Vampirella #22 1977 Turkish Comic Turkey Warren Publishing cover #57 #54 Space 1999

Vampirella – Issue #22 – Benli Yayınevi Turkish Edition (April 1977)

Description:

This comic is Issue #22 from the Turkish Vampirella series published by Benli Yayınevi between 1976 and 1978. The series ran for a total of 31 issues and, by this stage, was firmly established in its monthly expanded format with 66 pages. This format allowed for a richer anthology structure, combining Vampirella stories with a wide range of horror and science fiction material drawn from international sources.

Printed entirely in black and white and in a smaller comic book format (approximately 24 cm in height), this issue reflects the mature phase of the series. Continuing its tradition of drawing from Warren Publishing’s Creepy and Eerie magazines, as well as other genre publications, the series offers a diverse reading experience that blends gothic horror, supernatural themes, and science fiction elements.

Issue #22 features “Vampirella Adam Van Helsing,” adapted from Vampirella #54 (1976), further expanding the character’s narrative world with the inclusion of Van Helsing-related themes. The issue also includes multiple standalone stories such as “Abner Lowery,” “Sgt. Les Doyle,” “Hatıra,” and “Tecrit Edilenler,” reinforcing the anthology structure with a variety of horror and suspense-driven narratives. In addition, it presents “Uzay 1999” (Space: 1999), continuing the integration of science fiction content into the series.

The cover is adapted from Vampirella #57, maintaining the strong visual identity of the original series while aligning with the Turkish edition’s format. With its combination of Vampirella storytelling, multiple short horror features, and science fiction content, this issue stands out as a dense and varied installment, making it particularly appealing for collectors seeking diversity within the Benli Yayınevi run.

Key Features:

• Series: Vampirella (Benli Yayınevi Turkish Edition)

• Issue: Issue #22

• Publisher: Benli Yayınevi

• Publication Date: April 1977

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

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

• Cover Source: Vampirella #57

• Included Stories: Vampirella Adam Van Helsing (Vampirella #54, 1976); “Abner Lowery”; “Sgt. Les Doyle”; “Hatıra”; “Tecrit Edilenler”; Space: 1999

• Series Scope: 31 issues published between 1976–1978

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

• Content Source: Adaptations from Creepy, Eerie, and Space: 1999

• Collector Appeal: Multi-story issue combining Vampirella, Van Helsing elements, and science fiction content