Superman Vol #4 1980s Turkish Comic Turkey #301 #302 #303 #328 Family #192 #193

Superman – Volume #4 – 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 #4, likely published around 1980 or 1981, features a cover based on Superman (1939) #327, reinterpreted by a Turkish artist. The volume includes Issues #10, #11, and #12 of the original weekly series.

Issue #10 (cover based on Superman v1 #301) includes “Bataklık Canavarı Salamon Grundy” (Superman #301), featuring the iconic character Solomon Grundy, along with a filler Supergirl story: “The Gravity War” (from The Superman Family #193).

Issue #11 (cover based on Superman v1 #302) features “Atomik Şaka” (Superman #302) and “Süper Kahramanlar – Medivak” (Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #246), combining a classic Superman story with a Legion-focused narrative.

Issue #12 (cover based on Superman v1 #276) includes “Gök Gürültüsü” (Superman #303), “Kripto – Süper Köpek”, and “Düş Mü Gerçek Mi?” (both from Superman Family #192), offering a mix of action, character-driven storytelling, and imaginative scenarios.

This volume stands out for its variety, bringing together Superman, Supergirl, and Legion content, along with appearances by notable characters like Solomon Grundy, all presented in a uniquely localized Turkish format.

Key Features:

• Series: Superman (Turkish Edition – Collected Volume)

• Volume: #4

• Publisher: TekOfset A.Ş.

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

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

• Format: Collected edition (includes Issues #10, #11, #12)

• Cover: Based on Superman (1939) #327, illustrated by a Turkish artist

• Included Issues & Stories:

• Issue #10: “Bataklık Canavarı Salamon Grundy” (Superman #301); “The Gravity War” (Superman Family #193 – Supergirl story)
• Issue #11: “Atomik Şaka” (Superman #302); “Süper Kahramanlar – Medivak” (Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #246)
• Issue #12: “Gök Gürültüsü” (Superman #303); “Kripto – Süper Köpek” (Superman Family #192); “Düş Mü Gerçek Mi?” (Superman Family #192)

• 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 offering a diverse mix of Superman, Supergirl, and Legion stories with localized cover art