Silver Surfer Vol #5 1989 Turkish Comic Turkey Fantastic Four #155 #156 #157 Hulk #250
Silver Surfer – Volume 5 – Alfa Yayınları Turkish Edition (1989)
Description:
This comic is Volume 5 of the Turkish series Gümüş Kayakçı, published by Alfa Yayınları between 1988 and 1989. The series ran for a total of 6 volumes and represents one of the earliest Turkish publications specifically devoted to the Silver Surfer. Each volume compiled stories from the earlier Marvel Çizgi Roman Silver Surfer series, often combining two original issues into a single Turkish volume, and was published every 15 days, making it a collectible periodical for readers at the time.
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 Gümüş Kayakçı volumes 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 Turkey.
The cover of Volume 5 highlights the Silver Surfer’s iconic presence in the Marvel Universe. Inside, the volume features a mix of classic Silver Surfer stories and significant Marvel crossovers. The included stories are: “Soylu Savaş” (Fantastic Four #155, Battle Royal), “Orta Oyunu” (Fantastic Four #156, Middle Game), and “Oyunun Sonu” (Fantastic Four #157, And Now The Endgame Cometh), forming a complete three-part Fantastic Four storyline adapted for the Turkish edition; “Silver Surfer Hulk’a Karşı” (Incredible Hulk Vol. 1 #250), showcasing the memorable clash between the Surfer and the Hulk; and “Silver Surfer” (Defenders #98), placing the character within the broader Defenders team narrative.
For collectors, Volume 5 is particularly valuable as it combines pivotal Fantastic Four storylines with major Marvel crossovers, blending cosmic and team-based adventures into a single Turkish volume, all presented in the unique black-and-white Alfa Yayınları format.
Key Features:
• Series: Gümüş Kayakçı (Alfa Yayınları Turkish Edition)
• Volume: Volume 5
• Publisher: Alfa Yayınları
• Publication Year: 1989
• 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
• Included Stories: Fantastic Four #155 “Soylu Savaş”; Fantastic Four #156 “Orta Oyunu”; Fantastic Four #157 “Oyunun Sonu”; Incredible Hulk Vol. 1 #250 “Silver Surfer Hulk’a Karşı”; Defenders #98 “Silver Surfer”
• Publication Frequency: Every 15 days
• Series Scope: 6 volumes published between 1988–1989