R.B. Propst: November 2005 Archives

Next year will see DC Comics characters appearing on the new 39 cents postage stamps. Most likely, the stamps will be released in conjunction with the San Diego Comic-Con, July 20-23 although some sources are claiming they won't have them until September 1. There will be 20 stamps that will feature only 10 heroes; one stamp will show the hero, the other will show a comic book cover featuring the hero. It isn't known which interpretation of the hero (modern or classic) will be featured on the character stamp.

Below is the breakdown of the characters and correpsonding cover:

1) Superman - Superman #11, 1941
2) Green Arrow - Green Arrow (Vol. 2) #15, 2001
3) Green Lantern - Green Lantern #4, 1961
4) Wonder Woman - Wonder Woman (second series) #22, 1987
5) Batman - Batman #1, 1940 (with Robin)
6) The Flash - Flash #111, 1960
7) Plastic Man - Plastic Man #4, 1943 (with Woozy Winks)
8) Aquaman - Aquaman (third series) #5, 1989
9) Hawkman - The Brave and The Bold #36, 1961
10) Supergirl - Daring New Adventures of Supergirl #1, 1982

UPDATE

They've now released the sheet image: http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/stamps/06_dccomics_600s.jpg

The Pulse is reporting that Dynamite Entertainment has obtained the license to bring back the Lone Ranger (and pressumably Tonto) to monthly comics. No info was given concerning a creative team, plot concepts or when the first issue will debut.

The WB is adding another hero to their ranks. Next year the pilot for a TV version of Aquaman will be shot in Florida. This series will follow the path set forth by Smallville and will focus on a 20-something Aquaman and won't rely on flashy costumes and super-villains.

They also said that the recent Aqua episode of Smallville isn't going to be their template for the new series and that the role of Aquaman will be recast.