Superman #136 1995 Turkish Comic Turkey #307 #308 #309 Action Comics #669

Supermen – Issue #136 – Bilka Yayınları Extra Series (June 1995)

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 #136 features a cover adapted from Action Comics (1938 series) #669 and was published in June 1995. The issue compiles a mix of classic Superman-era stories alongside content from World’s Finest Comics and The Superman Family, creating a diverse anthology centered on Superman and his supporting cast.

The contents include a two-part storyline: “Asla İzin Vermeyeceğim” (Part 1 – spanning Superman (1939) #307 and #308) and “Bu İnsan Değil” (Part 2 – Superman (1939) #309). It also features “Kurtar Beni Süpermen” (Action Comics (1938) #408), “Muhteşem Yaratık” (World’s Finest Comics (1941) #274), and “Süpermen’in Arkadaşı Jimmy Olsen” (The Superman Family #215), combining early Superman adventures with stories highlighting supporting characters within the Superman universe.

Key Features:

• Series: Supermen (Bilka Yayınları – Extra Series)

• Issue: #136

• Publisher: Bilka Yayınları

• Publication Date: June 1995

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

• Format: Anthology / collected stories

• Cover: Adapted from Action Comics (1938 series) #669

• Included Stories:

• “Asla İzin Vermeyeceğim” (1. Bölüm) (Superman (1939) #307–308)
• “Bu İnsan Değil” (2. Bölüm) (Superman (1939) #309)
• “Kurtar Beni Süpermen” (Action Comics (1938) #408)
• “Muhteşem Yaratık” (World’s Finest Comics (1941) #274)
• “Süpermen’in Arkadaşı Jimmy Olsen” (The Superman Family #215)

• Total Series Run: 143 issues (later collected into 80 volumes under “Süper Seri”)

• Notable Feature: Combines a multi-part early Superman storyline with supporting character-focused stories including Jimmy Olsen, alongside classic Golden and Silver Age material

• Collector Appeal: A character-rich issue featuring both Superman-centered narratives and supporting cast stories across multiple classic DC titles