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News: DC Super Heroes Stamps To Celebrate at SDCC |
USPS announces DC Comics Super Heroes commemorative stampsRelated
June 27, 2006
DC Comics Super Heroes Stamps The U.S. Postal Service immortalizes 10 comic book heroes Thursday, July 20 at the San Diego Convention Center when it dedicates the DC Comics Super Heroes commemorative stamps and stamped postal cards. The 10:30 a.m. PT ceremony will take place in Room 5AB to launch the world's largest comic book and pop culture show—Comic-Con International 2006. DC Comics President and Publisher Paul Levitz and some of the greatest comic book artists of all time will participate in the ceremony and a panel discussion on the historical and cultural legacy of DC Comics superheroes. San Diego holds the unique distinction of being the only city in the nation where the stamps will be available that day. The DC Comics Super Heroes commemorative stamps will be available nationwide, Friday, July 21.
DC COMICS STAMPS (Jun 2006)
This is the first stamp pane honoring comic book super heroes to be issued by the Postal Service. Half of the pane of 20 stamps are portraits of: Aquaman, Batman,The Flash, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Plastic Man, Supergirl, Superman and Wonder Woman. The other 10 stamps depict covers of individual comic books devoted to each super hero. Art director Carl T. Herrman worked with the creative staff at DC Comics on the stamp designs. For information on the DC Comics Super Heroes stamps, go to: The 2006 Commemorative Stamp Program. For information on DC Comics, go to: www.dccomics.com
Paid admission to Comic-Con International 2006 is required to attend the ceremony. Admission to Thursday's show for visitors ages 12 to 17, active military with ID, and senior citizens at least 60 years of age is $12. Adult admission is $25. Children ages 11 and under are free. Visit www.comic-con.org for more information as admission prices are subject to change. The San Diego Convention Center is located at 111 West Harbor Drive
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July 20, 2006 - DC Comics Super Heroes
