Superman #39 1985 Turkish Comic Turkey Superboy #197 Action Comics #560 #558 #559 Supergirl

Supermen – Issue #39 – Bilka Yayınları Extra Series (Circa 1985)

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 #39 features a cover illustrated by a Turkish artist and presents a diverse mix of Superman, Superboy, and Supergirl stories along with additional Action Comics material.

The issue includes “Asla engel olamazsın” (Action Comics #560), “Ölüm Dönüşü” (Superboy #197), and “Sen kimsin” (Superman Family #203 – Supergirl). It also features “Profesörün Fiyaskosu” (Action Comics #558), “Sarışın Peri” (Action Comics #559), and “Superman’in Saçı” (Action Comics #559), bringing together a wide range of short and standalone stories from multiple DC titles.

Key Features:

• Series: Supermen (Bilka Yayınları – Extra Series)

• Issue: #39

• Publisher: Bilka Yayınları

• Publication Year: Circa 1985 (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:

• “Asla engel olamazsın” (Action Comics #560)
• “Ölüm Dönüşü” (Superboy #197)
• “Sen kimsin” (Superman Family #203 – Supergirl)
• “Profesörün Fiyaskosu” (Action Comics #558)
• “Sarışın Peri” (Action Comics #559)
• “Superman’in Saçı” (Action Comics #559)

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

• Notable Feature: Includes stories featuring Superman, Superboy, and Supergirl within the same issue

• Collector Appeal: Multi-character anthology with several short stories from Action Comics, combined with a Turkish-exclusive cover