# DC Comics on stamps **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 9, 2005, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412 "2005-10-09T16:05:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2005, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/1 "2005-10-09T16:05:24Z")
So among the announcement of the 2006 USPS issues (Judy Garland, Mickey Mantle, Harley-Davidson, _Where the Wild Things Are_, etc.) was a sheet of 20 DC comics-related stamps–10 character designs and 10 comic book covers related to those characters:[ul] [li]Batman (_Batman_ 1 - 1940)[/li][li]Superman (_Superman_ 11 - 1941)[/li][li]Plastic Man (_Plastic Man_ 4 -1943)[/li][li]Hawkman (_Brave and the Bold/Hawkman_ 36 - 1955)[/li][li]The Flash (_Flash_ 111 - 1959)[/li][li]Green Lantern (_Green Lantern_ 4 - 1963)[/li][li]Supergirl (_Daring New Adventures of Supergirl_ 1 - 1982)[/li][li]Wonder Woman (_Wonder Woman_ 22 - 1987)[/li][li]Aquaman (_Aquaman_ 5 - 1989)[/li][li]Green Arrow (_Green Arrow_ 15 - 2001)[/li][/ul] So comic fans–reactions? Any egregious oversights? I’m not familiar with these covers (more of a Marvel man myself)–anyone have any links they can provide? And speaking of Marvel, they’ll be getting their own release in 2007. So who are the 10 that should make the list, and what covers would you choose? ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2005, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/2 "2005-10-09T16:46:28Z")
I’m a little suprised they’re doing Wonder Woman from the 80’s and not one of the first appearances. ---
**Author:** ![Cliffy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/59ef9b/32.png) [@Cliffy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cliffy)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2005, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/3 "2005-10-09T16:53:55Z")
Links: [Batman #1](http://www.comics.org/graphics/covers/141/400/141_4_0000001.jpg) [Superman #11](http://www.comics.org/graphics/covers/116/400/116_4_011.jpg) [Plastic Man #4](http://www.comics.org/graphics/covers/318/400/318_4_04.jpg) [Brave and the Bold #36 (Hawkman)](http://image2.milehighcomics.com/istore/images/fullsize/12762915872.36.GIF) [Flash #111](http://www.comics.org/graphics/covers/1428/400/1428_4_111.jpg) [Green Lantern #4](http://www.comics.org/graphics/covers/1448/400/1448_4_004.jpg) [Supergirl #1](http://image2.milehighcomics.com/istore/images/fullsize/83694829522.1.GIF) Wonder Woman #22 [Aquaman #5](http://image2.milehighcomics.com/istore/images/fullsize/04276194876.5.GIF) [Green Arrow #15](http://image2.milehighcomics.com/istore/images/fullsize/37047801271.15.GIF) –Cliffy ---
**Author:** ![Cliffy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/59ef9b/32.png) [@Cliffy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cliffy)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2005, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/4 "2005-10-09T17:01:53Z")
Some thoughts: I’m disappointed that it’s all superheroes. I know how people think of comics today, and it’s where DC has its greatest success, but no Watchmen? No Sandman? I do like that they’ve pulled from different eras, and most of the covers are pretty nice (I really like that Green Arrow one). But I’m disappointed that there’s not at least one New Gods cover. I’m sure ther’ll be plenty of Kirby in the Marvel set, but still. –Cliffy ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2005, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/5 "2005-10-09T17:09:13Z")
I’m glad **Plas** made it onto the rolls, but I wish they’d picked a cooler cover. > [@Revtim](#): > > I’m a little suprised they’re doing Wonder Woman from the 80’s and not one of the first appearances. WW was _much_ hotter in 1987. YMMV. ---
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2005, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/6 "2005-10-09T17:14:12Z")
> [@Revtim](#): > > I’m a little suprised they’re doing Wonder Woman from the 80’s and not one of the first appearances. Well, given that they’ll be one stamp with the comic cover and one with an individual character design, they might alternate between “classic” and “modern” looks for all the heroes. Thanks for the links Cliffy. ---
**Author:** ![Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47c2d/32.png) [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2005, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/7 "2005-10-09T17:20:12Z")
Man, that is one hideous representation of Aquaman. And the Batman and Plastic Man covers place too much emphasis on the sidekicks. (The Hawkman cover, OTOH, works nicely with Hawkgirl in the background and a villain in the foreground–the latter, having no features, doesn’t detract from Hawkman’s being the focus of attention in the panel.) The only reason I can think of for Supergirl to be included at all is because they felt they had to include at least one other female besides WW. Will the Flash stamp include the word balloon? That would be very annoying, since it wouldn’t be legible there. The Green Arrow cover is a very cool choice that will still look great reduced to the size of a stamp. ---
**Author:** ![Scott\_Plaid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Scott\_Plaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scott_Plaid)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2005, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/8 "2005-10-09T17:34:05Z")
I rather wish it displayed the wonderous whimsy of Capt. Marvel. oH, AND i DON’T SEE WHY THEY DIDN’T USE THE FIRST SUPERMAN COVER. ---
**Author:** ![Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47c2d/32.png) [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2005, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/9 "2005-10-09T19:12:02Z")
> [@Scott Plaid](#): > > oH, AND i DON’T SEE WHY THEY DIDN’T USE THE FIRST SUPERMAN COVER. You mean Action Comics #1? A classic image, but Superman himself is rather small in the frame. This one is a nice, clean image, although it makes Supes look short. ---
