Vampirella #15 1977 Turkish Comic Turkey Warren Publishing cover Vampiress Carmilla #50 Morbius

Vampirella – Issue #15 – Benli Yayınevi Turkish Edition (1977)

Description:

This comic is Issue #15 from the Turkish Vampirella series published by Benli Yayınevi between 1976 and 1978. The series ran for a total of 31 issues and represents a key installment in the early Turkish Vampirella publications. By this point, the series was fully in its monthly expanded format with 66 pages, offering a rich anthology mix of Vampirella stories, standalone horror tales, and international adaptations, appealing to collectors and horror enthusiasts alike.

Printed entirely in black and white and in a smaller comic book format (approximately 24 cm in height), this issue continues the series’ blend of gothic horror, suspense, and supernatural storytelling. Drawing from Warren Publishing’s Creepy and Eerie magazines, as well as Marvel’s supernatural characters, the anthology provides Turkish readers with a diverse reading experience while maintaining strong collector value.

Issue #15 features a Vampirella story titled “Bebek Satıcıları,” adapted from Vampirella #50 (1976), delivering a suspenseful and atmospheric adventure of the iconic character. The issue also includes “Ceset” and “Kali’nin Laneti” from Eerie #6, adding additional layers of horror and dark intrigue. Additionally, it presents “Yaşayan Vampir Morbius,” featuring Marvel’s Morbius the Living Vampire, providing a supernatural crossover that enhances the issue’s appeal for fans of both Vampirella and Marvel horror content.

The cover is adapted from Vampiress Carmilla Magazine #30, preserving the original visual identity while localizing it for the Turkish edition. This issue exemplifies the series’ successful combination of core Vampirella narratives, international horror content, and Marvel crossovers, making it a notable and collectible entry in the Benli Yayınevi series.

Key Features:

• Series: Vampirella (Benli Yayınevi Turkish Edition)

• Issue: Issue #15

• Publisher: Benli Yayınevi

• Publication Year: 1977

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

• Format: Small comic format (approx. 24 cm height)

• Cover Source: Vampiress Carmilla Magazine #30

• Included Stories: Vampirella – Bebek Satıcıları (Vampirella #50, 1976); “Ceset”; “Kali’nin Laneti” (Eerie #6); Morbius the Living Vampire (Marvel)

• Series Scope: 31 issues published between 1976–1978

• Publication Format: Monthly expanded edition (66 pages, unnumbered)

• Content Source: Adaptations from Creepy, Eerie, and Marvel supernatural stories

• Collector Appeal: Features a core Vampirella story, multiple horror tales, and Morbius crossover, making it a highly collectible issue