Batman : 2006 DC Comics

2006-July-20 San Diego CA

Batman – Art by Jim Lee & Scott Williams – After the brutal murder of his parents, young Bruce Wayne mastered nearly every known form of combat and employed his vast wealth to equip himself with the tools essential to his crime-fighting crusade as Gotham City's Dark Knight, Batman.

Batman #1 Spring 1940 art by Bob Kane

Batman made his debut in Detective Comics #27 in may 1939 before swinging into action – with Robin, the Boy wonder, by his side – in his own series in the spring of 1940. The Dark Knight's distinguishing characteristics were intellect, skill, and grim determination - USPS

Green Arrow : 2006 DC Comics

2006-July-20 San Diego CA

Green Arrow – Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer – Green Arrow made his debut in More Fun Comics #73 (Nov 1941). Since then the Emerald Archer's most notable escapades were in stories drawn by legendary comics creator Jack Kirby in Adventure Comics #250-256 and World's Finest Comics #96-99 (spanning 1958-1959).

Green Arrow #15 – Sep 2002 Art by Matt Wagner

Trapped on a deserted island, billionaire playboy Oliver Queen learned to hunt with a bow and arrow. He escaped and became Green Arrow, a modern-day Robin Hood who uses his unparalleled skill as an archer on behalf of the underprivileged

Superman : 2006 DC Comics

2006-July-20 San Diego CA

Superman – Art by Curt Swan & Sheldon Moldoff – Ever since his debut in the pages of Action Comics #1 (June 1938), the Superman character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster has been an icon. The big red “S” on his shirt is among the most recognized symbols in American pop culture.

Superman #11 July/Aug 1941 – art by Fred Ray.  Destiny brought the infant Kal-El from Planet Krypton to Smallville USA, where he was raised by kindly farmers. Though gifted with extraordinary powers, Kal-El – now Clark Kent – expresses true strength in the compassion and moral responsibility he displays in the guise of Superman - USPS

Commemorative Postmark

2006-Oct-07 Bismarck AR

Wonder Woman : 2006 DC Comics

2006-July-20 San Diego CA

Wonder Woman – Art by Ross Andru & Mike Esposito. Wonder Woman has been an iconic inspiration for countless women since her debut in All Star Comics #8 in December 1941. The most recognizable female character in comics, created by William Moulton Marston, she remains a figure of strength, beauty and courage.

Wonder Woman #22 (2nd Series) Nov 1988 Art by George Pérez. As a worldwide ambassador of peace, Wonder Woman soared to new heights in the late 1980s. The character returned to her roots as an Amazon warrior from Paradise Island, land of heroic women. Her special powers were gifts from the Olympians - USPS

Hawkman : 2006 DC Comics

2006-July-20 San Diego CA

Hawkman – art by Murphy Anderson. Powered by the mysterious “Nth Metal” in his artificial wings, Hawkman soars through the sky above Midway City. When grounding the city's worst predators, the Winged Wonder relies on his mastery of Earth's ancient weapons, among them his mace and shield.

The Brave and the Bold #36 June/July 1961 Art by Joe Kubert.

Hawkman returned in 1960, a reincarnated hero from the earlier “Golden Age” of comics. The new Winged Wonder and his spouse Hawkgirl were intergalactic police officers from a distant planet, meting oout justice to the villains terrorizing Midway City - USPS

Plastic Man : 2006 DC comics

2006-July-20 San Diego CA

Plastic Man – Art by Dick Giordano. Eel O'Brian was a small-time gangster before an accident at a chemical plant gave him the uncanny ability to stretch and alter his shape at will. Renouncing his criminal past, O'Bian became Plastic Man, the longest Arm of the law.

Plastic Man #4 – Summer 1946 Art by Jack Cole. Cartoonist Jack Cole flexed his creative muscles with the always pliable, ever-reliable Plastic Man, who debuted in August 1941. Cole enjoyed a 15-year stretch experimenting with fun, unique story twists and graphics for his expandable prtagonist and stout sidekick, Woozy Winks - USPS

Aquaman : 2006 DC Comics

2006-Jul-20 San Diego CA

Aquaman – art by Jim Aparo – The memories of Aquaman's personal tragedies run deep after he loses his son, his wife and his monarchy. Nevertheless, the former King of the Seven Seas remains determined to protect both the Atlanteans and surface dwellers from those who endanger them.

Aquaman #5 (of 5) – Oct 1989 Art by Curt Swan and Al Vey

Aquaman defends both land and sea with great strength, speed and the ability to communicate telepathically with all marine life. His ultimate goal is to help both realms put aside their natural prejudices and unite in peaceful coexistence

Green Lantern : 2006 DC Comics

2006-Jul-20 San Diego CA

Green Lantern art by Neal Adams – In 1970, writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Neal Adams launched a new era of relevance in comics, crafting stories in which the Green Lantern – accompanied by his friend, Green Arrow – addressed important issues than considered taboo for the typical comic book.

Green Lantern #4 Jan/Feb 1961 – Art by Gil Kane & Joe Giella. As readers entered the Space Age, so did comics. Ace test pilot Hal Jordan took flight as Green Lantern, a galactic peace officer with an emerald power ring that could create virtually anything. Willpower and fearlessness marked Jordan as a hero for the times.

