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HIGHLAND fans of superheroes look certain to give their stamp of approval to an eye-catching new issue released by Royal Mail.
Royal Mail has teamed up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products on the release of 18 stamps that celebrate DC and the heroes and villains genre that it helped create.
The main set of 12 stamps pay tribute to the world-famous Batman, his allies and foes through the ages.
A further six stamps, presented in a miniature sheet, celebrate the Justice League – the world’s greatest superheroes joining forces to protect the planet, featuring Batman, Green Lantern and The Flash, Wonder Woman, Superman, Cyborg and Aquaman, Supergirl and Shazam!
All 18 stamps have been specially commissioned for Royal Mail and illustrated by British comic book artist, Jim Cheung and colourist Laura Martin.
Matt Parkes, director stamps & collectibles, Royal Mail, said: “Generations have grown up, spellbound by the adventures and the personalities of these superheroes and villains. These illustrations detail each character with such vivid imagery that they look ready to leap out of the stamp!”
STAMP-BY-STAMP
GOTHAM CITY ALLIES!
Since his first appearance, Batman has built up a formidable array of ‘family’ and allies as he fights crime in the troubled streets of Gotham City. Some – such as Catwoman and Jason Todd – tread a delicate path between heroic acts and villainy. Others – such as Robin and Batgirl – have gone on to become fully fledged members of the Batman family, fighting both alone and alongside the Dark Knight against the city’s crazed villains
BATMAN
Bruce Wayne swore vengeance when his parents were gunned down in front of him. He spent his teenage years training to be a master of martial arts and the World’s Greatest Detective. On his return to Gotham City, he takes on the role of Batman to strike fear into the hearts of criminals and create a more just world.
BATWOMAN
Kate Kane becomes Batwoman after the Dark Knight saves her life. Thanks to rigorous training, she uses her abilities to protect the innocent from crime and corruption.
ROBIN
Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake and Stephanie Brown have all been Robin, but the latest is the Dark Knight’s own son – Damian Wayne. Trained in secret by his mother, Talia al Ghul, to be an assassin, Damian eventually connects with his father who takes him under his protective wing and puts his deadly skills to better use.
BATGIRL
Barbara Gordon is a computer mastermind and a martial arts expert. She combines these skills to fight crime as Batgirl and keep Gotham City safe.
ALFRED
Alfred Pennyworth has been the man Batman trusts most in the world. He provides medical, technological and emotional support to the Dark Knight, constantly looking after his welfare and helping him reach his full potential.
NIGHTWING
Dick Grayson was the first Robin. After outgrowing the role, he took on the mantle of Nightwing, bringing justice to the streets of Blüdhaven.
GOTHAM CITY FOES!
Gotham City’s mean streets have given birth to a number of crazed Super-Villains. Some, such as Poison Ivy, fight for their own causes, while others seek fortune and infamy. Many, such as The Joker, are simply looking to bring ruin to those around them. Others, like Harley Quinn and Catwoman, have occasionally helped Batman and his allies. But all have had moments when they’ve brought fear and terror to Gotham City… even though it may not have taken long for Batman to thwart their evildoings.
THE JOKER
The Joker is Batman’s complete opposite. He is a ruthless criminal whose maddening plans have brought death and destruction to Gotham City while hurting those closest to the Dark Knight. The Joker’s origins are shrouded in mystery, but he has developed an obsession with Batman as the two are locked in a never-ending duel.
HARLEY QUINN
Harley Quinn once had an obsessive love affair with The Joker. Now she’s gone solo and has even become something of an anti-hero – albeit in her own chaotic way.
THE PENGUIN
Operating from his nightclub, the Iceberg Lounge, and obsessed with birds, Oswald Cobblepot is better known as The Penguin and controls much of Gotham City’s criminal underworld.
POISON IVY
Botanist Pamela Isley gained the power to control flora and became an eco-terrorist, fighting to save her beloved plant life from humankind’s destruction.
CATWOMAN
Selina Kyle is the criminal who stole Batman’s heart. She is one of the best jewel thieves in the world but also protects those close to her with a feline ferocity.
THE RIDDLER
Edward Nygma is better known as The Riddler, a criminal genius obsessed with puzzles. He loves leaving clues to his crimes – clues usually only someone as smart as he can solve.
MINIATURE SHEET
WONDER WOMAN
Wonder Woman is an Amazonian warrior beyond compare – the only thing that rivals her super-strength is her compassion and belief in others.
SUPERMAN
The last survivor of Krypton, Superman protects his adopted home of Earth as he battles for truth, justice and hope – shining a light on what the world can be.
BATMAN
Bruce Wayne assumed the identity of Batman to strike fear into the hearts of criminals. He is Gotham City’s protector and the World’s Greatest Detective.
AQUAMAN
Aquaman is the half-human, half-Atlantean King of the Seven Seas. He accepts his destiny to protect both the surface world and its underwater realms from global threats.
GREEN LANTERN
Jessica Cruz overcomes anxiety and fear to join the Green Lantern Corps. She uses her power ring to protect Earth and the universe as a part of this courageous intergalactic peacekeeping force.
THE FLASH
The Flash is the Fastest Man Alive after a freak lightning strike connected Barry Allen to the mysterious Speed Force and opened up the possibilities of the Multiverse for all.
CYBORG
When teenager Victor Stone is injured in a tragic accident, his father rebuilds him as a Cyborg – part human, part machine and all Super Hero.
SUPERGIRL
The powerful Kara Zor-El arrived on Earth as a teenager long after her cousin grew up to become Superman, but she quickly realises she can be her own positive force for justice in her new home.
SHAZAM!
An ancient wizard bestowed teenager, Billy Batson, with magic superpowers, and now he can transform into Earth’s Mightiest Mortal by uttering one word: SHAZAM!
The full set of 18 stamps, available in a presentation pack, retails at £16.20. The stamps and a range of collectible products are available to pre-order at www.royalmail.com/industrialrevolutions and go on general sale from September 17.
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