Vampirella #5 1976 Turkish Comic Turkey Warren Publishing cover #52 #15

Vampirella – Issue #5 – Benli Yayınevi Turkish Edition (1976)

Description:

This comic is Issue #5 from the Turkish Vampirella series published by Benli Yayınevi between 1976 and 1978. The series ran for a total of 31 issues and represents one of the earliest dedicated Vampirella publications in Turkey. As part of the initial weekly run, this issue was released in the standard 34-page numbered format, prior to the series’ transition 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 approach of Turkish comics in the 1970s. The series continued to draw heavily from Warren Publishing’s Creepy and Eerie magazines, presenting a curated mix of horror and science fiction. This anthology-style structure, occasionally supplemented by standalone horror pieces, contributes to the unique character of the series within the Turkish comic landscape.

Issue #5 features a Vampirella story from Vampirella #15 (1972), continuing the character’s early narrative development and maintaining the blend of gothic horror and science fiction elements that define her universe. The issue also includes “Korkunç Koleksiyon,” a standalone horror story that complements the main feature with its darker, atmospheric tone, reinforcing the anthology nature of the publication.

The cover is adapted from Vampirella #52, preserving the strong visual identity of the original series while presenting it in a localized format. As part of the early run, this issue continues to build the foundation of the Turkish Vampirella series, offering a focused combination of core character content and classic horror storytelling, making it a solid and collectible entry within the Benli Yayınevi lineup.

Key Features:

• Series: Vampirella (Benli Yayınevi Turkish Edition)

• Issue: Issue #5

• Publisher: Benli Yayınevi

• Publication Year: 1976

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

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

• Cover Source: Vampirella #52

• Included Stories: Vampirella (Vampirella #15, 1972); “Korkunç Koleksiyon”

• 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 publications

• Collector Appeal: Early issue featuring a core Vampirella story with additional standalone horror content