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Korku – August 1977 Issue – Benli Yayınevi Turkish Edition

Description:

This comic magazine is an issue from the Korku series published by Benli Yayınevi between 1971 and 1977. The series ran for a total of 79 issues and was released on a monthly basis, although individual issues were not numbered. It represents one of the most important follow-up publications to Korku Magazin, continuing the tradition of bringing American horror comics to Turkish readers in anthology format.

Printed entirely in black and white and in a compact format (22 x 16 cm), this issue reflects the typical production standards of Turkish comic magazines of the mid-1970s. The content includes Turkish translations of stories sourced from Warren Publishing’s Vampirella, Creepy, and Psycho Magazine, as well as additional material like Van Wood’s photoroman. This eclectic mix provided readers with both illustrated and photographic horror content, offering a broader cultural and narrative experience than previous issues.

The August 1977 issue emphasizes a diverse horror range, combining gothic, supernatural, and psychological narratives. Highlights include “Kesik El” (Fotoroman Van Wood), “Kuklacı” (Skimpole’s Monsters), “Vampirella” (Warren #61), “Kafada Bir Satır” (The Axe-Man Cometh, Creepy #80), “Ormanda Bir Yer” (A Way in the Woods, Creepy #85), and “Cürüm ve Ceza” (The Crime in Satan’s Crypt, Psycho Magazine #17). The cover is a striking adaptation by Frank Frazetta, whose work adds a powerful visual appeal that reflects the dark and mature tone of the issue. Additionally, the magazine includes a photographic feature related to Sharon Tate, providing a chilling real-world connection to the horror themes within.

For collectors, this issue stands out for its blend of illustrated and photoroman content, its Frank Frazetta cover, and its expanded use of Warren and Creepy material. It represents one of the final stages of the Korku series, showcasing the publisher’s efforts to diversify horror storytelling while maintaining the anthology’s established dark aesthetic.

Key Features:

• Series: Korku

• Issue: August 1977 (unnumbered)

• Publisher: Benli Yayınevi

• Publication Date: August 1977

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

• Format: Magazine format (22 x 16 cm)

• Cover Artist: Frank Frazetta

• Included Stories: “Kesik El” (Fotoroman Van Wood); “Kuklacı” (Skimpole’s Monsters); “Vampirella” (Warren #61); “Kafada Bir Satır” (The Axe-Man Cometh, Creepy #80); “Ormanda Bir Yer” (A Way in the Woods, Creepy #85); “Cürüm ve Ceza” (The Crime in Satan’s Crypt, Psycho Magazine #17)

• Additional Content: Photographic feature on Sharon Tate

• Content Source: Vampirella, Creepy, Psycho Magazine, Van Wood Fotoroman

• Series Scope: 79 issues published between 1971–1977

• Collector Appeal: Frank Frazetta cover, diverse horror stories including photoroman and Warren/Creepy material, final phase of the series