Fulton’s October V2 Playing Cards: A Haunting Sequel 12 Years in the Making

Twelve years after the release of the original Fulton’s October, one of the most iconic Halloween-themed decks ever produced, artist Steven Noble and designer Brad Fulton have reunited to conjure an all-new sequel. 

Fulton’s October V2 Playing Cards First Edition revives the spirit of the original while pushing its eerie artistry into bold new territory. Renowned for his scratchboard technique, Steven Noble brings a chilling yet playful hand-illustrated style to the deck, capturing the spirit of the afterlife and the mischief of Halloween. 

The card backs feature a bold black border framing a Jack-O’-Lantern character who returns from the first edition—this time clutching his old companions in skeletal camaraderie. Every number and letter on the cards has been painstakingly redrawn in a bone-inspired typeface dubbed the “Fulton Font,” giving the entire deck an organic, skeletal rhythm. The courts and Jokers lean further into this skeletal aesthetic, delivering a visual identity that is both macabre and whimsical, perfectly embodying Fulton’s October universe.

The tuck box itself is a piece of art, with custom illustrations, deep embossing, and a fully illustrated interior. Opening it reveals an all-new cemetery scene designed as a tribute to Fulton’s longtime friend, actor Tony Todd, immortalized within the deck as the “Candyman” in his afterlife.

Also, the limited edition inversed interior art boxes are available. Only 66 were produced, each individually numbered and somes with a numbered tombstone seal. The deck inside features the standard October V2 cards.

Printed in China on Premium Thin Cardistry Stock and available now on Fulton's Playing Cards for $20.

Fulton's October Tombstone Grey Playing Cards

Fulton's October Tombstone Grey Playing Cards mark the return of a classic in its most refined and haunting form. Originally conceived as a very different design, the deck evolved over time into the quintessential choice for the Halloween season. 

In revisiting the archives, an early and previously unreleased version by renowned illustrator Steven Noble resurfaced—one that perfectly captured the spirit of the series. First envisioned in 2013, this edition can be seen as the “version 0,” now brought to life in full to honor the enduring legacy of Fulton's October.

This Ultimate Edition features a completely new take on the iconic back design, presented in a borderless format. The intricate ironwork that once framed the design now stretches to the edges, creating a more minimal, untamed aesthetic that enhances the eerie beauty of the deck.

The cards themselves are rendered in Tombstone Grey, with carefully placed accents of white adding depth and contrast to both the backs and faces.

The tuck box showcases a newly imagined design, complete with an ornate border inspired by the legendary iron gates of October. It’s finished with embossing and features hand-illustrated interior printing, making even the packaging a collector’s piece.

Available NOW on Fulton's Playing Cards for $20.

Just in Time for Halloween, Fulton's October UV Glow Playing Cards

Just in time for Halloween, Fulton Playing cards has just released the fourth edition of FULTON’S October series.

This frightfully fun and whimsical deck features the illustrated artwork of Steven Noble with UV glow-inks that come to light up when exposed to a black light. These look absolutely unreal!

This custom deck includes the mirrored-back design, ace, jack, queen, king, and jokers.

The deck comes with a striking tuck box and incorporates an asymmetrical layout featuring illustrations of the cards’ back designs and features UV ink and UV seal.

These won’t last long! Printed by the USPCC and available now on fultonsplayingcards.com for $18.

Also available is the limited edition Fulton’s October in a Jack O’ Lantern Orange colorway Tuck Box for $52.

Fulton's October 2020 Edition Playing Cards Revealed!

Fulton's October Playing Cards are back! Last week, Brad Fulton has been teasing the deck on Instagram (@fultonsplayingcards). From the images, we now know that the new edition sports a predominant purple and black colorway. This gives the deck a more menacing look compared to previous editions. 

 
The deck is a frightfully fun and whimsical deck featuring the illustrated artwork of Steven Noble. The new edition comes in completely black playing cards with deep orange and white pips!



Everything from the back design, ace of spades, jokers, and court cards were customized! The illustrations definitely look incredible against the black cards. 

The deck features a rich purple tuck box while incorporating an asymmetric design that features an illustration of the card backs.



You won’t want to miss these. A cool deck for Halloween, and the entire fall season. Limited quantities available on October 16th on Art of Play. 

