Superheroes have always attracted a loyal following and the ten featured on these dazzling, dramatic stamps are some of the best known. The began to appear 80 years ago - the anniversary of which has inspired this Royal Mail issue. The ten 1st class NVI stamps feature original artwork by British illustrator Alan Davis, longtime Marvel artist.
The BLCS 5000 cover pays homage to the 'Black Panther' which dramatically shows two paws breaking through the cover. The cover bears a Marvel Street, Hull special handstamp.