Regular downthetubes reader and comics archivist Norman Boyd has kindly drawn our attention to an issue of Stamp Collector magazine, published late last year, which included a great feature on superhero stamps.
The November 2021 issue, copies still available here from the publisher, All About Stamps, takes a look at comic stamps, and also takes collectors around the world, examining the stamps of Iran, Tunisia, and Western Samoa.
The feature tied in with the launch of the Royal Mail DC Collection, celebrating superheroes such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and more, released in September 2021 – and also still currently available here.
Stamp Collector magazine is a monthly guide to the world of stamps and stamp collecting, bringing you all the information and inspiration you need to build your collection.
• Buy a back issue of Stamp Collector (November 2021) from the publisher here
Featuring…
- Discover the early stamps of Iran in the first of an in-depth two-part guide
- Explore the Tunisian stamps of renowned designer
- Everything you need to know about a classic Western Samoa set
- Royal Mail’s DC comic-book stamps reviewed, plus your guide to super hero stamps
- Bikes on stamps, a comprehensive guide to pedal-powered philately
• Royal Mail DC Collection Set
The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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