comics, international print runs, and Phantom memorabilia.