Süper Korku #17 late 80s Turkish Comic Turkey Creepy Eerie Dungeons & Dragons Vampirella

Süper Korku – Issue #17 – Alfa Yayınları Turkish Edition (5th Series)

Description:

This comic magazine is Issue #17 from the fifth Süper Korku series published by Alfa Yayınları. The series ran for a total of 20 issues and, although no publication date is printed, it is generally estimated to have been released between 1988 and 1990. It represents a later phase of the Süper Korku line, continuing the tradition of presenting international horror comics to Turkish readers in anthology format.

Printed in black and white, this series reflects the compact and content-rich style of late 1980s Turkish horror publications. The content consists of a few Turkish text-only stories but is primarily made up of Turkish reprints from American publishers. These include Warren titles such as Blazing Combat, Creepy, Eerie, and Vampirella; Marvel publications like Dracula Lives!, Marvel Preview, Tales of the Zombie, and Vampire Tales; as well as additional material from Chroniques de la Lune Noire: Le Vent des Dragons (Zenda), Nightmare (Skywald), Voodoo (Ajax/Farrell), and Weird Tales of the Macabre (Seaboard). This wide editorial scope provides a diverse and layered horror anthology experience.

Issue #17 presents a rich blend of psychological horror, dark fantasy, and classic Warren-style storytelling. Highlights include “Kelebek Avı” (A Rush of Wings, Eerie #28), a story that leans into atmospheric tension and transformation themes, and “Şampiyon” (Friedhelm the Magnificent, Creepy #46), which reflects Warren’s signature blend of irony and dark humor. The issue also features “Kanayan Çöl” by José M. Bea and “Dehşete Aşık” by Jan S. Strnad, both representing the more experimental and artistic side of horror storytelling.

Additional stories such as “Aşk ve Ölüm Oyunu” (Love Is No Game, Vampirella #20), “Dehşetin Gözleri” (Vampirella #20), and “Işıktan Kılıç” (The Sword of Light, Vampirella #14) reinforce the issue’s strong connection to Warren’s Vampirella line, combining gothic horror with fantasy elements. Other entries including “İçimizdeki Canavar,” “Alev Çemberi,” and “Ölüm Kapıyı Çalmaz” further contribute to the anthology’s variety, balancing psychological and supernatural themes. The cover, adapted from a 1989 Dungeons & Dragons illustration, adds a distinct fantasy-oriented visual tone that complements the issue’s blend of horror and dark adventure.

For collectors, this issue stands out for its strong Warren content, contributions from notable creators like José M. Bea and Jan S. Strnad, and its fantasy-driven cover. As one of the later issues in the series, it reflects the mature and stylistically diverse direction of Süper Korku during its final phase.

Key Features:

• Series: Süper Korku (5th Series)

• Issue: Issue #17

• Publisher: Alfa Yayınları

• Estimated Publication Period: 1988–1990 (no date printed)

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

• Cover Source: Dungeons & Dragons (1989 illustration)

• Included Stories: “Kelebek Avı” (A Rush of Wings, Eerie #28); “İçimizdeki Canavar”; “Kanayan Çöl” (by José M. Bea); “Dehşete Aşık” (by Jan S. Strnad); “Şampiyon” (Friedhelm the Magnificent, Creepy #46); “Alev Çemberi”; “Aşk ve Ölüm Oyunu” (Love Is No Game, Vampirella #20); “Dehşetin Gözleri” (Vampirella #20); “Işıktan Kılıç” (The Sword of Light, Vampirella #14); “Ölüm Kapıyı Çalmaz”

• Content Source: Warren (Creepy, Eerie, Vampirella) with additional international creators

• Series Scope: 20 issues; estimated publication period 1988–1990

• Collector Appeal: Strong Warren lineup, notable creators, and fantasy-themed Dungeons & Dragons cover