[1] Its title has its origin in one of the protagonists of the traditional Ottoman shadow play, who acted together with his friend Hacivat.

Among the numerous humorous magazines published since the pioneer Diyojen, Karagöz was prominent with its more than 40 years publication period.

[2] In the first years' editions, all the cartoons were designed by Ali Fuad Bey himself, Mehmed Baha and Halil Naci.

The numerous colored and black and white cartoons also offered a clear understanding of the political, social, economic and cultural events of the time.

An issue consisted of four pages, the first of which was reserved for the dialogues between Karagöz and Hacivat (Muhavere) and was devoted to daily politics and everyday problems.