Korku February 1973 Turkish Comic Turkey Vampirella #18 Warren Creepy Eerie

Korku – February 1973 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 early 1970s. The content primarily consists of Turkish translations of stories sourced from Warren Publishing’s Creepy, Eerie, and Vampirella magazines, along with material from other American publishers such as Skywald and Marvel. This blend of sources created a rich and varied horror anthology that appealed to a wide audience.

This February 1973 issue features a particularly dense selection of stories, largely drawn from Creepy and Eerie. Highlights include “Gizli Zevk” (Buried Pleasure) and “Ölüm Çanları” (Wedding Knells) from Creepy #49, alongside “Makinanın Ruhu” (Tender Machine 10061) from Creepy #37. The issue also includes a strong lineup of Eerie stories such as “Yakarış Kulesi” (The Wailing Tower), “Sihirli Oğul” (Vorpal Sword), and “Yaratma Gücü” (The Creation), showcasing the atmospheric and often experimental storytelling style that defined Warren publications.

The cover is adapted from Vampirella #18 (Warren), linking the issue visually to one of the most iconic horror comic lines of the era. With its extensive range of stories and strong reliance on classic Warren material, this issue stands out as a content-rich and highly representative example of the Korku series, making it especially appealing to collectors of Turkish horror comics.

Key Features:

• Series: Korku

• Issue: February 1973 (unnumbered)

• Publisher: Benli Yayınevi

• Publication Date: February 1973

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

• Format: Magazine format (22 x 16 cm)

• Cover Source: Vampirella #18 (Warren Publishing)

• Included Stories: “Buried Pleasure” (Creepy #49); “Tender Machine 10061” (Creepy #37); “Wedding Knells” (Creepy #49); “The Third Night of Mourning” (Creepy #49); “The Wailing Tower” (Eerie #32); “The Last Train to Orion!” (Eerie #28); “Vorpal Sword” (Eerie #29); “The Creation” (Eerie #30); “Retribution” (Eerie #35); “The Accursed Flower” (Creepy #49); “The 3:14 Is Right on Time!” (Creepy #32); “Money” (Eerie #35)

• Content Source: Creepy, Eerie, Vampirella, and other American horror comics

• Series Scope: 79 issues published between 1971–1977

• Collector Appeal: Dense Warren-sourced content with a Vampirella cover connection