Superman #20 1980 Turkish Comic Turkey Action Comics #402 #406 #432

Superman – Issue #20 – TekOfset A.Ş. Turkish Comic Series (1980)

Description:

This comic is Issue #20 from the Turkish Superman series published weekly by TekOfset A.Ş. between 1979 and 1980. A total of 56 issues were released, later compiled into 21 collected volumes. In addition to Superman stories, the series also featured adventures of Superboy, Supergirl, and the Legion of the Super-Heroes, offering a broader view of the DC Universe within a single publication line.

One of the most distinctive aspects of this series is its cover art. Unlike the original American editions, all covers were uniquely illustrated by Turkish artists, making them exclusive to this publication and highly collectible. Although the original U.S. comics were printed in color, this Turkish edition was produced in black and white due to higher printing costs at the time.

Issue #20, published in 1980, features a cover based on Action Comics #402, reinterpreted by a Turkish artist. Inside, the issue includes “Kutsal Ada” (Action Comics #406), presenting a storyline centered around an isolated and significant location within Superman’s universe, combining adventure and mystery elements.

The issue also features “Oyuncakçı” (Action Comics #432), which introduces a narrative involving a toy-themed antagonist or plotline, adding variety and a more character-driven or thematic story to the issue’s content.

This issue represents a strong example of localized comic publishing in Turkey during the late 1970s and early 1980s, combining internationally known characters with unique national artistic contributions.

Key Features:

• Series: Superman (Turkish Edition)

• Issue: #20

• Publisher: TekOfset A.Ş.

• Publication Year: 1980

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

• Format: Weekly comic

• Cover: Based on Action Comics #402, illustrated by a Turkish artist

• Included Stories: “Kutsal Ada” (Action Comics #406); “Oyuncakçı” (Action Comics #432)

• Total Series Run: 56 issues (later collected into 21 volumes)

• Notable Feature: All covers are uniquely illustrated by Turkish artists, different from original U.S. editions

• Collector Appeal: Early Turkish Superman series featuring localized cover art and multiple Action Comics storylines