[post_ad]   

[post_ad]

We Just Released Kardify Magazine Issue 102 on Patreon!

The latest issue of Kardify Magazine is now on Patreon! Patrons who pledged $3 or more will be able to download the latest issue from our Patreon page. This issue compiles selected articles published from mid-October to mid-November. Deck images, articles, and news to keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest playing card news, releases, and previews. If you love playing cards, you will love Kardify Magazine!

Also, don’t forget to check out our other cool reward tiers on Patreon! The tiers include monthly desktop and smartphone wallpapers, a mystery deck shipped to you every 4 months of ongoing contributions, social media shout-outs, and multiple sponsorship tiers! Check it out!

Funds received from the magazine will help us keep the site running and growing, and bring new quality content to you. Our aim is to support designers by backing crowdfunded projects and supporting magic and playing cards retailers with their new releases. If you want to support us, please head over to our Patreon page. If you have an idea for an article you would like us to pursue, do get in contact with us. We hope you enjoy the read. In this issue:   

+ Astro: Filled with quirky robots,  rayguns, and nostalgic sci-fi flair, Jackson Robinson’s latest deck captures the charm of vintage space-age imagination.

+ Patternwork: From Jack Brutus Penny, Patternwork is a  deck of fully-custom art playing cards inspired by Renaissance tapestry and Japanese fabric.

+ Circus Corinthia: Have a look at the third Circus deck by Marianne Larsen featuring paying homage to the enigmatic jesters of medieval festivals, masters of deception and delight. 

+ Triton 42 Club:  Antique Restoration by A. Haines Playing Cards. The deck represented the quintessential premium player’s deck designed for high-end enjoyment at gaming tables, and was printed in several different versions over the years. Find Out More!

+ Case Study: The latest deck series crafted by Dan and Dave is an exhibition of playable art after decades of study and practice. 

+ Fulton's October V2: Twelve years after the release of the original Fulton’s October, artist Steven Noble and designer Brad Fulton have reunited to conjure an all-new sequel. Check it out!

+ Fantastic Four: This Theory11’s deck pays tribute to Marvel’s First Family, inspired by the retro-futuristic style of the 1960s, the design captures the energy and optimism of the Fantastic Four’s earliest adventures!

… and more! 48 pages of articles and deck images. Enjoy!

Kardify Magazine issue 65 is NOW on Patreon!

Here is issue 65 of Kardify Magazine available only on Patreon! Patrons who pledged $3 or more will be able to download the latest issue from our Patreon page. This issue compiles selected articles published from mid-September to mid-October. Deck images, articles, and news to keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest playing card news, releases, and previews. If you love playing cards, you will love Kardify Magazine!

Also, don’t forget to check out our other cool reward tiers on Patreon! The tiers include monthly desktop and smartphone wallpapers, a mystery deck shipped to you every 4 months of ongoing contributions, social media shout-outs, and multiple sponsorship tiers! Check it out!

Funds received from the magazine will help us keep the site running and growing, and bring new quality content to you. Our aim is to support designers by backing crowdfunded projects and supporting magic and playing cards retailers with their new releases. If you want to support us, please head over to our Patreon page. If you have an idea for an article you would like us to pursue, do get in contact with us. We hope you enjoy the read. In this issue:   

+ Fulton’s October UV Glow: Just in time for Halloween, have a look at the latest edition of the frightfully fun and whimsical Fulton’s October playing cards.

+ Heartless: Designed by Thirdway Industries, this wicked playing cards series combines beautiful ladies and evil creatures.

+ Diamond Awards 2022: Find out who won the prestigious ‘Artist of the Year’ and ‘Deck of the Year’ awards t this year’s 52 Plus Joker convention.

+ The 52 Plus Joker 2022 Club Deck: Check out the elegant deck is created by Jody Eklund exclusively for 52 Plus Joker. This limited edition deck is a superb deck that embodies the world’s greatest playing card collector’s club!

+ Boss Deck V2: A follow-up to the rare Boss Deck, this time featuring elaborate costumes, and mystifying masks.

+ Ghost of Kyiv: This eye-catching deck is inspired by the Ukrainian pilot who’s assumed to be a myth and quickly became a symbol. Check it out!

