No. The official USPS Spider-Man stamps in the 2007 Marvel Super Heroes issue are 41-cent commemorative stamps, not Forever stamps. They remain valid for 41 cents of postage each when unused and genuine.
Which Spider-Man stamps did USPS issue?
The Marvel Super Heroes pane contains 20 different 41-cent stamps. One shows a Spider-Man character portrait and another reproduces the cover of Amazing Spider-Man #1.
Can the stamps still be used?
Yes. U.S. postage does not expire merely because the printed rate is old. Each Spider-Man stamp contributes 41 cents, so add other postage until the total meets the current rate for the finished mailpiece.
Weight, dimensions, square shape, rigidity, international destination, and added services can change the postage required.
How to identify the issue
- Issue date: July 26, 2007
- First-day city: San Diego, California
- Printed denomination: 41 cents
- Format: pressure-sensitive pane of 20
- USPS item number: 461400
- Designer: Carl T. Herrman
A genuine Forever stamp normally says FOREVER. A visible 41-cent denomination means the stamp supplies 41 cents, regardless of the character shown.
Frequently asked questions
Does a 41-cent Spider-Man stamp cover a current one-ounce letter?
Not by itself when the current rate is above 41 cents. Add enough valid postage to cover the difference.
Is collector value the same as postage value?
No. Condition, format, and demand may affect a collectible price, but the stamp still supplies 41 cents of postage.
Compare another character issue in our Mickey Mouse stamp guide.
Official record checked September 1, 2026: the USPS Marvel Super Heroes announcement.
For the earlier competing publisher issue, read whether the 2006 DC Comics Super Heroes stamps are Forever stamps.
Explore related character and comic issues in Superhero Postage Stamps: DC, Marvel and Forever Issues.