Superman #49 1987 Turkish Comic Turkey #406 #407 #408 Swamp Thing #7 Batman Action #566

Supermen – Issue #49 – Bilka Yayınları Extra Series (Circa 1987)

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 #49 features a cover illustrated by Turkish artist Eralp and presents a rich selection of Superman stories alongside additional DC material, including a darker Swamp Thing-related narrative.

The issue includes “Savaş Gemisi” (Superman #408), “Tehlikeli Bir Şaka” (Superman #407), and “Ben Süpermen’im” (Superman #406), forming a sequence of classic Superman stories. It also features “Devin İntikamı” (Swamp Thing #7, presented with Batman context), along with “Esrarengiz Yolculuk” (Action Comics #566) and “Supermen Derneği” (Action Comics #567), offering a mix of standalone and thematic stories.

Key Features:

• Series: Supermen (Bilka Yayınları – Extra Series)

• Issue: #49

• Publisher: Bilka Yayınları

• Publication Year: Circa 1987 (exact date not specified)

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

• Format: Anthology / collected stories

• Cover: Illustrated by Turkish artist Eralp (Turkey-exclusive artwork)

• Included Stories:

• “Savaş Gemisi” (Superman #408)
• “Tehlikeli Bir Şaka” (Superman #407)
• “Ben Süpermen’im” (Superman #406)
• “Devin İntikamı” (Swamp Thing #7)
• “Esrarengiz Yolculuk” (Action Comics #566)
• “Supermen Derneği” (Action Comics #567)

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

• Notable Feature: Includes a sequence of Superman stories along with a Swamp Thing crossover-style narrative

• Collector Appeal: Combines multiple Superman issues with darker DC material and a Turkish-exclusive cover by Eralp

• Collector Appeal: Includes multiple DC crossover titles and a Turkish-exclusive cover illustrated by Eralp