+ BLRD Red Edition: Have a look at the final interaction of the BLRD deck. The BLRD Red deck strikes a perfect balance between the celebratory Gold versions and the BLK worker version of the BLRD deck.

+ Notorious B.I.G.: A spectacular deck especially for hip-hop fans, Theory11’s latest deck in collaboration with The Notorious B.I.G. Estate.

… and more! 52 pages of articles and deck images. Enjoy!

The NEW Fulton's October Playing Cards Released!

Just released! Fulton's October Playing Cards are back with a brand new purple/black colorway! Designed by Brad Fulton with original illustrations by Steven Noble, the Octobers were first released back in 2013 and then again in 2014. 

The new addition deck features a classic Halloween theme printed in the negative with deep orange and white pips! The back design, ace of spaces, and face cards are fully custom!

The deck is packaged in a rich purple foil-stamped and embossed tuck box while incorporating an asymmetric design that features an illustration of the card backs. 

A frightfully fun and whimsical deck for Halloween, and the entire fall season. Limited quantities NOW on Art of Play for $17. 

[post_ad]   

Dan And Dave Release Limited Edition October Playing Cards

Tonight at 11pm EST/8pm PST, DanandDave.com released October Playing Cards by Brad Fulton. October Playing Cards are a limited release and will only be available through October 31 or while the decks are available. October Playing Cards is a whimsical deck that plays on the fantastical images of the Halloween season such as pumpkins, skeletons, ghosts and ghouls. The deck is printed by the United States Playing Card Company and is 100% custom designed by Brad Fulton and artist Steven Nobel with a complete inside tuck case Halloween design.

Over the past few days, Dan and Dave have been releasing teasers of the upcoming deck with simply the word "October." The announcement was made of the release about 2 hours before the launch.

Brad Fulton is creative director for DanandDave.com and has put his signature on various other card deck releases including Fulton's Clip Joint and Fulton's Chinatown.

Artist Steven Nobel, who illustrated the cards, has done work with major companies on branding and packaging including  Mercedez-Benz, Annheiser-Busch and Exxon-Mobil.

Kardify Magazine Issue #41 Now on Patreon!

 

Issue #41 of Kardify Magazine is NOW on Patreon in both EPUB and PDF format! Patrons who pledged $3 or more on will be able to download the latest issue from our Patreon page. This issue compiles selected articles published from mid-September to mid-October. Deck images, articles, and news to keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest playing card news, releases, and previews. If you love playing cards, you will love Kardify Magazine!

Also, don't forget to check out our other cool reward tiers on Patreon! The tiers include monthly desktop and smartphone wallpapers, mystery deck shipped to you every 4 months of ongoing contribution, social media shout-outs, and multiple sponsorship tiers! Check it out!

Funds received from the magazine will help us keep the site running and growing, and bringing new quality content to you. Our aim is to support designers by backing on crowd-funded projects and supporting magic and playing cards retailers with their new releases. If you want to support us, please head over to our Patreon page. If you have an idea for an article you would like us to pursue, do get in contact with us. We hope you enjoy the read. In this issue:

+ Fulton' October 2020: A frightfully fun and whimsical deck. The new edition of Fulton’s October sports a predominantly purple and black colorway. Check it out! 

+ WORX: One year in the making, the bold and fully custom deck features 3D rendered graphics and eye-catching industrial back design.

+ Smoke: The second ANYONE collab deck with Buck twins, Dan and Dave, re-imagining the popular Smoke & Mirrors brand in a minimalist style.  

+ Apoteosi: Check out Thirdway Industries’ latest deck on Kickstarter inspired by the genesis of the world. 

+ Parama: A deck crafted for everyday use produced by Parama Playing Cards and designed by Khanh seeking funds now on Kickstarter.

+ Arthurian Holy Grail: Kings Wild's Arthurian Holy Grail Edition is a deck of playing cards inspired by the legend of King Arthur. Fully hand-illustrated in the style of The Book of Kells.  

+ Hary & Sally:  Find out more about Art of Play’s new deck produced in collaboration with the world-famous Danish microbrewery, Mikkeller along with art director Keith Shore.  

+ Squeezers V3: A look at Organic Playing Card's squeezers playing cards, a fun deck with a bright contrasting color palette, and recognizable semi-custom vibrant court cards!  

… and more! 57 pages of articles and deck images. Enjoy!

