Superman #26 1984 Turkish Comic Turkey #357 Action Comics #534 #535 #536 #537

Supermen – Issue #26 – 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 #26 features a cover illustrated by a Turkish artist and presents a densely packed anthology of Superman-centered stories, primarily drawing from Action Comics along with additional crossover material from DC Comics Presents and a standalone Superman issue.

The issue includes “Sen Bir Şeytansın” (Action Comics #534), “Cesetler Dövüşemez” (Action Comics #535), “Yeraltında Savaş” (Action Comics #536), and “Elveda Superman” (Action Comics #537), forming a sequence of Action Comics narratives. It also features “Büyük Ders” (DC Comics Presents #29), which is a crossover-style story involving Superman alongside other DC characters, and “Superman III” (Superman #357), adding a standalone Superman adventure to complete the volume.

Key Features:

• Series: Supermen (Bilka Yayınları – Extra Series)

• Issue: #26

• 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:

• “Sen Bir Şeytansın” (Action Comics #534)
• “Cesetler Dövüşemez” (Action Comics #535)
• “Yeraltında Savaş” (Action Comics #536)
• “Elveda Superman” (Action Comics #537)
• “Büyük Ders” (DC Comics Presents #29)
• “Superman III” (Superman #357)

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

• Notable Feature: Strong Action Comics sequence combined with crossover and standalone Superman material

• Collector Appeal: Includes a continuous Action Comics arc alongside DC Comics Presents crossover content and a Turkish-exclusive cover