Superman Vol #19 1990 Turkish Comic Turkey Wonder Woman #270 DC Comics Presents #68

Supermen – Volume 19 – 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 adaptation of the Superman character during this period, representing a regional publishing identity unique to Turkey’s comic book market.

The Süper Seri collection comprises 80 volumes compiled from an earlier Bilka run of 143 individual issues released between 1982 and 1994. In accordance with common practices in Turkish publishing at the time, remaining inventory from the original issues was reorganized into collected volumes, typically combining two issues per book. These volumes were reissued with newly illustrated Turkish covers, with this volume notably featuring cover artwork by Turkish artist Atilla, adding a distinct artistic signature to the edition.

Volume 19 follows the established anthology format of the series, presenting a non-chronological selection of stories drawn from multiple DC Comics titles. The interior content is primarily printed in black and white, consistent with the production standards of Turkish comics printing during that era, even though the original U.S. material was published in full color.

This volume includes Issue #37 and Issue #38 from the original 143-issue Bilka series and features a broad mix of Superman, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, and crossover material. The opening story, “Kaçın Herkes Kaçsın” (Action Comics (1938) #556), presents a Superman-centered narrative involving urgent stakes and high-intensity action.

Supergirl stories are prominently featured through “Yakaladım Seni Dostum” (The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl #4) and “Seni Pişman Edeceğim” (The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl #5), which continue a connected storyline focusing on Supergirl’s challenges, adversaries, and personal development within her own series.

Additional Superman-related content includes “Uzaydan Gelenler” (Action Comics (1938) #509) and “Lütfen Sakin Ol” (Superman (1939) #402), both contributing standalone narratives that explore encounters with extraterrestrial elements and escalating conflicts. “Onu Durdurmalıyım” (Superman Special (1983) #1) represents a special-format publication, often featuring more elaborate or self-contained storytelling.

Crossover and team-based material appears in “Kaderin Çocukları” (DC Comics Presents (1978) #68), which pairs Superman with other DC characters in a collaborative adventure setting. Wonder Woman content forms a narrative sequence through “Cennet Adasına Dönüş” (Wonder Woman (1942) #269), “Yenide Doğuş” (Wonder Woman (1942) #270), and “Son Perde” (Wonder Woman (1942) #271), providing a multi-part storyline that emphasizes mythological themes, character development, and continuity within Wonder Woman’s universe.

Overall, Volume 19 stands out for its strong multi-character composition, combining Superman, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, and crossover narratives within a single anthology. The presence of a multi-part Supergirl arc alongside a Wonder Woman trilogy and multiple Superman-focused stories highlights the volume’s diverse narrative structure and its alignment with the Süper Seri’s editorial approach of blending varied DC Comics content into a unified Turkish collected edition.

Key Features:

• Series: Supermen (Süper Seri – Bilka Yayınları Turkish Edition)

• Volume: Volume 19

• Included Issues: Issue #37 and Issue #38 (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 Atilla

• Content Structure: Mixed anthology; non-chronological compilation of multiple DC series

• Included Stories:

   • “Kaçın Herkes Kaçsın” – Action Comics (1938) #556

   • “Yakaladım Seni Dostum” – The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl #4

   • “Seni Pişman Edeceğim” – The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl #5

   • “Uzaydan Gelenler” – Action Comics (1938) #509

   • “Kaderin Çocukları” – DC Comics Presents (1978) #68

   • “Onu Durdurmalıyım” – Superman Special (1983) #1

   • “Cennet Adasına Dönüş” – Wonder Woman (1942) #269

   • “Yenide Doğuş” – Wonder Woman (1942) #270

   • “Son Perde” – Wonder Woman (1942) #271

   • “Lütfen Sakin Ol” – Superman (1939) #402

• Series Scope: 80 volumes published between 1989–1996; derived from 143 issues (1982–1994)

• Collector Appeal: A diverse anthology featuring Superman, Supergirl multi-part stories, a Wonder Woman trilogy, and crossover content, distinguished further by a Turkish cover illustrated by Atilla and the series’ characteristic multi-source compilation format