DC Comic Characters To Be Featured on US Stamps in 2006.
�Our 2006 program commemorates a wide range ofTo do a set like this and not take the opportunity to feature the brighter stars of the DC Universe is a crime against man and nature.diverse American icons with something that will appeal to everyone,'' Postmaster General John E. Potter said in announcing the planned designs. One touch of reality though � the new stamps of 2006 will cost 39 cents, as the postal rate increases on January 8th.
The Post Office�s plans call for a set of 20 stamps featuring DC Comics characters. From the release, the list includes: �Superman, Wonder Woman, Plastic Man, Batman, Green Arrow and many more.�
According to the August issue of Linn's Stamp News, Aquaman, Hawkman, and Supergirl will also be featured. The heroes will reportedly be on two stamps, showcasing different poses. Linn's also reported that the stamps would be released in conjunction with a major comic convention, most likely indicating the San Diego Comic-Con, July 20-23rd (although some sources are claiming they will have stamps in stock on September 1st, 2006). Again, according to Stamp News Marvel heroes will be featured on a series of stamps in 2007.
