Zagor #1 1973 La foresta degli agguati Turkish Comic Turkey #172

Zagor – Issue #172 – Ormanda Tuzak – Tay Yayınları Turkish Edition (1973)

Description:

Zagor is a classic Italian comic book series created by Sergio Bonelli and illustrated by Gallieno Ferri. The character’s real name is Patrick Wilding, the son of Mike and Betty, and he is portrayed as a western–tarzanesque hero living in the fictional forest of Darkwood, located in Pennsylvania in the northeastern United States. Zagor fights to maintain peace between settlers and Native American tribes, combining elements of western, adventure, and jungle-style storytelling.

In Turkey, the series was published by Tay Yayınları between 1970 and 1979, reaching a total of 465 issues. These editions were printed in Turkish and in black and white, becoming one of the most iconic and long-running comic publications of its time in Turkey.

This issue, number 172, was published in 1973 and contains the stories Ormanda Tuzak, originally published as La foresta degli agguati (#1), and Kara Şeytanlar, originally published as I diavoli neri. These stories feature Zagor in dangerous and suspenseful adventures deep within the forests of Darkwood, where he faces hidden traps and formidable enemies.

A particularly important aspect of this issue is that it includes the first part of the La foresta degli agguati storyline, which corresponds to the very first Zagor adventure in the original Italian series. Because of this, the issue holds special significance for collectors as it connects directly to the beginning of Zagor’s publishing history.

Like many Turkish editions of the period, the cover of this issue was illustrated by a Turkish artist, differing from the original Italian cover, which further enhances its collectible value.

Key Features:

• Title: Zagor – Ormanda Tuzak

• Original Titles: La foresta degli agguati (#1), I diavoli neri

• Series: Zagor

• Issue Number: #172

• Turkish Publisher: Tay Yayınları

• Publication Year: 1973

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black & White

• Creators: Sergio Bonelli (writer), Gallieno Ferri (artist)

• Main Character: Zagor (Patrick Wilding)

• Setting: Darkwood, Pennsylvania

• Genre: Western / Adventure

• Cover: Illustrated by Turkish artist (different from original Italian cover)

• Series Scope (Turkish Edition): 465 issues published between 1970–1979

• Collectibility: Includes the first Zagor story (La foresta degli agguati #1)