Superman Vol #31 1991 Turkish Comic Turkey Action Comics #667 Batman #360
Supermen – Volume 31 – Süper Seri Turkish Edition, Bilka Yayınları (circa 1991)
Description:
This volume is part of the Süper Seri collection published by Bilka Yayınları, representing the Turkish localization of Superman comics released between 1989 and 1996. Volume 31 compiles Issue #63 and Issue #64 from the original Bilka series of 143 issues (1982–1994), continuing the established format of combining two issues into a single collected edition. The cover for this volume is based on Action Comics #667, adapted with Turkish production elements for local publication.
As with other entries in the series, this volume follows a non-chronological anthology structure, bringing together stories from multiple DC Comics titles and eras. The interior content is printed in black and white, consistent with Turkish comic production standards of the early 1990s, despite the original material being published in full color.
Volume 31 is notable for its strong emphasis on Adventures of Superman (1987) material, featuring a sequence of interconnected stories: “Esrarengiz Oyun” (Adventures of Superman (1987) #427), “Beni Öldürme” (Adventures of Superman (1987) #428), and “Ondan Uzak Dur” (Adventures of Superman (1987) #429). These stories reflect the post-1986 continuity era, focusing on more character-driven narratives, heightened emotional stakes, and evolving dynamics within Superman’s world.
Batman content appears prominently with “Öfkenin Bedeli” and “Sıra Sende” (Batman (1940) #360), contributing a darker and more grounded tone that contrasts with Superman’s broader and often more optimistic storytelling style. This inclusion highlights the editorial diversity of the Süper Seri volumes, which frequently blend different tonal approaches within a single collection.
The volume also includes “Amazo’nun Dönüşü” (Superman Special #3), featuring the powerful android Amazo, a character associated with Justice League-level threats. This story adds a high-stakes, science fiction element to the volume, emphasizing themes of power replication and near-invincibility.
Crossover material is represented by “Korkunç Deney” (DC Comics Presents (1978) #4), an early entry in the DC Comics Presents series, known for pairing Superman with other characters in shared-universe narratives that highlight collaboration and conflict across different heroes.
Overall, Volume 31 stands out for its focused inclusion of a multi-issue Adventures of Superman sequence combined with Batman material, crossover storytelling, and a high-concept Superman Special narrative. The Action Comics #667-based cover further ties the volume visually to the contemporary era of DC Comics, while the diverse content reflects the anthology-driven nature of the Turkish Süper Seri collection.
Key Features:
• Series: Supermen (Süper Seri – Bilka Yayınları Turkish Edition)
• Volume: Volume 31
• Included Issues: Issue #63 and Issue #64 (from original 143-issue series)
• Publisher: Bilka Yayınları
• PublicationYear: 1991 (estimated)
• Language: Turkish
• Printing: Black and white
• Format: Collected volume (2 issues combined)
• Cover: Based on Action Comics #667, adapted with Turkish design
• Content Structure: Mixed anthology; includes a multi-part Adventures of Superman sequence
• Included Stories:
• “Esrarengiz Oyun” – Adventures of Superman (1987) #427
• “Beni Öldürme” – Adventures of Superman (1987) #428
• “Ondan Uzak Dur” – Adventures of Superman (1987) #429
• “Öfkenin Bedeli” – Batman (1940) #360
• “Sıra Sende” – Batman (1940) #360
• “Amazo'nun Dönüşü” – Superman Special #3
• “Korkunç Deney” – DC Comics Presents (1978) #4
• Series Scope: 80 volumes published between 1989–1996; derived from 143 issues (1982–1994)
• Collector Appeal: A focused anthology featuring a three-part Adventures of Superman sequence, Batman material, early DC Comics Presents crossover content, and a high-concept Superman Special story, enhanced by a cover based on Action Comics #667 from the same era