Abrams to collect Marvel Value Stamps in book

Not exactly stamps, but...

From ICv2 at https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/43972/abrams-comicarts-2020-spring-list

Marvel Value Stamps reproduces another piece of Marvel history: special stamps that ran in issues in 1974 and 1975.  Readers who collected all 100 stamps in a special booklet could turn them in for prizes and discounts.  "It completely ruined the Silver Age comics," Kochman said, because so many readers cut them up.  The book includes the original stamps (and the letter pages they came from), booklets, and other artwork used for the program, with text by former Marvel editor Roy Thomas.  The hardcover book will be released in May with an MSRP of $24.99.

Ernie Colon Cinderella stamps from Archie Comics

The great comics artist passed away last week. Here's some early work of his from Archie's Madhouse #9 (1960) th

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at I lifted from somewhere on Facebook.

Terry Flippo's mailman strip Deliver Me on the Scout's food drive

May 10th

May 12th

I was a bit behind in reading his strip, which I recommend, but is Facebook only.

Asterix stamps from France come out later this year

Here's the story, courtesy of Wim L.

Un carnet de timbres pour les 60 ans d'Astérix

La Poste fête le soixantième anniversaire d'Astérix avec un carnet de douze timbres, en vente en avant-première dès le 31 mai.

Par Pierre Jullien Publié le 25 mai 2019

https://www.lemonde.fr/argent/article/2019/05/25/un-carnet-de-timbres-pour-les-60-ans-d-asterix_5467016_1657007.html

Marvel stamps coming from Royal Mail in March

Alan Davis has done a set of ten stamps and they've also had Neil Edwards do artwork. I think the artwork by Davis is new for the stamps, which obviously reflect the Marvel movie line up, even as the characters are drawn in their comic book costumes.

The stamps are featured in multiple arrangements, to suck in all the money.... hmmph, rather, to appeal to collectors, I mean.

Details here:

https://shop.royalmail.com/special-stamp-issues/marvel

Linn's cartoon contest

History of the cartoon contest

By John M. Hotchner

 Linn's Stamp News July 27, 2018

https://www.linns.com/news/us-stamps-postal-history/2018/july/history-of-cartoon-contest.html

PR: SCOOBY-DOO! Everyone's Favorite Great Dane is now on a U.S. Postal Service Forever Stamp

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2018

National: Carl Walton 202-268-6539 carl.a.walton@usps.gov   Local: Kristy Anderson 612-271-7571 Kristy.l.anderson@usps.gov

SCOOBY-DOO! Everyone's Favorite Great Dane is now on a U.S. Postal Service Forever Stamp     BLOOMINGTON, MN — "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" The answer: in Post Offices everywhere! The newest addition to the 2018 Forever Stamp program celebrates the beloved animated Great Dane Scooby-Doo, brought to you by the U.S. Postal Service in collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. The Scooby-Doo! stamp was issued today during a first-day-of-issue ceremony at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN.   This 12-stamp sheet features Scooby-Doo helping out by watering a blossoming plant in a flowerpot — a simple act symbolizing efforts to provide young people with tools and activities geared toward enriching the environment. News of the stamps is being shared using the hashtag #ScoobyDooStamp.   "As he approaches his 50th year, Scooby-Doo and his legacy represent resilience and staying power — very worthy characteristics for a stamp subject," said USPS Product Innovation Vice President Gary Reblin, who served as dedicating official at the ceremony. "It's our pleasure to commemorate this cultural icon known for his mission to help others; as an organization, we relate to it well."   Joining Reblin at the ceremony were Josh Hackbarth, vice president, franchise management and marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products; and Kiya Edwards, KARE 11 reporter, who served as emcee for the event.   The lovable, iconic Great Dane Scooby-Doo has solved mystery after spooky mystery since his 1969 debut. With his teenage friends — Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy — Scooby is at the heart of one of the most enduring cartoon franchises in television history. The charismatic canine has now fronted more than a dozen TV series, plus direct-to-video animated films, comic books and live-action cinematic releases.   In Scooby-Doo's comedy-mystery adventures, he and the Gang investigate strange plots in eerie locales as they travel in their colorful van, the Mystery Machine. Always on hand are Scooby Snacks, the tempting treats that empower Scooby to sniff out clues. Once the Mystery Inc. Gang musters courage, cooperates and persists in their dogged investigations, the spooky schemers' plots are exposed.   Three generations of fans have now embraced Scooby-Doo and the "meddling kids," as they are often called by the villains unmasked at the conclusion of each Scooby-Doo mystery.   Art director Greg Breeding of Charlottesville, VA, worked closely with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to design this stamp. Its bright, cheerfully-colored artwork features Scooby-Doo, shaded with an airbrushed look that gives dimension to his animated form. Seated against a white background, in his mouth he holds a watering can — turquoise-colored to match his collar — and waters a potted flower. On each stamp, classic "Scooby-Doo!" lettering appears above him, to the right, in a style reminiscent of the titles that opened every episode of "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!"     Customers may purchase the Scooby-Doo stamps through the Postal Store at usps.com/shop, by calling 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724) and at Post Office locations nationwide.   Ordering First-Day-of-Issue Postmarks Customers have 120 days to obtain first-day-of-issue postmarks by mail. They may purchase new stamps at local Post Office facilities, at the Postal Store (usps.com/shop) or by phone at 800-STAMP-24. They must affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes to themselves or others and place them in envelopes addressed to:   FDOI – Scooby-Doo! Stamps USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services 8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300 Kansas City, MO  64144-9900   After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for postmarks up to a quantity of 50. For more than 50, customers are charged 5 cents each. All orders must be postmarked by Nov. 14, 2018.   Ordering First-Day Covers The Postal Service also offers first-day covers for new stamps and stationery items postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the USA Philatelic Publication and online at usps.com/shop.. Customers may register to receive a free USA Philatelic Publication online at usps.com/philatelic .   Philatelic Products Philatelic products for this stamp issue are as follows: 565500, Scooby-Doo! Pane/12 (July 14) $6. 565506, Press Sheet $36. 565510, Keepsake (2 panes) 13.95. 565516, First-Day Cover $0.94. 565521, Digital Color Postmark $1.65. 565524, Framed Art $39.95. 565530, Ceremony Program $6.95.   The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.   # # #   Please Note: For media resources, including broadcast quality video and audio and photo stills, please visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and enjoy our Postal Posts blog. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and usps.com/postalfacts. About Warner Bros. Consumer Products Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, extends the Studio's powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world.  WBCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on an award-winning range of toys, fashion, home décor, and publishing inspired by franchises and properties such as DC, the Wizarding World, Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera. The division's successful global themed entertainment business includes groundbreaking experiences such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi (opening 2018). With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, promotional partnerships and themed experiences, WBCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.   SCOOBY-DOO and all related characters and elements © & ™ Hanna-Barbera. (s18)