طارق [Tarek Mojallad /Turok Volume]

In the early 1970s, the Lebanese publisher المطبوعات المصورة (Illustrated Publications) launched a distinctive Arabic-language comics series titled طارق (Tarek), running for nine issues from 1972 to 1975. This volume reimagined the classic American hero Turok, Son of Stone, as a new character named Tarek Mojallad, adapting his adventures for a regional audience. While the original Turok was a Native American warrior lost in a prehistoric valley, this version was likely localized to resonate with Arab readers, though details of its specific plot remain scarce. The series stands as a fascinating example of cross-cultural comic translation during a vibrant period in Middle Eastern publishing.