Superman #58 1988 Turkish Comic Turkey #417 #370 #374 #366 Superboy

Supermen – Issue #58 – Bilka Yayınları Extra Series (Circa 1988)

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 #58 features a cover illustrated by a Turkish artist and presents a mix of Superman and Superboy stories, including material sourced from both U.S. and international editions.

The issue includes “Marslı Savaşçı” (Superman #417), “Aradaki Yıllar” (Superman #370 – Superboy), “Kaybolan Taç” (Superman #374 – Superboy), and “Çeteler Savaşıyor” (Superman #366 – Superboy). It also features “Lütfen Bana Güvenin” (Superman Album 8 – Germany), adding an international publication to the anthology and broadening the scope of the collection with both domestic and foreign sources.

Key Features:

• Series: Supermen (Bilka Yayınları – Extra Series)

• Issue: #58

• Publisher: Bilka Yayınları

• Publication Year: Circa 1988 (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:

• “Marslı Savaşçı” (Superman #417)
• “Lütfen Bana Güvenin” (Superman Album 8 – Germany)
• “Aradaki Yıllar” (Superman #370 – Superboy)
• “Kaybolan Taç” (Superman #374 – Superboy)
• “Çeteler Savaşıyor” (Superman #366 – Superboy)

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

• Notable Feature: Includes both U.S. Superboy-era stories and an international German Superman album story

• Collector Appeal: Combines multiple Superboy narratives with an international edition, offering a diverse anthology with a Turkish-exclusive cover