How much is first class to Gotham City? Royal Mail unveil latest series of stamps featuring Batman and his allies and foes
Royal Mail has created a new set of 18 DC Comics-themed stamps featuring Batman, his allies and super-villains.
All stamps, which will be available for purchase later in September, have been illustrated by British comic book artist Jim Cheung and colourist Laura Martin.
Royal Mail worked in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, for the images on the stamps.
The 12 stamps in the main set feature Batman, his sidekick Robin, his butler Alfred and other allies including Batwoman, Batgirl and Nightwing, while the villains include The Joker, Harley Quinn, The Penguin, Poison Ivy, Catwoman and The Riddler.
A further six stamps, presented in a miniature sheet, celebrate the Justice League, and include Batman, Green Lantern and The Flash, Wonder Woman, Superman, Cyborg and Aquaman, Supergirl, and Shazam!
DC Comics first introduced the character of Batman in 1939, and the brooding, mysterious vigilante went on to become one of the publisher's most popular creations.
The Justice League, originally consisting of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman and Martian Manhunter, first appeared together under that name in 1960.
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 online from Royal Mail from September 1, and go on general sale from September 17.
Matt Parkes, Director Stamps & Collectibles, Royal Mail, said: 'Generations have grown up, spellbound by the adventures and the personalities of these Super Heroes and Super-Villains.
'These illustrations detail each character with such vivid imagery that they look ready to leap out of the stamp!'
Royal Mail has created a new set of 18 DC Comics-themed stamps featuring Batman , his allies and super-villains
All stamps, which will be available for purchase later in September, have been illustrated by British comic book artist Jim Cheung and colourist Laura Martin. Pictured: Batman's faithful sidekick Robin features on one of the new stamps
Royal Mail worked in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, for the images on the stamps. Pictured: Batman's arch nemesis The Joker has also been selected to appear on one of the stamps
And The Joker's love interest Harley Quinn also makes an appearance in the new stamp collection - as she poses in her classic black and red clown outfit
The 12 stamps in the main set feature Batman, his sidekick Robin, his butler Alfred and other allies including Batwoman, Batgirl and Nightwing, while the villains include The Joker, Harley Quinn, The Penguin , Poison Ivy, Catwoman and The Riddler
DC Comics first introduced the character of Batman in 1939, and the brooding, mysterious vigilante went on to become one of the publisher's most popular creations. Pictured: Batman villain The Riddler
The full set of 18 stamps, available in a Presentation Pack, retails at £16.20. Pictured: Bruce Wayne's loyal butler Alfred Pennyworth also features amongst the stamps
The stamps and a range of collectible products are available to pre-order online from Royal Mail from September 1, and go on general sale from September 17. Pictured: One of Batman's allies, Batgirl
The anti-villain Catwoman is another famous DC Comics character selected to appear on one of the new stamps
Meanwhile, Batwoman strikes a powerful pose as she rides on a motorbike in her own stamp, with her signature scarlet hair matching her outfit
Nightwing, who was the original Robin, is another DC hero who has been selected to appear on one of the new Royal Mail stamps
A further six stamps, presented in a miniature sheet, celebrate the Justice League, and include Batman, Green Lantern and The Flash, Wonder Woman, Superman, Cyborg and Aquaman, Supergirl, and Shazam!
DC Comics' other iconic superhero Superman features a double-width sized stamp of him flying through the air
Other members of the Justice League, such as Supergirl and Shazam! have also been picked to appear on the stamps
The fastest man alive The Flash, and the powerful Green Lantern make up two of the other Justice League members on the stamps
Aquaman and Cyborg are presented together on the stamps, in what appears to be a moment of intense concentration
Wonder Woman, one of DC Comics' big three superheroes also features solo on one of the new stamps
Batman villain Poison Ivy is one of the group of villains handpicked to feature in the stamp collection