Commemorative postmarks:

2006-Aug-12 California State Fair - Sacramento CA

2006-Jul-17 MOCCA - Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art NYC

Business envelopes - Publishers

EC Comics - Creepshow Comic Book Club - New York

EC Comics - 1953

Fawcett Publications - 1941

Detective Comics (National - DC Comics) - 1946 War Bonds meter

DC Comics - Superman

Mad Magazine - 1963 I Read Mad meter

Classics Illustrated - 1953

Marvel Comics - c 1987

Marvel No-Prize envelope - 1969

Marvel Production Ltd - 1983

John Handler - Green Lantern

2018.10.13 Lehigh Valley Comic Con, Schnecksville, Pa

Looking over John Handler's booth you get the view of a talented artist, with a passion for superheroes. Batman and Catwoman, Lanterns, Captain America....

John had a large poster sized artwork that featured several of the Lanterns. I liked the style in which he was drawing his Green Lantern, so I requested the above sketch..

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Batman - DC Comics : 2014

DC Comics and the USPS teamed-up for the 75th anniversary of Batman with a  series of stamps issued at New York Comic Con on October 9, 2014...

The sheet of stamps features four Batman designs from the various comic book eras. Bill Finger and Bob Kane's original vision of Batman on the bottom row, the Silver Age Batman, the Golden Age Batman and the Modern Age Batman (credited to Jim Lee), along with their specific bat-signal, issued in four round stamps...

Besides the traditional first day cancel, the USPS provided a pictorial first day cancellation featuring the Batman logo...

a color printed first day postmark... DC Comics pictorial unofficial first day cancel...

the USPS also produced pictorial cancelations for each day of the Comic Con...

Commemorative postmarks: Bat Cave NC; Henry Clay Philatelic Society - Lexington KY Stamp Show

Even though stamp collecting is an old fashioned hobby that many see as well past its prime. I enjoy the fact that many artists are creating their own stamp designs, often as part of their training. The below links show a couple of artists who have created their own Batman related stamps, with some very nice designs...

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Vivian Kim

Chris Batista - Hawkman

2014.08.23 Garden State Comic Fest, Morristown, NJ

Chris Batista has worked on several titles for DC Comics, including Steel, Booster Gold, Robin, The Legion, JLA, Black Lightning, Deathstroke, Extreme Justice, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Teen Titans, Doomsday

Marvel Comics titles - Spider-Man 2099, Thunderbolts, ROM Spaceknights, X-Men, X-Factor, GI Joe, Dr. Strange

Crusade Comics titles - Shi: The Illustrated Warrior (with Billy Tucci)

Dark Angel Productions - BlackJack: Blood and Honor (with Alex Simmons)

Valiant Comics - Turok: Tales of the Lost Land, Magnus Robot Fighter

Harris Comics - Vengeance of Vampirella

Ethan Van Sciver - Flash

2014.08.23 Garden State Comic Fest, Morristown, NJ

Van Sciver entered the comics industry with his own creation "Cyberfrog" (Hall of Heroes and Harris Comics) at age 19. He would go on to work for DC titles Impluse, The Flash: Rebirth, Green Lantern, Superman/Batman, Hawkman, JLA Secret Files and others...

For Marvel comics he has worked on Weapon X, Wolverine and the New X-Men...

Adam Kubert - Superman

2006.12.02 Dewey's Comic City, Madison, NJ

Adam Kubert has provided art for all of the major comic publishers on titles including Action Comics,  Superman, Ghost Rider, Spider-Man, Ultimate Fantastic Four, Ultimate X-Men, Wolverine, Incredible Hulk...

The son of Joe Kubert, Adam started his career as a letter at age 12, and would earn his degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology in medical illustration...

Kubert received The Eisner Award for best inker on Batman versus Predator, 1992...

Mark McKenna - Green Arrow

2010.05.15 Wild Pig Con, Springfield, NJ

Mark McKenna has been involved in the comic book industry for close to 30 years. McKenna first work was on Marvel's Sectaurs: Warriors of Symbion #4 (1985). Since then he has continued to become an influence in the comic industry.  His extensive list of titles includes Marvel Comics' Amazing Spider-Man, Thor, Avengers, Psi-Force, Nomad, Iron Man, Wolverine, Doctor Strange, Black Panther, Dead-Pool;  DC Comics' Batman, Justice League, Doctor Fate, L.E.G.I.O.N., Aquaman; First Comics' Nexus; Valiant Comics' Magnus Robot Fighter; Dark Horse Star Wars..and  many others...

In 2012 McKenna was honored with the Inkwell Award; which was started in 2008 to recognize the craft of inking...

McKenna has also started his own imprint with a book designed, with his father, for kids called Banana Tail. Banana Tail is a mischievous, kind-hearted monkey with an unusual yellow tail, who is always getting into adventures with his friends Tic Tac the zebra and Reena the rhino...

McKenna has also written Combat Jacks, pencils by Jason Baroody, inked by Kate Finnegan, lettered by Sam Eggleston. There is also a hot variant cover by Billy Tucci...

Green Arrow was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp, making his first appearance in More Fun Comics #73, November 1941...