The Deal with Mr. Fulton Part 2: Art of Play, New Fulton's, and Keanu Reeves!

For this exclusive interview, we are honored to have a guest post from Austin Perez (Instagram: @austin100s). In the second part of this guest post, Brad Fulton (Instagram: @fultonsplayingcards) talks about Art of Play, new Fulton's, industry trends and Keanu Reeves. Enjoy!

If you missed the first part, check it out here!

In your opinion, what playing card companies have been on your radar for some of the best?
D&D Playing Card Company. Dan & Dave are the savants of Playing Cards and have produced some of the best. I like Blaine’s Cards. Jackson Robinson is very talented. We’re going to work together in the future for sure. Whispering Imps were a beautiful deck.

What is one trend you do not like that is happening in the card community right now?
I’m not a fan of repetition. It seems like many people are hitting the xerox machine too often. For me to like something, I have to feel the passion and the originality—not just ripping off somebody’s concept and changing some colors. I want to see somebody create something totally new and personal to them. Their story. I want somebody to create a universe of their own design and we can visit it in a deck of cards.

What is a trend that you do like that is happening in the card community right now?
I like the quality increase in printing. Clove St is doing great boxes and ideas Dan & Dave and I only dreamed of. We used to sit on a bench in front of a Chinese Market and dream up ideas for business cards. Dave and I always wanted insanely expensive stuff and had ideas like business cards that cost $20 each and were folded into a collapsible cube etc. Back then these ideas were hard to execute but now they’re a possibility.

When you’re not busy on a project what do you like to do that gives you a sort of detox from the stress?
I’m not a big TV guy and most modern movies aren’t my thing. I like the antihero more than the hero and it seems like now we only have the superhero. My hobbies would be shoe design and New Balance as a company. My good friend Samuel Pearce is a talented young shoe designer and I like seeing what he comes up with next. His shoe the X-90 is interesting for me to pick apart. Hahaha. So, my hobbies are design-based. That and eating so let’s be glad I like to design more or else I couldn’t fit in my car.

Recently Cartamundi bought out USPCC. What are your thoughts on arguably the two biggest card companies now being owned together?
It’s probably positive. I’ll take Cartamundi buying it because they actually care about cards. That beats an investment firm that just wants to pad their portfolio. I defer to the Card Gods on that sale, and both Dan & Dave are excited so that’s how I feel.

What would you like to see out of this sale that Cartamundi made?
I just want USPCC to stay in the USA. I’m a huge proponent of American Made and quite frankly nobody can make cards as good as the USPCC. Maybe the ability to print very small runs of cards so I can reissue a new color of old stock, or try out something that may be a little too marginal or bizarre to sell 5,000 of.

Since you’ve been in the custom made playing card industry for what seems like the beginning of it what has been the biggest surprise trend in the past two years of it?
When I got into these custom cards were really not a thing. We had David Blaine and that’s about it. After Smoke & Mirrors I didn’t envision anything. That deck didn’t make The Bucks rich. It sat in their apartment and I’d go with them to the Costa Mesa Post Office to ship them piecemeal. I never imagined for a moment you could do this for a career. So, my surprise over the past few years is my surprise regarding the whole thing. I’m shocked at the number of cards that are made per year. And it’s a great thing the industry has grown. Instagram is a huge reason.

When starting out with the Fulton’s Clip Joint did you expect them to be as memorable as they are? I see that they were inspired by your grandfather. Care to elaborate on how much of an influence he was in your artistic vision with them?
My grandfather Sam Fulton was a real noir character. The toughest man I’ve ever met. He would scare doped out panhandlers when he was approaching 80 hahaha. He always had a white shirt and black pants, and his stark, thick white hair was recognizable from a block away. He built planes during WW2 for Boeing, doing all sheet metal. His spirit influenced the deck, not the location exactly because he hated alcohol and called people who drank “lushes” (haha). His house was grey with black trim. The most devastating moment for me as a young man was losing him. He was my male role model and I infused the deck with his no-nonsensee but stylish personality. It was a place he’d be holding court—the whole place mesmerized by his stories and bizarre sense of humor.

