Samir magazine stands as a pioneering weekly publication for children in Egypt, first released by Dar Al-Hilal on April 15, 1956. Marketed for readers aged eight to eighty-eight, the magazine initially featured sixteen colored pages. Over time, it expanded to twenty-four pages. The publication was led by Nadia Nash'at until 1966, followed by Nutila Ibrahim Rashid, known as Mama Lubna, who served until 2002. Samir is celebrated for bringing international comic series to Arabic readers while also showcasing original local characters like Samir and Tahta, Basil the Brave Scout, and Master Falih. The magazine collaborated with various illustrators from both local and international backgrounds to create its content. As we look back at this historic publication that shaped generations of readers, which of these classic local comic characters do you find most memorable? Source: en.wikipedia.org, "Samir (magazine) - Wikipedia" — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samir_(magazine) Image: Hatem…
