Superman #17 1983 Turkish Comic Turkey #167 Aquaman Adventure Comics #450 #451 #452

Supermen – Issue #17 – Bilka Yayınları Extra Series (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 #17 features a cover illustrated by a Turkish artist and includes a diverse selection of stories from Superman, as well as Aquaman stories originally published in Adventure Comics, combining multiple character arcs within a single collected edition.

The issue includes “Yüce Luthor’un Tuzagi” (Superman #167) and “İntikam Zamanı: Luthor’un Tuzagi” (Superman #167), presenting a two-part narrative centered on Lex Luthor’s schemes. In addition, the volume features a set of Aquaman stories: “Balık Adamın Planı” (Adventure Comics #450), “Öldürün Onu” (Adventure Comics #451), and “Kara Manta’nın Gücü” (Adventure Comics #452), focusing on underwater conflicts and Aquaman’s classic adversaries. The issue concludes with “İntikamcılar” (Superman #366), rounding out the collection with an additional Superman adventure.

Key Features:

• Series: Supermen (Bilka Yayınları – Extra Series)

• Issue: #17

• Publisher: Bilka Yayınları

• Publication Year: Circa 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:

• “Yüce Luthor’un Tuzagi” (Superman #167)
• “İntikam Zamanı: Luthor’un Tuzagi” (Superman #167)
• “Balık Adamın Planı” (Adventure Comics #450) (Aquaman)
• “Öldürün Onu” (Adventure Comics #451) (Aquaman)
• “Kara Manta’nın Gücü” (Adventure Comics #452) (Aquaman)
• “İntikamcılar” (Superman #366)

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

• Notable Feature: Includes both Superman and Aquaman story arcs within a single issue, combining multiple characters and narratives

• Collector Appeal: Mid-series issue featuring crossover content (Superman + Aquaman), Turkish exclusive cover art, and multi-part villain storyline (Lex Luthor)