Mothman Among Preliminary Designs for USPS 2027 Stamp Lineup
The United States Postal Service has included the Mothman as one of the preliminary designs for its 2027 stamp lineup.
Charleston Huntington, WV, November 10, 2026 — The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced preliminary designs for its upcoming 2027 stamp lineup, which include the Mothman. This folkloric creature, often depicted as a winged humanoid with glowing red eyes, is a prominent figure in American urban legend, particularly associated with the Point Pleasant, West Virginia area.
The inclusion of the Mothman in the preliminary selection phase suggests a potential nod to cryptid culture and American folklore for future stamp releases. The USPS regularly solicits and considers a wide range of design concepts for its stamp program, aiming to reflect diverse aspects of American culture, history, and natural heritage. While the Mothman has been identified as a preliminary design, its final selection for the 2027 lineup is not yet confirmed. The USPS typically announces its finalized stamp programs well in advance of the release year.
The specific criteria for selecting stamp designs are not publicly detailed, but the process generally involves committees reviewing numerous submissions. Themes often span historical events, notable figures, scientific achievements, and cultural phenomena. The presence of a cryptid like the Mothman among the preliminary considerations indicates a potential expansion of the USPS’s thematic scope to include elements of modern folklore and popular culture.
Further details regarding the other preliminary designs, the selection timeline, and the final decisions for the 2027 stamp series have not yet been provided by the United States Postal Service. The agency is expected to release more information as the design and production process progresses towards the 2027 release year.
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