Thor Vol #3 1987 Turkish Comic Turkey The Mighty Thor #197–204 cover #195

Thor – Volume 3 – Turkish Edition, Alfa Yayınları (1987)

Description:

This comic is Volume 3 from a Thor collection series published in Turkey by Alfa Yayınları between 1987 and 1988. The series consisted of a total of 9 volumes. These volumes are collected editions of stories previously published in Alfa Yayınları’s earlier 21-issue Thor series. The publisher repackaged the original issues under new covers and formats, presenting them as a separate Thor series — a strategy aimed at reaching collectors and new readers.

Thor is one of Marvel Comics’ most iconic superheroes, inspired by the Norse god of thunder. In Marvel’s universe, Thor is the powerful prince of Asgard and the son of Odin, wielding the enchanted hammer Mjölnir which grants him immense strength and the ability to control lightning and storms. The character blends mythology with superhero storytelling and often deals with conflicts involving gods, cosmic forces, and powerful villains. Since his introduction in the early 1960s, Thor has become a central figure within the Marvel Universe and has appeared in numerous comics, animated series, and blockbuster films.

Although the original American comics were printed in full color, this Turkish edition was produced in black and white to reduce printing costs. The artwork was reproduced by tracing the original drawings onto acetate sheets, a common practice in Turkish comic publishing during the 1980s.

The cover of this volume reproduces the artwork from The Mighty Thor #195. This volume collects material corresponding to Issues 13–18 of the earlier Alfa Thor series and includes the following stories adapted from the original Marvel comics:

• “Dünyanın Ucundaki Kuyu” – The Mighty Thor #197 (The Well at the Edge of the World)
• “…Ve Odin Ölüyor” – The Mighty Thor #198 (…And Odin Dies)
• “Ölümün Eşiğinde” – The Mighty Thor #199 (If This Be Death)
• “Dikkat Bu Gelen Kıyamet” – The Mighty Thor #200 (Beware If This Be… Ragnarok)
• “Yeniden Diriliş” – The Mighty Thor #201 (Resurrection)
• “Ego Prime” – The Mighty Thor #202 (Ego-Prime)
• “Değişim” – The Mighty Thor #203 (They Walk Like Gods)
• “Dünyada Sürgün” – The Mighty Thor #204 (Exiled on Earth)
• “Altın Elmalar” – Thor: Journey Into Mystery #114

For collectors, this volume offers a comprehensive collection of the mid-to-late sequence of Alfa Yayınları’s Thor series, making it a valuable addition for those interested in the Turkish adaptation of Marvel superhero comics. The black-and-white printing and repackaging under new covers provide a unique example of Turkish comic publishing strategies in the 1980s.

Key Features:

• Series: Thor (Collected Edition)

• Volume: Volume 3

• Turkish Publisher: Alfa Yayınları

• Publication Period: 1987–1988

• Publication Year of This Volume: 1987

• Total Volumes in Series: 9

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

• Original Format: Originally printed in color in the U.S.

• Production Method: Artwork traced onto acetate sheets for black-and-white printing

• Cover Source: The Mighty Thor #195

• Source Material: Collected from the earlier 21-issue Alfa Thor series

• Included Original Stories: The Mighty Thor #197–204; Thor: Journey Into Mystery #114

• Genre: Superhero / Mythological adventure

• Collector Appeal: Collected Turkish edition repackaging late-series Thor issues under new covers