Volto Nascosto Vol #5 Pioggia di sangue Turkish Signed Comic Turkey Bonelli #9 #10
Volto Nascosto – Volume 5 – 1001 Roman Yayınevi Turkish Edition (2011)
Description:
This book is Volume 5 from the Turkish edition of Volto Nascosto, published by 1001 Roman Yayınevi between 2010 and 2012. The publisher released the series in a total of seven volumes, with each volume compiling two issues from the original Italian series into a single book format.
Volto Nascosto (Italian: “Hidden Face”) is a historical adventure comic written by Gianfranco Manfredi and originally published by Sergio Bonelli Editore, one of the most influential publishers in Italian comic history. The series stands out for its combination of historical fiction, political intrigue, and large-scale adventure storytelling, elements commonly associated with Bonelli publications.
Set in the late nineteenth century, the narrative moves between Rome, Ethiopia, and Eritrea during a period of colonial expansion and geopolitical tension in East Africa. The story explores the cultural and political conflicts that emerged as European powers attempted to extend their influence over the region.
At the center of the story is the mysterious figure known as Volto Nascosto, a charismatic Islamic warrior and prophet whose face is concealed behind a distinctive silver mask. Within the narrative he becomes a symbolic leader of resistance, guiding Ethiopian forces against foreign invaders while inspiring both fear and admiration among allies and enemies alike. The character’s enigmatic identity and ideological motivations form one of the central narrative threads of the series.
This fifth Turkish volume contains two chapters from the original storyline. The first, Issue #9 titled Kan Yağmuru (Pioggia di sangue), continues the escalating conflict and political tensions within the narrative. As the resistance movement intensifies, the story explores the human cost of war, betrayal, and the brutal realities faced by both colonial forces and local fighters. The dramatic tone of this chapter reinforces the darker atmosphere that develops in the later stages of the series.
The second chapter, Issue #10 titled Garnizon (Il presidio), shifts the focus toward a strategic military outpost and the fragile balance of power between occupying forces and the growing resistance. This episode is particularly notable for Turkish collectors because the artwork for this story was drawn by renowned Turkish comic artist Ersin Burak. His involvement gives the volume a unique artistic significance within the Turkish edition of the series.
This particular copy carries an additional collector distinction as it is signed by Ersin Burak. For enthusiasts of Turkish comics and Bonelli-style publications, the presence of the artist’s signature significantly enhances the collectible value of the book, making it not only a historical adventure volume but also a notable piece of signed comic art history.
As with other releases from 1001 Roman Yayınevi, the book is printed in black and white and follows the classic Bonelli-style presentation format. By compiling two original issues per volume, the Turkish edition offers readers a convenient collected format while preserving the pacing and structure of the original storytelling.
Key Features:
• Series: Volto Nascosto
• Volume: Volume 5
• Writer: Gianfranco Manfredi
• Original Publisher: Sergio Bonelli Editore
• Turkish Publisher: 1001 Roman Yayınevi
• Publication Year: 2011
• Language: Turkish
• Printing: Black and white
• Format: Collected volume containing two original issues
• Included Stories: Issue #9 – Kan Yağmuru (Pioggia di sangue); Issue #10 – Garnizon (Il presidio)
• Artist Note: Issue #10 illustrated by Turkish comic artist Ersin Burak
• Collector Note: Signed by Ersin Burak
• Series Scope (Turkish Edition): 7 volumes published between 2010–2012
• Setting: Late 19th century Rome, Ethiopia, and Eritrea