Vampirella #26 1977 Turkish Comic Turkey Warren Publishing cover #59 Space 1999

Vampirella – Issue #26 – Benli Yayınevi Turkish Edition (August 1977)

Description:

This comic is Issue #26 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 well into its monthly expanded format with 66 pages. This later phase of the series is notable for its dense anthology structure, combining Vampirella stories with a wide spectrum of international horror and science fiction material, making these issues particularly rich in content.

Printed entirely in black and white and in a smaller comic book format (approximately 24 cm in height), this issue reflects the mature editorial direction of the series. Drawing from Warren Publishing’s Creepy and Eerie magazines alongside other global sources, the publication expands beyond traditional horror into experimental and science fiction narratives, offering a highly varied reading experience for collectors.

Issue #26 features a Vampirella story from Vampirella #59 (1977), representing a later-period entry in the character’s original run and adding to the evolving tone of her stories. The issue also includes a wide range of standalone pieces such as “Esrarengiz Sevgili,” “Giriş,” “Büyük Yargı” (from Rufus #54 – Blackstar), “Aç Biri İçin,” and “Kervansaray” (The Enchanted Village from Unknown Worlds #21). Additional stories like “Ziyaret” (The Visitor from Underground Comix, April 1975) and “Güneş Çarpması” (by Leopoldo Sánchez, likely from Eerie) further diversify the content with stylistic and thematic variation.

In addition, the issue includes “Uzay 1999” (Space: 1999), continuing the integration of science fiction material into the series and reflecting the broader genre interests of the period. The cover is adapted from Vampirella #59, directly aligning the Turkish edition with its original counterpart and enhancing its visual and collector appeal.

With its extensive range of stories, multiple international sources, and inclusion of both horror and science fiction elements, Issue #26 stands out as one of the most content-rich entries in the Benli Yayınevi Vampirella series, making it particularly desirable for collectors seeking variety and depth.

Key Features:

• Series: Vampirella (Benli Yayınevi Turkish Edition)

• Issue: Issue #26

• Publisher: Benli Yayınevi

• Publication Date: August 1977

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

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

• Cover Source: Vampirella #59

• Included Stories: Vampirella (Vampirella #59, 1977); “Esrarengiz Sevgili”; “Giriş”; “Büyük Yargı” (Rufus #54 – Blackstar); “Aç Biri İçin”; “Kervansaray” (Unknown Worlds #21 – The Enchanted Village); “Ziyaret” (Underground Comix, April 1975 – The Visitor); “Güneş Çarpması” (Leopoldo Sánchez); 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, Unknown Worlds, Underground Comix, Rufus, and Space: 1999

• Collector Appeal: Highly content-rich issue combining Vampirella with diverse international horror and science fiction material