Superman #12 1982 Turkish Comic Turkey #362 #363 #396 Action Comics #521 #518
Supermen – Issue #12 – Bilka Yayınları Extra Series (1982–1983)
Description:
This issue belongs to the “Supermen” extra series published by Bilka Yayınları between 1982 and 1994, consisting of a total of 143 issues. The series was later republished under the title “Süper Seri” in 80 collected volumes. The name “Supermen” reflects the localized Turkish usage of the character’s name during that era.
These albums typically compile multiple stories into a single issue, often without following the original American publication order. The series includes not only core Superman stories but also broader DC content, offering readers a varied selection of adventures. Many of the covers were uniquely illustrated by Turkish artists, making them distinct from their American counterparts and highly collectible.
Although original U.S. editions were printed in full color, most of this Turkish series was printed in black and white due to high production costs. Early issues sometimes featured partial color printing; however, this issue is printed in black and white.
This Issue #12 features a cover illustrated by a Turkish artist and includes a selection of stories drawn from both Superman and Action Comics titles, combining multiple standalone adventures into a single collected edition.
The issue includes “Müzedeki Vazo” (Superman #362), “Ölümün Pençesinde” (Superman #363), “Dişi Tilki” (Action Comics #521), “Maskeli Adam” (Superman #396), and “Çok Hızlisin Dünyalı” (Action Comics #518), presenting a mix of classic Superman narratives and Action Comics stories centered around different threats, character encounters, and science-fiction themes.
Key Features:
• Series: Supermen (Bilka Yayınları – Extra Series)
• Issue: #12
• Publisher: Bilka Yayınları
• Publication Year: Circa 1982–1983 (exact date not specified)
• Language: Turkish
• Printing: Black and white
• Format: Anthology / collected stories
• Cover: Illustrated by a Turkish artist (Turkey-exclusive artwork)
• Included Stories:
- “Müzedeki Vazo” (Superman #362)
- “Ölümün Pençesinde” (Superman #363)
- “Dişi Tilki” (Action Comics #521)
- “Maskeli Adam” (Superman #396)
- “Çok Hızlisin Dünyalı” (Action Comics #518)
• Total Series Run: 143 issues (later collected into 80 volumes under “Süper Seri”)
• Notable Feature: Multi-story compilation combining Superman and Action Comics issues in black-and-white Turkish print
• Collector Appeal: Representative mid-series issue with diverse story selection and exclusive Turkish cover art