Superman #31 1984 Turkish Comic Turkey #399 Action Comics #517 #518 #519 #520 Aquaman

Supermen – Issue #31 – 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 #31 features a cover illustrated by a Turkish artist and presents a broad anthology that includes Superman, Aquaman, and Batman-related content, bringing together multiple DC characters and storylines within a single volume.

The issue includes “Seni Uyarmıştım” (Superman #399) and “Hayal Gücü” (Superman #398), alongside a sequence of Aquaman-related stories drawn from Action Comics: “Umut Krallığı” (Action Comics #517), “Onu derhal yok edin” (Action Comics #518), “Aquaman Ölecek” (Action Comics #519), and “Bana ihanet ettin” (Action Comics #520). Additionally, “Platin Kafalılar” (Batman #301) brings in a Batman-centered narrative, making this issue a multi-character crossover anthology with strong representation from Superman, Aquaman, and Batman universes.

Key Features:

• Series: Supermen (Bilka Yayınları – Extra Series)

• Issue: #31

• 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:

• “Seni Uyarmıştım” (Superman #399)
• “Hayal Gücü” (Superman #398)
• “Umut Krallığı” (Action Comics #517) (Aquaman)
• “Onu derhal yok edin” (Action Comics #518) (Aquaman)
• “Aquaman Ölecek” (Action Comics #519) (Aquaman)
• “Bana ihanet ettin” (Action Comics #520) (Aquaman)
• “Platin Kafalılar” (Batman #301) (Batman)

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

• Notable Feature: Includes a heavy Aquaman story sequence alongside Superman and Batman content in a single anthology

• Collector Appeal: Multi-character crossover issue featuring Superman, Aquaman arc, and Batman story, combined with a Turkish-exclusive cover