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Kızılmaske (The Phantom) – Büyülü Çizgi Roman Serisi, Issue #5 – Turkish Edition, Büyülü Çizgi Roman (2013)

Description:

This Turkish edition of Kızılmaske represents Issue #5 of the Büyülü Çizgi Roman Serisi, published in 2013 by Büyülü Çizgi Roman. As part of the 44-issue run released between 2013 and 2017, the series is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive modern Turkish Phantom projects, combining editorial consistency with a cohesive visual identity.

Continuing the defining aesthetic of the series, the cover features newly commissioned artwork by Turkish artist Ertuğrul Edirne. These original covers, produced exclusively for this publication, are distinct from earlier Turkish editions and all international printings of The Phantom. The uninterrupted use of new cover art across the series significantly enhances its long-term collector appeal, particularly for those assembling complete or near-complete sets.

Printed in black and white and published in Turkish, Issue #5 continues serialized narratives introduced in previous issues while expanding the range of standalone adventures. Written by Lee Falk and illustrated by Sy Barry, the stories cover themes of ancient combat, missing family members, undercover missions, political intrigue, moral dilemmas, and organized crime. The issue also introduces a new multi-part storyline, reinforcing continuity within the early phase of the series.

As an early installment within a long-running 44-issue series, Issue #5 holds particular interest for collectors focused on narrative progression and visual consistency. Its mix of concluding chapters, standalone tales, and newly introduced arcs makes it a strong and representative entry in the Büyülü Çizgi Roman Serisi.

Key Features:

• Series: Kızılmaske – Büyülü Çizgi Roman Serisi

• Issue Number: Issue #5

• Publisher: Büyülü Çizgi Roman

• Publication Year: 2013

• Total Issues in Series: 44

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Comic album format

• Printing: Black and white

• Cover Artist: Ertuğrul Edirne (newly commissioned cover artwork)

• Stories Included:
Gladyatör (The Gladiator) part 2
Kayıp Baba (The Missing Daddy)
Luaga Gizlice Ülkesini Geziyor (Luaga’s Undercover Tour)
Gizli Görev (The Mission)
Evet Dedi (Yes)
Aracı (The Fence)
Esrarengiz Yolcu (The Mysterious Passenger)
Akbabalar (The Vultures) part 1

• Writers & Artists: Lee Falk and Sy Barry

• Collector Appeal: Early issue continuing multiple storylines within a cohesive 44-issue modern Turkish series