{"product_id":"valerian-and-laureline-1-the-city-of-shifting-waters-2002-turkish-comic-turkey-et","title":"Valérian and Laureline #1 The City of Shifting Waters 2002 Turkish Comic Turkey et","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eUzay Zaman Ajanı (Valérian) – Taşkın Sular Kenti (The City of Shifting Waters) – Remzi Kitabevi (2002)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eThis comic is the Turkish edition of Valérian and Laureline, published by Remzi Kitabevi in 2002 as part of a short-lived series consisting of 2 issues. Printed in Turkish and in full color, this edition is notable for being produced in a format closely matching the original French albums in both size and print quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eThe original series, Valérian et Laureline, was created by writer Pierre Christin and artist Jean-Claude Mézières, first appearing in the French magazine Pilote in 1967. It is widely regarded as one of the most influential European science fiction comic series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eIn Turkey, the series is known as Uzay Zaman Ajanı, and follows the adventures of Valérian (often localized as Valeri in earlier editions) and his partner Laureline. They are space-time agents from the future who travel across different eras and distant worlds, dealing with intergalactic conflicts, paradoxes, and political intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eThis first issue, titled Taşkın Sular Kenti, is the Turkish edition of “The City of Shifting Waters,” one of the earliest stories in the Valérian series. The narrative follows Valérian as he travels back in time to a future Earth affected by environmental catastrophe, where rising sea levels have transformed cities and created unstable, shifting environments. The story combines action and science fiction concepts with early ecological themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003ePierre Christin’s writing introduces time travel, dystopian elements, and social commentary, while Jean-Claude Mézières’ artwork provides imaginative world-building and detailed visual storytelling. The combination of narrative depth and visual creativity makes this story a foundational entry in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eAs a Remzi Kitabevi publication, this edition stands out for its higher production quality compared to earlier Turkish prints, offering a presentation closer to the original European album format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003e• Title: Uzay Zaman Ajanı – Taşkın Sular Kenti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e• Original Title: The City of Shifting Waters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e• Publisher: Remzi Kitabevi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003e• Publication Date: 2002\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003e• Printing: Full color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e• Format: European album format (original size and quality)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e• Original Series: Valérian and Laureline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003e• Creators: Pierre Christin (writer), Jean-Claude Mézières (artist)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003e• Main Characters: Valérian, Laureline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003e• Setting: Time-travel and science fiction universe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003e• Genre: Science fiction \/ Adventure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2605\"\u003e• Themes: Time travel, environmental disaster, dystopia, exploration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2646\"\u003e• Series Run (Turkey): 2 issues total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2687\"\u003e• Edition: Issue #1 (Turkish edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003e• Notability: Faithful reproduction of the original French album format in Turkish publication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2912\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: High-quality Turkish edition of a classic European sci-fi comic, valued for its format and presentation\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918863450250,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_13045b9a-486f-493b-ab0b-035cb8d922d6.jpg?v=1775404026","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/valerian-and-laureline-1-the-city-of-shifting-waters-2002-turkish-comic-turkey-et","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}