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Supermen – Volume 17 – Süper Seri Turkish Edition, Bilka Yayınları (circa 1990)
Description:
This volume is part of the Supermen series published by Bilka Yayınları under the Süper Seri label between 1989 and 1996. The “Supermen” naming reflects the localized Turkish usage of the character during this period, representing a regional adaptation of the Superman franchise within Turkey’s comic publishing landscape.
The Süper Seri collection comprises 80 volumes compiled from an earlier Bilka series of 143 individual issues released between 1982 and 1994. In line with common publishing practices in Turkey at the time, leftover inventory from the original issues was reorganized and republished as collected volumes, typically combining two issues per book. These editions were often given newly illustrated Turkish covers, distinguishing them visually from their original American counterparts while reusing existing interior content.
Volume 17 follows the anthology-style structure characteristic of the series, presenting a non-chronological selection of stories drawn from multiple DC Comics titles. The content is primarily printed in black and white, reflecting the production standards of Turkish comics printing during that era, despite the original publications being in full color.
This volume includes Issue #33 and Issue #34 from the original 143-issue Bilka series and features a mix of extended Superman narratives, crossover material, and stories involving Superboy and other related titles. The opening sequence, “İlkel Yaratık Solo” (Superman (1939) #319–322), spans multiple issues and forms a continuous storyline centered on a prolonged confrontation, showcasing serialized storytelling within Superman’s early continuity.
Additional Superman content includes “Elbisenin Sırrı” (Superman (1939) #398) and “Hemen Bizi Yakaladı” (Superman (1939) #399), which contribute standalone narrative elements focused on mystery, tension, and escalating stakes within Superman’s world.
Crossover and team-oriented material appears through “Salgın Hastalık” (World’s Finest Comics Issue #303), which features the traditional Batman–Superman shared universe dynamic. “Kara Atmacalar” (DC Comics Presents (1978) Issue #69) further expands on crossover storytelling, pairing Superman with other DC characters in a collaborative adventure format.
The volume also includes Superboy-focused stories such as “Düşmanlar Çetesi” (The New Adventures of Superboy (1980) #32) and “Önce Onu Öldür” (The New Adventures of Superboy (1980) #33), which explore Lex Luthor–related conflict and early hero development themes within Superboy’s continuity.
An additional and notable inclusion is “Felaket Habercisi” from Superman TRS-80 Computer Whiz Kids! Radio Shack, representing a unique promotional or special-format story tied to a computer-themed publication initiative, reflecting the broader cultural and commercial reach of Superman content beyond traditional comic books.
Overall, Volume 17 stands out for its extended multi-issue Superman arc, complemented by crossover stories and Superboy narratives, along with a distinctive non-comic promotional entry. The volume exemplifies the Süper Seri approach of combining diverse source materials into a single Turkish collected edition, resulting in a varied and historically layered anthology.
Key Features:
• Series: Supermen (Süper Seri – Bilka Yayınları Turkish Edition)
• Volume: Volume 17
• Included Issues: Issue #33 and Issue #34 (from original 143-issue series)
• Publisher: Bilka Yayınları
• PublicationYear: 1990 (estimated)
• Language: Turkish
• Printing: Black and white
• Format: Collected volume (2 issues combined)
• Cover: Original artwork by Turkish artist
• Content Structure: Mixed anthology; non-chronological compilation of U.S. titles and special material
• Included Stories:
• “İlkel Yaratık Solo” – Superman (1939) #319–320–321–322
• “Elbisenin Sırrı” – Superman (1939) #398
• “Salgın Hastalık” – World’s Finest Comics Issue #303
• “Kara Atmacalar” – DC Comics Presents (1978) Issue #69
• “Düşmanlar Çetesi” – Superboy – The New Adventures of Superboy (1980) #32
• “Önce Onu Öldür” – Superboy – The New Adventures of Superboy (1980) #33
• “Felaket Habercisi” – Superman TRS-80 Computer Whiz Kids! Radio Shack
• “Hemen Bizi Yakaladı” – Superman (1939) #399
• Series Scope: 80 volumes published between 1989–1996; derived from 143 issues (1982–1994)
• Collector Appeal: A multi-layered anthology featuring a long-form Superman arc, crossover team stories, Superboy narratives, and a unique promotional/computer-themed inclusion, showcasing the diverse sourcing typical of the Süper Seri collection