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Supermen – Issue #74 – Bilka Yayınları Extra Series (April 1990)

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 #74 features a cover adapted from Superman Annual #2 (1988) and was published in April 1990. It presents a combination of annual material and a multi-part Superboy storyline alongside classic Superman content.

The issue includes “Ölen Sensin” (Action Comics Annual #1), followed by a three-part Superboy storyline: “Bu İş Canımı Sıktı” (#1), “Bu Sen İstedin” (#2), and “Bu Kez Aldanmam” (#3) from The New Adventures of Superboy. It also features “Kripton’da Yaşam: Büyük Kuraklık” (Superman #367), adding a Krypton-focused narrative to the collection.

Key Features:

• Series: Supermen (Bilka Yayınları – Extra Series)

• Issue: #74

• Publisher: Bilka Yayınları

• Publication Date: April 1990

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

• Format: Anthology / collected stories

• Cover: Adapted from Superman Annual #2 (1988)

• Included Stories:

• “Ölen Sensin” (Action Comics Annual #1)
• “Bu İş Canımı Sıktı” (The New Adventures of Superboy #1)
• “Bu Sen İstedin” (The New Adventures of Superboy #2)
• “Bu Kez Aldanmam” (The New Adventures of Superboy #3)
• “Kripton’da Yaşam: Büyük Kuraklık” (Superman #367)

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

• Notable Feature: Includes a full three-part Superboy storyline within a single issue

• Collector Appeal: Combines annual content, a complete Superboy arc, and a Krypton-focused Superman story in a single Turkish anthology