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NEW YORK CITY \u2014 The U.S. Postal Service, in conjunction with DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Consumer Products, dedicated\u00a0<\/span>four Forever stamps<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>today that commemorate the 75th anniversary of one of the most iconic Super Heroes of all time \u2014 Wonder Woman.\u00a0<\/span><\/em>The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony took place in the DC Entertainment booth at\u00a0<\/span>New York Comic Con<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Fans are encouraged to share the news on social media using the hashtags #WonderWomanForever<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>#WonderWoman75.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWonder Woman was one of the first female Super Heroes that inspired countless young girls over the past three quarters of a century,\u201d said U.S. Postal Service Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President\u00a0<\/span>Kristin Seaver<\/em><\/a>. \u201cWe salute this heroic role model and her legacy that is sure to continue to span another 75 years.\u201d<\/p>\n Joining Seaver in dedicating the stamps were: DC Entertainment\u2019s Senior Vice President of Franchise Management Sandy Yi; Modern Age Wonder Woman artist\u00a0<\/span>Cliff Chiang<\/em><\/a>;<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>Bronze Age Wonder Woman artist\u00a0<\/span>Jos\u00e9 Luis Garc\u00eda-L\u00f3pez<\/em><\/a>;<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>DC Entertainment Publishers\u00a0<\/span>Dan DiDio<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Jim Lee<\/em><\/a>;<\/em>\u00a0<\/span> \u201cIt\u2019s been an honor to work on an iconic character like Wonder Woman for the past 40 years,\u201d said Garc\u00eda-L\u00f3pez. \u201cShe is the ultimate female Super Hero, a true symbol of equality and justice, and it\u2019s thrilling to see my Wonder Woman included in the 75th anniversary celebration in such a prominent way.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAs an artist you hope that your work might endure, like the character of Wonder Woman herself,\u201d added Chiang. \u201cTo see something I drew immortalized on a U.S. Postal Service stamp is really an incredible honor, and hopefully a fitting tribute to 75 years of strength and imagination.\u201d<\/p>\n Wonder Woman\u2019s Evolution<\/strong> The U.S. Postal Service celebrates Wonder Woman\u2019s diamond anniversary by chronicling her evolution on Forever stamps from her World War II origins to today. This new issuance showcases four different stamp designs on a sheet of 20 stamps depicting Wonder Woman during four eras of comic book history: Golden Age (1941\u201355), Silver Age (1956\u201372), Bronze Age (1973\u201386) and Modern Age (1987\u2013present). The selvage, or text outside of the stamp images, features the current block-letter Wonder Woman logo in white against a comic book style power burst rendered in shades of blue.<\/p>\n Art by Cliff Chiang Art by Jos\u00e9 Luis Garc\u00eda-L\u00f3pez Art by Irving Novick Art by Jon L Blummer Art director Greg Breeding of Charlottesville, VA, designed the stamp pane. The Wonder Woman stamps will be issued as Forever stamps and always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.<\/p>\n In 2006, Wonder Woman was part of the Postal Service\u2019s first stamp pane honoring comic book Super Heroes. Half of the stamps on the DC Super Heroes pane depicted portraits of the characters; the others highlighted covers of individual comic books devoted to their exploits. Wonder Woman was joined by Aquaman, Batman, The Flash, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Plastic Man, Supergirl and Superman. The first-day-of-issuance ceremony took place at Comic-Con in San Diego.<\/p>\n Wonder Woman<\/strong> Wonder Woman #22 (2nd series)<\/strong> Visit this\u00a0<\/span>link<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>for news on upcoming stamp events.<\/p>\n Customers have 60 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at local Post Offices, at The Postal Store website at\u00a0usps.com?shop<\/em><\/a>\u00a0or by calling 800-782-6724. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes to themselves or others and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:<\/p>\n Wonder Woman Stamps\u00a0<\/span> After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark up to a quantity of 50. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. All orders must be postmarked by Dec. 7, 2016.<\/p>\n The Postal Service also offers first-day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>USA Philatelic<\/em>\u00a0catalog, online at\u00a0usps.com?shop<\/em><\/a>\u00a0or by calling 800-782-6724. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-782-6724 or writing to:<\/p>\n U.S. Postal Service
\n\u201cDC All Access\u201d host\u00a0<\/span>Tiffany Smith<\/em><\/a>;<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>and Wonder Woman Forever stamps art director\u00a0<\/span>Greg Breeding<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nFirst seen in October 1941 in a back-up story for \u201cAll Star Comics #8,\u201d meant to test her appeal at a time when female Super Heroes were rare, Wonder Woman quickly broke out and headlined her own title by the next year. Subsequent generations came to know the star-spangled heroine with metal bracelets on her wrists and a magic lasso by her waist via her hit 1975\u201379 television series and roles in animated shows and movies, as well as her historic appearance on the cover \u201cMs. Magazine\u201d #1 in 1972. This past March, Wonder Woman was seen for the first time in a live action motion picture with her introduction in the movie \u201cBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Wonder](\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/images\/pr16_079a.jpg\")
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\nOn the first row of stamps, Wonder Woman of the Modern Age wields a hammer with a power and determination befitting her roots in the heroic world of Greek mythology.<\/p>\n![\"Wonder](\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/images\/pr16_079b.jpg\")
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\nThe Bronze Age Wonder Woman\u2019s bold stance empowers the second row of stamps. With her fist held high and bulletproof bracelets gleaming, the Amazon princess leads the charge against injustice.<\/p>\n![\"Wonder](\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/images\/pr16_079c.jpg\")
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\nThe third row of stamps depicts Wonder Woman during the Silver Age. Although she possesses great strength and speed, the world\u2019s favorite Super Heroine prefers compassion to the use of brute force. With her golden lasso of truth close at hand, she compels honesty from her foes.<\/p>\n![\"Wonder](\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/images\/pr16_079d.jpg\")
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\nIn the last row of stamps, Wonder Woman from the Golden Age bursts onto the scene as originally envisioned by creator William Moulton Marston.<\/p>\n![\"Wonder](\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/images\/pr16_079e.jpg\")
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\nWonder Woman has been an iconic inspiration for countless women and men since her debut in All Star Comics #8 in December 1941. The most recognizable female character in comics, created by William Moulton Marston, she remains a figure of strength, beauty and courage.<\/p>\n![\"Wonder](\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/images\/pr16_079f.jpg\")
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