{"product_id":"tintin-cigars-of-the-pharaoh-mid-1980s-turkish-edition-comic-turkey-2","title":"Tintin – Cigars of the Pharaoh mid 1980s Turkish Edition Comic Turkey 2","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"171\"\u003eTintin – Cigars of the Pharaoh – Turkish Edition (Softcover, Black \u0026amp; White, Alfa Yayınları, Mid-1980s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"262\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"278\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eThis Turkish edition of \u003cem data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"239\"\u003eCigars of the Pharaoh\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eFiravunun Sigarası\u003c\/em\u003e), originally created by Hergé, is part of the second Tintin series published by Alfa Yayınları during the mid-1980s. Alfa Yayınları, founded in 1978 by Ali Recan, played a major role in introducing Tintin to Turkish readers and published multiple Tintin series throughout the 1980s, beginning their Tintin publications in 1980.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eThe comic is presented in a softcover format and printed entirely in black and white. This production choice was driven by economic factors. Since original Tintin albums had been published in full color internationally since 1941, printing color editions in Turkey would have significantly increased production costs. To keep the series accessible, Alfa Yayınları reproduced the artwork in black and white, resulting in editions that are visually distinct and highly characteristic of the Turkish comic market of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eAs Book Number 7 of Alfa Yayınları’s second Tintin series, this volume represents one of Tintin’s early mystery-driven adventures, blending archaeology, secret societies, and international intrigue. A notable collectible detail of this edition is the presence, at the end of the book, of publisher advertisements for upcoming releases, including Sergio Aragonés’ \u003cem data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eGroo\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eChicha, Tato y Clodoveo\u003c\/em\u003e. These advertisements provide valuable insight into Alfa Yayınları’s broader publishing plans during the 1980s and add historical and collectible significance to the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1020\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e• Title: Cigars of the Pharaoh (\u003cem data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eFiravunun Sigarası\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e• Series: Tintin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e• Series Position: Book Number 7 of Alfa Yayınları’s second Tintin series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003e• Author: Hergé\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e• Publisher: Alfa Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e• Year of Turkish publication: Mid-1980s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003e• Format: Softcover, black and white comic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003e• Printing Context: Black and white reproduction due to the high cost of color printing in Turkey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e• Additional Content: Publisher advertisements for \u003cem data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eSergio Aragonés’ Groo\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003eChicha, Tato y Clodoveo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47543083008138,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_fa459e9d-0e24-4063-ad5a-1af80d021356.jpg?v=1767721953","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/tintin-cigars-of-the-pharaoh-mid-1980s-turkish-edition-comic-turkey-2","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}