Disney Villains Stamps

2017 Disney Villains

Stamp Category: Commemorative
Value: 49¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: July 15, 2017
First Day City: Anaheim, California
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored type III, gloss block tag

History the stamp represents: Disney movies are known for beautiful princesses and happy endings. They are reminders of childhood and their lessons translate to any age or background. However, these films would be nothing without their clever and menacing villains.

Disney villains can be identified fairly easily when they first appear, even before they speak. They usually have high, arching eyebrows with long, pointed chins and angular faces; green, yellow, or black eyes; unnatural skin tones; large, irregular noses; and red, purple, black, and green color schemes. These physical traits are hardly ever found in the hero or heroine.

In addition to their appearance, villains usually share similar personality traits as well. Disney villains in particular are almost always cruel, selfish, and manipulative. They excel in the art of deception and know just how to get what they want. Earlier villains were more overtly evil, while today, Disney often masks their identities to keep the audience guessing, making the plot even more thrilling.

Villains are the driving force behind most stories, especially Disney’s. They can be funny and dramatic like Ursula and Captain Hook, or serious and imposing like Scar and the Evil Queen. Each one has a personality that perfectly sets off the protagonist’s good qualities, providing a balance. While the hero or princess is almost always the main character, it is often the villain who truly captures the show.