{"product_id":"tintin-the-broken-ear-mid-1980s-turkish-edition-comic-turkey-1","title":"Tintin –  The Broken Ear mid 1980s Turkish Edition Comic Turkey 1","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eTintin – The Broken Ear – Turkish Edition (Kırık Kulak, 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=\"116\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eThis Turkish edition of \u003cem data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eThe Broken Ear\u003c\/em\u003e, published under the Turkish title Kırık Kulak, is one of the most politically charged and mystery-driven adventures in Hergé’s Tintin series. It was released by Alfa Yayınları as part of its second Tintin series during the mid-1980s. Founded in 1978 by Ali Recan, Alfa Yayınları played a central role in introducing and sustaining Tintin’s popularity in Turkey, publishing numerous Tintin titles throughout the 1980s after beginning Tintin publications in 1980.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eThe comic is presented in softcover format and printed entirely in black and white. This production method was dictated by economic considerations rather than artistic intent. Since original Tintin albums had been published in full color internationally from 1941 onward, producing color editions in Turkey would have required significantly higher printing costs. To keep the series economically viable, Alfa Yayınları reproduced the artwork in black and white, creating editions that today reflect the distinctive conditions of Turkish comic publishing in the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eThis volume is Book Number 21 of Alfa Yayınları’s second Tintin series. Its collectible appeal is further enhanced by the inclusion of publisher advertisements: final pages include advertisements for Captain America and Fantastic Four, all published by Alfa Yayınları. These elements provide valuable insight into the publisher’s broader catalog and the comic culture of the period.\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=\"1719\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e• Title: The Broken Ear (\u003cem data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eKırık Kulak\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e• Series: Tintin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e• Series Position: Book Number 21 of Alfa Yayınları’s second Tintin series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e• Author: Hergé\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e• Publisher: Alfa Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e• Year of Turkish publication: Mid-1980s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003e• Format: Softcover, black and white comic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e• Printing Context: Black and white reproduction due to the high cost of color printing in Turkey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003e• Additional Content: Interior advertisements for \u003cem data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eCaptain America\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003eFantastic Four\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47554548301962,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_1589c357-62d8-4fcb-9553-9afa552e5c3f.jpg?v=1767961367","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/tintin-the-broken-ear-mid-1980s-turkish-edition-comic-turkey-1","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}