In 1983, Barratt released the DC Super Heroes Picture Cards series inside boxes of Candy Sticks, formerly sold as Sweet Cigarettes. One card is included with each specially marked box. Each mini-card measures approximately 1.4 x 2.55 inches (3.5 x 6.5 cm). The boxes depict an image of Batman, The Flash, Superman, or Wonder Woman.

The series was produced by Geo. Bassett & Co. LTD. of Sheffield, England. A DC Super Heroes Activity Album was sold separately for 25 pence. The Activity Album was available until July 31, 1985.

 

The 50-card series features illustrations from the 1982 DC Comics Style Guide penciled by José Luis García-López and inked by Dick Giordano. Todd Klein assisted with logos and background inking. The back of each card contains a brief character description. Superman appears on twelve different cards in the series.

Superman Sweet Cigarettes were introduced by the Primrose Confectionery Company in 1967. The candy was later marketed in Europe and Canada by Bassett's and their Barratt Division. In 1979, Barratt began to phase out candy cigarettes. Superman Sweet Cigarettes were re-branded as Candy Sticks. From 1980 to 1982, Superman was featured in a £3.5 million anti-smoking campaign produced by the Health Education Council.

Barratt distributed similar mini-card series for Walt Disney, Marvel Comics, and various other properties.