Dylan Dog #2 1996 Turkish Comic Turkey #4 Il fantasma di Anna Never

Dylan Dog – Issue #2 “Anna Never’ın Hayaleti” (Turkish Edition, AD Yayıncılık, 1996)

Description:

This comic book is Issue #2 of the Turkish Dylan Dog series published by AD Yayıncılık in the mid-1990s. The series ran for a total of 10 issues between 1996 and 1997 and represents the first official Turkish-language publication of the iconic Italian horror comic Dylan Dog. Printed in black and white and translated into Turkish, these editions introduced Turkish readers to Tiziano Sclavi’s cult character during a period when European comics were gaining wider recognition in Turkey.

This particular issue features the story “Anna Never’ın Hayaleti,” the Turkish title of the original Italian story “Il fantasma di Anna Never,” which appeared as Issue #4 in the original Dylan Dog series in Italy. The Turkish series did not follow the original Italian publication order; instead, stories were selected and published out of sequence. As a result, Turkish issue numbers do not correspond directly to their Italian counterparts, a detail that is especially relevant for collectors.

“Anna Never’ın Hayaleti” is regarded as one of the most emotionally powerful early Dylan Dog stories, blending supernatural horror with themes of loss, obsession, and memory. The story exemplifies the melancholic atmosphere and psychological depth that would become hallmarks of the series. As part of AD Yayıncılık’s short-lived but significant Dylan Dog run, this issue reflects an important moment in the introduction of Italian horror comics to the Turkish market.

For collectors, AD Yayıncılık’s Dylan Dog series is appreciated for its limited print run, brief publication span, and historical role in bringing Dylan Dog to Turkish readers for the first time. Issue #2 stands out due to its connection to one of the most memorable early Dylan Dog narratives, making it a sought-after item among fans of the series and European comic collectors.

Key Features:

• Series: Dylan Dog (Turkish Edition, AD Yayıncılık)

• Turkish Issue Number: Issue #2

• Original Italian Issue: Issue #4 – Il fantasma di Anna Never

• Turkish Story Title: Anna Never’ın Hayaleti

• Original Creator: Tiziano Sclavi

• Publisher: AD Yayıncılık

• Published In: 1996

• Language: Turkish

• Print: Black and white

• Format: Softcover comic book

• Series Notes: Turkish issues published out of original Italian order

• Genre: Horror / Mystery / Supernatural