Abdülcanbaz is “an Istanbul Gentleman”. Foreigners also know him as “the Formidable Turk”.
An Istanbul Gentleman who cannot tolerate cruelty. He is a gentle, kind-hearted man and a crusader of justice. He is a man of all ages, admired, sought out and idolised by the people.
At times he lives in the present; at times he is a brave soldier of the Ottoman Army. Sometimes he figures in a fairy tale, battling evil giants and at times, during The Turkish War of Independence. He swims in the deepest fathoms of the sea and at times bestrides outer space… His adventures go beyond the boundaries of space and time.
He is brave, intelligent and witty, possessing muscles of steel. He always employs these superior qualities to defend the good, the just and the downtrodden against the tyrant, the corrupt and the exploiter.
His famous “Ottoman-slap” and wit are efficient weapons for all ages.
There is a bit of Abdülcanbaz in every honest and virtuous individual who loves and respects the people.
