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Celebrate the Century [Super Heroes Stamp Album]#6
Cover: Rick Burchett

Celebrate the Century [Super Heroes Stamp Album] #6

Jan 1999 · DC / United States Postal Service · 0.00 FREE
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"Korea: The Cold War Gets Hot" is a standout entry in the Celebrate the Century [Super Heroes Stamp Album] series, spotlighting the cultural explosion of Rock 'N' Roll through the lives of trailblazers like Little Richard Penniman, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, and Bill Haley and the Comets. Written by Bronwyn Carlton and brought to life with vibrant art by Peter Krause, inks by Keith Williams, colors by Tom McCraw, and letters by John Costanza, the story captures the era’s electric energy. The cover, by Rick Burchett, adds a dynamic visual punch to this free 1999 release.

Contains 17 stories
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Gangbuster [Jose Delgado]SupergirlDoctor Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]Superman [Clark Kent]Flash [Wally West]Robin [Tim Drake]Wonder Woman [Diana]
Korea: The Cold War Gets Hot
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Superhero
Doctor Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Superman [Clark Kent]General Douglas MacArthur
The Shot Heard 'Round the World: '51 National League Pennant Race
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Superhero
Robin [Tim Drake]Wonder Woman [Diana]
I Love Lucy: TV's Biggest Hit
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana]Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]Lucille BallDesi Arnaz

A fun, fact-filled look at the groundbreaking sitcom *I Love Lucy*, spotlighting the real-life duo behind the iconic show—Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz—whose chemistry on screen and off helped shape television history. This two-page feature celebrates their legacy with lively details from the 1950s era, capturing the magic of a show that changed TV forever.

The First "In-Your-Face" Entertainment: Movies Go 3-D
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Superhero
Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]Doctor Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]
Desegregation in Public Schools: Separate Is Not Equal
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Superhero
Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Gangbuster [Jose Delgado]Batman [Bruce Wayne]
World Series Rivals: The "Subway Series"
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Flash [Wally West]
That They Might Walk: Polio Vaccine Developed
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Tim Drake]Dr. Jonas SalkDr. John EndersFred C. RobbinsThomas Weller

In "That They Might Walk: Polio Vaccine Developed," the true story of one of medicine’s most pivotal breakthroughs unfolds through the dedicated work of Dr. Jonas Salk, Dr. John Enders, Fred C. Robbins, and Thomas Weller. Their collective efforts led to the development of the polio vaccine, a triumph that brought hope and healing to countless lives.

Rocky Marciano: The Brockton Blockbuster
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Superhero
Gangbuster [Jose Delgado]Superman [Clark Kent]Rocky Marciano
Rock 'N' Roll: Bop Hits the Top
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Superhero
SupergirlRobin [Tim Drake]"Little Richard" PenninmanJerry Lee LewisChuck BerryBill Haley and the Comets

"Rock 'N' Roll: Bop Hits the Top" explores the explosive rise of Rock 'N' Roll through the lives and legacies of its trailblazing pioneers—Little Richard Penniman, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, and Bill Haley and the Comets—capturing the raw energy and cultural impact that defined a generation.

Ponytails and Ducktails: Teen Fashions
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Superhero
SupergirlRobin [Tim Drake]
"The Cat in the Hat": Making Reading More Fun!
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Superhero
Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]The Cat in the HatDoctor Seuss [Theodor Seuss Geisel]
When the Rockets Hit the Road: Tailfins and Chrome
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Superhero
SupergirlWonder Woman [Diana]Harley Earl

In "When the Rockets Hit the Road: Tailfins and Chrome," the sleek lines of 1950s American cars come alive through the story of General Motors designer Harley Earl and his bold vision, where jet-age aesthetics met the open road. This two-page feature explores how aircraft design, particularly the streamlined forms of rockets and bombers, inspired the iconic tailfins and chrome flourishes that defined a generation of automobiles.

Drive-in Movies: The New "Road Show"
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Doctor Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]
The Explorers: Satellites Lauch the Space Race
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Flash [Wally West]

In "The Explorers: Satellites Launch the Space Race," Jo and her team uncover the thrilling true story behind the Cold War push to explore space—starting with the Soviet Union’s groundbreaking Sputnik and the U.S. response that led to the creation of NASA. This two-page feature captures the race to the stars with vivid detail and a touch of heroic spirit, highlighting how science and ambition shaped history.

Stock Cars: Detroit Goes to the Races
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Gangbuster [Jose Delgado]Flash [Wally West]
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Gangbuster [Jose Delgado]SupergirlDoctor Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]Superman [Clark Kent]Flash [Wally West]Robin [Tim Drake]Wonder Woman [Diana]

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Raw (NM) $8
CGC 9.8 · 1 in census $62*
CGC 9.6 none in existence
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

colorist Tom McCraw
letterer John Costanza
cover pencils, inks Rick Burchett

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