The Tarzan Comics Library #3 - Tarzan the Untamed Turkish Comic Turkey Russ Manning

Tarzan – Issue #3 – “Evcilleşmeyen Tarzan” (The Tarzan Comics Library #3 - Tarzan the Untamed) – Turkish Edition, Aksoy Yayıncılık (2001)

Description:

This comic is Issue #3 from the short-lived Tarzan series published in Turkey by Aksoy Yayıncılık in 2001. The series consisted of a total of three issues and presented Turkish readers with material from the original The Tarzan Comics Library collection published by Dark Horse in 1999.

The Turkish edition is printed in black and white and adapts the third volume of The Tarzan Comics Library, titled Tarzan the Untamed. The story is based on the classic jungle hero created by Edgar Rice Burroughs and illustrated by the celebrated comic artist Russ Manning. Manning is widely regarded as one of the most influential Tarzan artists, known for his clean linework, elegant compositions, and faithful visual interpretation of Burroughs’ original character.

Tarzan the Untamed presents one of the darker and more intense chapters in Tarzan’s adventures. The story follows Tarzan during a period of war and personal loss, pushing the character into a more ruthless and relentless struggle against his enemies. The narrative emphasizes the untamed nature of the jungle hero, highlighting both his deep connection to the wild and his fierce determination when confronting those who threaten his world. The storyline blends action, survival, and emotional intensity, reflecting the dramatic tone of the original Edgar Rice Burroughs novel.

Dark Horse’s The Tarzan Comics Library series was created to preserve and republish classic Tarzan comic strips drawn by Russ Manning, presenting them in a format that highlights the artwork and storytelling of one of the character’s most respected illustrators. By adapting this material, the Aksoy Yayıncılık edition introduced Turkish readers to Manning’s acclaimed Tarzan interpretation.

For collectors, this publication is notable as one of the few early 2000s Turkish editions dedicated specifically to Russ Manning’s Tarzan comics. With its limited three-issue run and connection to the Dark Horse archival series, it represents an interesting modern-era Turkish Tarzan publication.

Key Features:

• Series: Tarzan (Aksoy Yayıncılık Turkish Edition)

• Issue: Issue #3

• Turkish Title: Evcilleşmeyen Tarzan

• Original Series: The Tarzan Comics Library

• Original Issue: The Tarzan Comics Library #3

• Original Story Title: Tarzan the Untamed

• Original Publisher: Dark Horse (1999)

• Artist: Russ Manning

• Character Creator: Edgar Rice Burroughs

• Publisher: Aksoy Yayıncılık

• Publication Year: 2001

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

• Series Scope: 3 issues published in Turkey

• Collector Appeal: Turkish edition featuring classic Tarzan comics illustrated by Russ Manning