Silver Surfer #11 1988 Turkish Comic Turkey The Incredible Hulk #250 Defenders #98
Silver Surfer – Issue #11 – Marvel Çizgi Roman Turkish Edition (1988)
Description:
This comic is Issue #11 from the short-lived Turkish Silver Surfer series published by Marvel Çizgi Roman between 1987 and 1988. The series ran for a total of 14 issues and represents one of the earliest Turkish publications dedicated entirely to Marvel’s cosmic hero, the Silver Surfer.
Unlike the original American editions, which were printed in full color, the Turkish version was produced entirely in black and white. This decision was primarily made to reduce production costs. Instead of printing directly from the original color plates, the artwork was carefully retraced using tracing paper techniques, allowing the publisher to reproduce the iconic illustrations in monochrome form. As a result, these editions have a distinctive visual character that differs noticeably from their American counterparts.
The physical format of the Turkish edition is also slightly smaller than the original U.S. comics, reflecting the printing standards commonly used by Turkish comic publishers during the 1980s. Despite these differences, the series holds a unique place in Turkish comic history, introducing readers to the philosophical and cosmic adventures of the Silver Surfer during a time when Marvel material was still relatively rare in the Turkish market.
The cover of this issue is adapted from The Incredible Hulk issue #250, famously featuring a dramatic confrontation between the Hulk and the Silver Surfer. This iconic matchup between one of Marvel’s most powerful cosmic figures and one of its most unstoppable physical forces has long been a fan-favorite concept within the Marvel Universe.
The first story, “Silver Surfer Hulk’a Karşı,” is drawn directly from The Incredible Hulk issue #250 and presents a spectacular clash between the two characters. The storyline explores the contrast between Hulk’s raw, uncontrolled strength and the Silver Surfer’s cosmic power and philosophical restraint, making it one of the more memorable cross-character encounters of the era.
The issue also includes a story from Defenders Vol. 1 issue #98, further expanding the Silver Surfer’s presence within the broader Marvel Universe. Appearances in series like Defenders highlight how the character often moved between cosmic narratives and team-based superhero stories, interacting with a wide range of Marvel heroes.
As with several issues in this Turkish series, the comic also features “Gümüş Kıyakçı,” a parody interpretation of the Silver Surfer created by Turkish artist Yıldırım Örer. This locally produced satire offers a humorous reinterpretation of the famous character and represents a distinctive element of Turkish comic publishing during the 1980s, where international material was sometimes accompanied by original local comic content.
Key Features:
• Series: Silver Surfer (Marvel Çizgi Roman Turkish Edition)
• Issue: Issue #11
• Publisher: Marvel Çizgi Roman
• Publication Year: 1988
• Language: Turkish
• Printing: Black and white (adapted from original color artwork)
• Format Difference: Slightly smaller than the original U.S. comic format
• Production Method: Artwork retraced using tracing paper for monochrome printing
• Cover Source: The Incredible Hulk issue #250 (Hulk vs Silver Surfer)
• Included Stories: The Incredible Hulk issue #250; Defenders Vol. 1 issue #98
• Additional Content: “Gümüş Kıyakçı” parody comic by Turkish artist Yıldırım Örer
• Series Scope: 14 issues published between 1987–1988
• Condition: Small tear and minor missing piece on the back cover (visible in photos)