Korku January 1977 Turkish Comic Turkey Boris Vallejo Warren Creepy Eerie Solomon Kane

Korku – January 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 features Turkish translations of stories sourced from Marvel Preview, Savage Sword of Conan, Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery, ORB Magazine, and other horror publications, offering a mix of sword-and-sorcery, supernatural, and suspenseful horror. The magazine also includes illustrated horror features, adding visual richness for collectors and readers alike.

The January 1977 issue is notable for its diverse selection of horror and adventure narratives. Key stories include “Solomon Kane – Torkertown Otelindeki Gümüş Canavar” (The Silver Beast Beyond Torkertown, Savage Sword of Conan #14), “Satana – Cehennem Dansı” (The Devil's Symphony, Marvel Preview #7), “Cadı Avi” (The Plague of Gornau, Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #22), “Blade – Dehşetler Evinde!” (Into the House of Terror, Marvel Preview #8), “Truva Atı” (Trojan Horse, ORB Magazine #6), and “Kelebekler” illustrated by Mike Ploog. The cover is an adaptation of Weird Tales of the Macabre March 1975 by Boris Vallejo, giving the issue a dramatic and visually striking presentation.

For collectors, this issue offers a rich combination of sword-and-sorcery and classic horror stories, complemented by a Boris Vallejo cover and artwork by Mike Ploog. It exemplifies the series’ commitment to providing varied, mature, and engaging content while maintaining the Korku anthology’s dark and suspenseful aesthetic.

Key Features:

• Series: Korku

• Issue: January 1977 (unnumbered)

• Publisher: Benli Yayınevi

• Publication Date: January 1977

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

• Format: Magazine format (22 x 16 cm)

• Cover Source: Weird Tales of the Macabre March 1975 by Boris Vallejo

• Included Stories: “Solomon Kane – Torkertown Otelindeki Gümüş Canavar” (The Silver Beast Beyond Torkertown, Savage Sword of Conan #14); “Satana – Cehennem Dansı” (The Devil's Symphony, Marvel Preview #7); “Cadı Avi” (The Plague of Gornau, Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #22); “Blade – Dehşetler Evinde!” (Into the House of Terror, Marvel Preview #8); “Truva Atı” (Trojan Horse, ORB Magazine #6); “Kelebekler” (illustrated by Mike Ploog)

• Content Source: Savage Sword of Conan, Marvel Preview, Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery, ORB Magazine

• Series Scope: 79 issues published between 1971–1977

• Collector Appeal: Boris Vallejo cover, Mike Ploog artwork, mix of sword-and-sorcery and horror stories

• Condition: small tears at back cover plese refer photos