**Author:** ![Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Otto)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2005, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/10 "2005-10-09T19:41:34Z")
> [@Biffy the Elephant Shrew](#): > > Man, that is one hideous representation of Aquaman. Migraine or constipation? Don’t much care for the Plastic Man or Supergirl covers either. Other than that they’re pretty cool selections. ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2005, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/11 "2005-10-09T19:51:00Z")
> [@Ukulele Ike](#): > > WW was _much_ hotter in 1987. YMMV. I agree, but IMHO they should being going more for historical images, not ones best to wank to. ---
**Author:** ![Scott\_Plaid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Scott\_Plaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scott_Plaid)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2005, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/12 "2005-10-09T19:52:04Z")
If that is true, then why the 80s Aquaman? ---
**Author:** ![Kamino\_Neko](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kamino_neko/32/34_2.png) [@Kamino\_Neko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kamino_Neko)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2005, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/13 "2005-10-09T21:49:29Z")
> [@Biffy the Elephant Shrew](#): > > This one is a nice, clean image, although it makes Supes look short. And it’s pretty much THE iconic Superman image, aside from ripping open his shirt to reveal the S-Shield. How many times since has he broken chains on a cover/merchandise/promo image/etc? Action #1 (And [Superman #1](http://www.comics.org/details.lasso?id=470)) is imitated fairly frequently by other books, but breaking the chains has been revisited **by Superman family titles** far more often and is, thus, more appropriate, to my mind. The Flash cover was a lousy choice, IMO. Personally, I’d have gone with [Flash of Two Worlds](http://www.comics.org/details.lasso?id=16418) or [Flash (1987 series) #1](http://www.comics.org/details.lasso?id=42925). ---
**Author:** ![priapus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed655f/32.png) [@priapus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/priapus)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2005, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/14 "2005-10-09T22:25:00Z")
10 cents comics…that brings back memories,thanks ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2005, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/15 "2005-10-10T01:31:04Z")
Canada, as usual, is [way ahead of you.](http://members.tripod.com/~MitchellBrown/cancom/stamps.html) ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_MB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steve_mb/32/5339_2.png) [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2005, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/16 "2005-10-10T01:34:58Z")
> [@Bryan Ekers](#): > > Canada, as usual, is [way ahead of you.](http://members.tripod.com/~MitchellBrown/cancom/stamps.html) Hmmm… I was under the impression that the label “Canuck” was considered rather rude. ---
**Author:** ![bmoak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9dc877/32.png) [@bmoak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bmoak)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2005, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/17 "2005-10-10T03:55:09Z")
> [@Scott Plaid](#): > > If that is true, then why the 80s Aquaman? Probably because although Aquaman was created in the 40s, he was a backupcharacter in anthology titles and rarely rated the cover. He didn’t get a solo title until the late 60s and has been cancelled and relaunched numerous times since. Same with Green Arrow, who had to wait until the 80s to healdine his own book (not counting Green Lantern/Green Arrow). An eclectic collection of covers from the earliest days of DC to relatively recent (Cliffy’s links are in chronolgical order), but all the heroes featured are either Golden Age or early Silver Age. The Plastic Man cover isn’t even a DC cover, as Plas was published by Quality Comics and wasn’t acquired by DC until year later. The selection of characters (outisde of Green Arrow) seems to go for those with the highest Q-rating with the general public. The only missing character known by the general public (outside of Robin, wh’s featured on the Batman cover) is Captain Marvel, and there might be legal reasons why he’s not included. ---
**Author:** ![Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47c2d/32.png) [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2005, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/18 "2005-10-10T03:58:58Z")
> [@bmoak](#): > > Probably because although Aquaman was created in the 40s, he was a backupcharacter in anthology titles and rarely rated the cover. He didn’t get a solo title until the late 60s 1961, I believe. I certainly used to read Aquaman in the early '60s. ---
**Author:** ![bmoak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9dc877/32.png) [@bmoak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bmoak)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2005, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/19 "2005-10-10T04:03:30Z")
> [@Bryan Ekers](#): > > Canada, as usual, is [way ahead of you.](http://members.tripod.com/~MitchellBrown/cancom/stamps.html) i’ve heard of Nelvana of the Northern Lights, but had never seen a picture of her until now. Is she supposed to be Inuit? ---
**Author:** ![Sternvogel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc79bd/32.png) [@Sternvogel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sternvogel)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2005, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412/20 "2005-10-10T04:56:55Z")
> [@Bryan Ekers](#): > > Canada, as usual, is [way ahead of you.](http://members.tripod.com/~MitchellBrown/cancom/stamps.html) Superman has also already appeared on a [U.S. stamp](http://www.usps.com/images/stamps/98/superman.htm) issued as part of the “Celebrate the Century” series (1930’s set of 15) in 1998. Here is a view of the [entire sheet.](http://www.usps.com/images/stamps/98/1930s.htm) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-on-stamps/325412.md?page=2)