Superman #25 1984 Turkish Comic Turkey Action Comics #413 World's Finest Comics #219 #220

Supermen – Issue #25 – Bilka Yayınları Extra Series (Circa 1984)

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 #25 features a cover illustrated by a Turkish artist and presents a multi-title anthology that combines Superman material with stories from related DC publications, offering a varied reading experience across different characters and formats.

The issue includes “Superman Kurtar Bizi!” (Superman Sonderausgabe 9), a special edition Superman story, alongside “Büyünün Gücü” (Action Comics #413), which introduces a more fantastical or magic-themed narrative. It also features “Karlotta’nın Drami” drawn from World’s Finest Comics #219 and #220, presenting a two-part storyline. Finally, “Superman’in Arkadaşı Jimmy Olsen” (The Superman Family #215) adds a supporting character-focused story centered on Jimmy Olsen, rounding out the issue’s anthology structure.

Key Features:

• Series: Supermen (Bilka Yayınları – Extra Series)

• Issue: #25

• Publisher: Bilka Yayınları

• Publication Year: Circa 1984 (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:

• “Superman Kurtar Bizi!” (Superman Sonderausgabe 9)
• “Büyünün Gücü” (Action Comics #413)
• “Karlotta’nın Drami” (World’s Finest Comics #219 & #220)
• “Superman’in Arkadaşı Jimmy Olsen” (The Superman Family #215)

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

• Notable Feature: Includes a mix of Superman, World’s Finest, and supporting character (Jimmy Olsen) content within a single issue

• Collector Appeal: Features multi-part World’s Finest storyline, special edition Superman material, and Jimmy Olsen-focused content with a Turkish-exclusive cover