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Spider-Man – Issue #135 – 1991 – Bilka Yayınları Turkish Edition

Description:

This comic is Issue #135 from the long-running Spider-Man series published in Turkey by Bilka Yayınları between 1983 and 1995. The series ran for a total of 183 issues and represents one of the most extensive and recognizable Turkish print runs dedicated to Marvel’s iconic web-slinger. Although the original American comics were printed in full color, the Turkish editions were produced entirely in black and white due to high printing costs at the time. To achieve this, Turkish artists carefully retraced the original artwork using acetate techniques, resulting in a distinct visual interpretation that differs from the original prints. Another notable feature that enhances the collectible value of this series is the presence of locally illustrated covers, some of which were uniquely created by Turkish artists rather than directly reproduced from the original U.S. editions.

This particular issue, published in 1991, features a cover illustrated by a Turkish artist and adapted from Spider-Man #6, presented in a mirrored (reverse) composition. As with many Bilka editions, this adaptation preserves the recognizable structure of the original while giving it a distinctive local variation.

The issue is built entirely around stories from The Spectacular Spider-Man series, offering a consistent tone and narrative style throughout. It begins with “Ölüm Tuzağı” (Spectacular Spider-Man #168 – “Sleeping Dogs”), followed by “Uzay Hayaleti” (Spectacular Spider-Man #169 – “The Outlaw Trail”), and continues with “Kara Bulutun Sırrı” (Spectacular Spider-Man #170 – “The Final Calculation”). These stories reflect the darker and more character-focused storytelling of the early 1990s, blending crime elements with psychological tension and mystery.

The issue concludes with “Sakin Ol Dostum...” (Spectacular Spider-Man #173 – “Creatures Stirring”), adding a slightly different tone while maintaining the grounded and atmospheric direction of the series. The use of multiple consecutive Spectacular Spider-Man issues creates a cohesive reading experience, even as the stories explore different aspects of Spider-Man’s world.

For collectors, this issue stands out due to its consistent focus on The Spectacular Spider-Man series, its mirrored cover adaptation, and its strong representation of early 1990s Spider-Man storytelling. The combination of thematic continuity and distinctive Turkish production qualities makes it a notable and collectible entry within the Bilka Spider-Man series.

Key Features:

• Series: Spider-Man (Bilka Yayınları Turkish Edition)

• Issue: Issue #135

• Publisher: Bilka Yayınları

• Publication Year: 1991

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white (adapted from original color artwork)

• Cover Artist: Turkish artist (adapted from Spider-Man #6, mirrored composition)

• Included Stories: “Sleeping Dogs” (Spectacular Spider-Man #168); “The Outlaw Trail” (Spectacular Spider-Man #169); “The Final Calculation” (Spectacular Spider-Man #170); “Creatures Stirring” (Spectacular Spider-Man #173)

• Production Method: Artwork retraced using acetate for monochrome printing

• Series Scope: 183 issues published between 1983–1995

• Collector Appeal: Spectacular Spider-Man-focused issue, mirrored cover adaptation, and cohesive early 1990s storytelling