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Vampirella – Issue #2 – Benli Yayınevi Turkish Edition (1976)

Description:

This comic is Issue #2 from the Turkish Vampirella series published by Benli Yayınevi between 1976 and 1978. The series ran for a total of 31 issues and stands as one of the earliest dedicated Vampirella publications in Turkey, continuing to build the character’s presence among Turkish readers during a key period for the local comic market. As with Issue #1, the series was initially released weekly in 34-page numbered issues before transitioning in early 1977 to a monthly format with expanded, unnumbered editions.

Printed entirely in black and white and in a smaller comic book format (approximately 24 cm in height), this issue reflects the production standards of Turkish comics in the 1970s. The series drew heavily from Warren Publishing’s Creepy and Eerie magazines, presenting a curated mix of horror and science fiction material. Alongside Vampirella stories, the publication occasionally incorporated content connected to broader genre properties, giving the series a distinctive anthology character within the Turkish market.

Issue #2 continues to expand Vampirella’s presence with “Fezadan Gelen Kadın Vampirella,” the Turkish version of Death’s Dark Angel from Vampirella #12 (1971). This story further develops the character’s dark, atmospheric tone and reinforces the blend of science fiction and gothic horror that defines Vampirella’s early appearances. The issue also includes “Tek Dişi Kalmış Canavar,” adding to the anthology-style horror structure of the publication.

Continuing from the previous issue, this comic features Part 2 of “Kont Dracula’nın Şatosu” (Castle Dracula), adapted from The House of Hammer No. 1 (1976). Based on the 1958 Dracula film starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, this adaptation carries forward the cinematic narrative, offering Turkish readers a serialized comic interpretation of one of the most iconic horror films of the era. The cover design is a composite derived from the back cover of Vampirella #36 and Creepy #57, giving this issue a unique visual identity that differs from standard single-source covers and adds to its collector interest.

Key Features:

• Series: Vampirella (Benli Yayınevi Turkish Edition)

• Issue: Issue #2

• Publisher: Benli Yayınevi

• Publication Year: 1976

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

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

• Cover Source: Composite of Vampirella #36 (back cover) and Creepy #57

• Included Stories: Death’s Dark Angel (Vampirella #12, 1971); “Tek Dişi Kalmış Canavar”; Castle Dracula Part 2 (The House of Hammer No. 1, 1976)

• Adaptation: Based on the 1958 Dracula film starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee

• Series Scope: 31 issues published between 1976–1978

• Publication Format: Initially weekly (34 pages), later monthly (66 pages, unnumbered issues)

• Content Source: Adaptations from Creepy, Eerie, and related horror and science fiction publications

• Collector Appeal: Early issue featuring a Vampirella story and continuation of the Dracula adaptation with a unique composite cover