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Spider-Man Süper Seri – Cilt #55 – Bilka Yayınları Turkish Edition

Description:

This volume is Cilt #55 from the Spider-Man Süper Seri collection published in Turkey by Bilka Yayınları, which began in 1988 as a collected reprint edition of the original 1983–1995 Spider-Man series. Spanning a total of 116 volumes, this “Süper Seri” format compiles multiple issues into single volumes, offering a more extensive reading experience while preserving the essence of the original Turkish publication.

Like the original series, these editions were printed entirely in black and white due to the high cost of color printing in Turkey at the time. Turkish artists carefully retraced the original artwork using acetate techniques, resulting in a distinct visual interpretation that differs from the original U.S. prints. Additionally, some covers were uniquely illustrated or adapted by Turkish artists, further enhancing the collectible appeal of the series.

This volume includes Issue #83 and Issue #84 of the original run and features a cover illustrated by a Turkish artist, adapted from Web of Spider-Man (1985) #55, continuing the tradition of locally reinterpreted cover art for the Turkish audience.

Issue #83 includes “Serseriler Çetesi” (Web of SM #11 – “Have You Seen... That Vigilante Man!”), “Senin İçin İyi Olmaz!..” (Web of SM #12 – “Law and Order”), “Şeytanın İni” (The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones #3 – “The Devil’s Cradle”), and “Eğlence Bitti, Dostum!” (Web of SM #10 – “There, but for Fortune!”).

Issue #84 continues with “Lütfen Dokunmayın!” (Amazing SM #275 – “The Choice and the Challenge”), “Maskenin Altındaki Yüz” (Amazing SM #276 – “Unmasked!”), “Şimdi Sıra Bende!” (Spider-Woman #35 – “Farewell to L.A.”), and “Örümcek Adam Çıldırdı!..” (Web of SM #13 – “Point of View”). This volume presents a diverse mix of Spider-Man adventures alongside crossover content featuring characters such as Spider-Woman and Indiana Jones, offering a broad and engaging reading experience.

Collectors will appreciate this volume for its compilation format, adapted cover artwork, and the inclusion of multiple storylines from different series within a single volume. The black-and-white reinterpretation and Turkish artist contributions further enhance its uniqueness within the Spider-Man publishing history in Turkey.

Key Features:

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

• Volume: Cilt #55

• Publisher: Bilka Yayınları

• Publication Year: Not specified (series began in 1988)

• Language: Turkish

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

• Cover Artist: Turkish artist (adapted from Web of Spider-Man (1985) #55)

• Included Issues: Issue #83 and Issue #84

• Included Stories: “Have You Seen... That Vigilante Man!” (Web of SM #11); “Law and Order” (Web of SM #12); “The Devil’s Cradle” (The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones #3); “There, but for Fortune!” (Web of SM #10); “The Choice and the Challenge” (Amazing SM #275); “Unmasked!” (Amazing SM #276); “Farewell to L.A.” (Spider-Woman #35); “Point of View” (Web of SM #13)

• Production Method: Artwork retraced using acetate for monochrome printing

• Series Scope: 116 volumes published starting from 1988

• Collector Appeal: Compilation format, crossover content (Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, Indiana Jones), adapted cover art, and unique Turkish black-and-white reinterpretation