Superman Vol #10 1980s Turkish Comic Turkey #343 Action Comics #480 #481 #482 #483 #502

Superman – Volume #10 – TekOfset A.Ş. Turkish Collected Edition (1980/1981)

Description:

This collected volume is part of the Turkish Superman series originally published weekly by TekOfset A.Ş. between 1979 and 1980. A total of 56 individual issues were released, later compiled into approximately 20 collected volumes. In addition to Superman stories, the series also featured adventures of Superboy, Supergirl, and the Legion of the Super-Heroes, offering a broader representation of the DC Universe.

One of the most distinctive aspects of this series is its cover artwork. All covers were uniquely illustrated by Turkish artists, making them different from the original American editions and especially appealing to collectors. Although the original comics were printed in color in the United States, this Turkish edition was produced in black and white due to high production costs at the time.

This Volume #10, likely published around 1980 or 1981, features a cover based on Superman (1939) #343, reinterpreted by a Turkish artist. The volume includes Issues #28, #29, and #30 of the original weekly series.

Issue #28 (cover based on Superman v1 #347) includes “Yabancı – Part 2” (Superman v1 #347), continuing an ongoing storyline, alongside “Amazo’nun Dönüşü” (Action Comics #480) and “Bir Kuş Bir Uçak Bir Süper Otomobil” (Action Comics #481).

Issue #29 (cover illustrated by a Turkish artist) features a sequence of Action Comics stories: “Süpermobil” (Action Comics #481), “Süpermobilin Görevi” (Action Comics #482), and “Artık Uyuma Yok!..” (Action Comics #483), forming a connected narrative flow.

Issue #30 (cover illustrated by a Turkish artist) continues with “Artık Uyuma Yok!..” (Action Comics #483) and “Yıldız Çocuğun Doğuşu!..” (Action Comics #502), expanding into a more futuristic or character-introduction focused storyline.

This volume stands out for its strong emphasis on Action Comics material, including the Supermobile-themed stories and continuing narrative arcs, offering a dynamic mix of science fiction and classic Superman adventures within a localized Turkish edition.

Key Features:

• Series: Superman (Turkish Edition – Collected Volume)

• Volume: #10

• Publisher: TekOfset A.Ş.

• Publication Year: Circa 1980–1981 (exact date not specified)

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

• Format: Collected edition (includes Issues #28, #29, #30)

• Cover: Based on Superman (1939) #343, illustrated by a Turkish artist

• Included Issues & Stories:

• Issue #28: “Yabancı – Part 2” (Superman v1 #347); “Amazo’nun Dönüşü” (Action Comics #480); “Bir Kuş Bir Uçak Bir Süper Otomobil” (Action Comics #481)
• Issue #29: “Süpermobil” (Action Comics #481); “Süpermobilin Görevi” (Action Comics #482); “Artık Uyuma Yok!..” (Action Comics #483)
• Issue #30: “Artık Uyuma Yok!..” (Action Comics #483); “Yıldız Çocuğun Doğuşu!..” (Action Comics #502)

• Total Series Run: 56 issues (later collected into ~20 volumes)

• Notable Feature: All covers are uniquely illustrated by Turkish artists, different from original U.S. editions

• Collector Appeal: Early Turkish Superman collected volume featuring Action Comics-heavy content, including Supermobile storylines and serialized arcs