Vampirella #9 1976 Turkish Comic Turkey Warren Publishing cover #27 #18 Morbius

Vampirella – Issue #9 – Benli Yayınevi Turkish Edition (1976)

Description:

This comic is Issue #9 from the Turkish Vampirella series published by Benli Yayınevi between 1976 and 1978. The series ran for a total of 31 issues and is part of the early foundational run that introduced Vampirella and a diverse range of horror stories to Turkish readers. Released as part of the initial weekly 34-page numbered issues, it reflects the production style and anthology approach that defined the series before the transition to monthly, expanded unnumbered editions in early 1977.

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, science fiction, and supernatural stories. Drawing from Warren Publishing’s Creepy and Eerie magazines, as well as Marvel’s supernatural characters, the anthology offers Turkish readers a rich and varied horror experience that balances core Vampirella stories with other internationally recognized horror and comic material.

Issue #9 features a Vampirella story from Vampirella #18 (1972), maintaining the character’s dark and atmospheric tone. The issue also includes “13” (from Eerie #16), the story “Yarasa Adam,” and “Van Helsing Bataklık Humması,” which add classic horror and suspense elements, creating a multi-layered reading experience. Additionally, it presents “Yaşayan Vampir Morbius – Kan Fırtınası,” featuring Marvel’s Morbius the Living Vampire, providing a supernatural crossover that enhances the issue’s appeal to collectors and fans of horror comics alike.

The cover is adapted from Vampirella #27, preserving the strong visual identity of the original publication while presenting it in a localized Turkish format. This issue exemplifies the series’ early mix of iconic Vampirella stories, international horror content, and Marvel crossovers, making it a notable collectible for enthusiasts of Turkish horror comics and the Vampirella series.

Key Features:

• Series: Vampirella (Benli Yayınevi Turkish Edition)

• Issue: Issue #9

• Publisher: Benli Yayınevi

• Publication Year: 1976

• Language: Turkish

• Printing: Black and white

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

• Cover Source: Vampirella #27

• Included Stories: Vampirella (Vampirella #18, 1972); “13” (Eerie #16); “Yarasa Adam”; “Van Helsing Bataklık Humması”; Morbius the Living Vampire – Kan Fırtınası (Marvel)

• 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 Marvel supernatural stories

• Collector Appeal: Combines Vampirella, classic horror tales, and Morbius crossover for a diverse and collectible issue