I didn’t think anybody would be talking about the deck almost ten years later! My philosophy is as an enemy of trends. Everything I like is classic. So, in the back of my mind, I may have dreamed it became like a Tally-Ho and people could use it in the future without it being dated. I get so many nice messages all the time calling it “the greatest deck ever designed” and for that it never gets old. The point of designing is to inspire others and make them happy.

Recently, people have been discovering that when you flip the Fulton’s October tuck box you are greeted with a beautiful reverse image. How did you come up with that idea and did you expect anyone to actually reverse the tuck? 
Hidden objects are what I love. All my decks have things hidden in them that I’m surprised nobody has found. So, for me, it was a mystery. I love mysteries. I just imagined some kid opening a deck and peeking inside and wondered how many would tear the box open to see the whole thing. Noble and I had a blast envisioning this vintage Halloween scenario with all the fun old pranks you could pull on your neighborhood. A while back some guy messaged me with a little clip of his perfectly flipped October Box. I was impressed. After that, it spread like wildfire. My next deck with Noble you can count on more fun stuff.

As someone who has known Dan and Dave for years now, what was it like seeing their companies such as Art of Play start from such humble beginnings? How does it feel now that your cards are so popular on their site, that they almost always sell out within hours or days of release? 
I’m constantly amazed by D&D. You know sometimes you have friends and they change. They just do over time. The Bucks have not changed who they are, they just tightened up their belt in running a business and learned how to do it better. People often ask why my cards weren’t made for a few years and the answer to that is...D&D put everything on hold to restructure and grow the real way. In the beginning, you have to understand The Bucks came from a small mining town in Nor Cal to Costa Mesa to attend community college and dream big. They didn’t have a trust fund. Their entire empire was done piecemeal. They were slinging DVDs at conventions and worked their way up. I truly paid the cost to be the boss. I’m just a few years older but I feel like a dad, or older brother watching the youngsters make it. I’ll tell you an aside to illustrate who The Bucks are. In 2010 when I had my accident, falling down the stairs and being pronounced “dead” for three minutes they were in South America. They were booked for a lecture series. When they heard what happened, they called my hospital room to tell me they’re coming back early and wanted to be with me and help in any way. I never forgot that. It’s an honor to be associated with them.

So the year has just started, and you have already dropped one of the most popular decks, the Pink Ace Fulton’s Casino, to a lot of praise. What else can we expect from you this year? There have been murmurs of a new Fulton’s Octobers and a possible Clip Joint. 
Yes, the sequel to Clip Joint is getting all the pre-press stuff done right now. It’s epic. It’s completely new yet familiar. And I do have two Halloween Decks in the works. One will hopefully make it here for this Halloween while the other I’m guessing is delayed because it’s not ready. A big surprise will come from me this year and it’s something never done in cards before. Dan Buck and I have really worked hard on this and it’s a true celebration of my work thus far. I do think people will take a step back and wonder “what the hell is this?”

Finally, looking through your site, viewers are greeted with some great portrait photography of some amazing shots! One that stuck out to me is the one of Keanu Reeves! How did you manage to get that into your portfolio? 
Thank You. I’ve done many portraits of Hollywood Actors in my career. I love portraits. Keanu’s agent wanted me to make some portraits of him when he was in between films and doing some promotional stuff. There’s a reason he went from starring as Ted in one of my favorite films to a legitimate superstar. His work ethic is inspiring, and he treats everyone with great respect.

After reading these answers and talking to Mr. Brad Samuel Fulton the sense of passion for his craft is rarely matched. Very few creators can have such an impact in their field as much as Mr. Fulton has done. With the amount of history combined with the overall genuine personality he embodies, it’s very difficult to not see why he is a master at his craft. If you want a chance to own a piece of art go out and buy a Pink Ace Fulton’s Casino deck while supplies last on Art of Play. As for now, I am excited for future projects to come!

This segment is written by Austin Perez (Instagram: @austin100s). No part of this article can be reproduced without written permission from the author and Kardify.com.

[post_ad]

Kardify Top 12: Halloween 2019 Edition

It's that time of the year! We have painstakingly compiled the best playing cards for All Hallows' Eve just for you. Behold! The 2019's Kardify Top 12: Decks for Halloween! This year with enough monsters, bones, ghosts, skulls, quirky characters and pirates to keep your spine tingling through the night. If you have one that we haven't discovered. Do feel free to share.

Note that the selection expressed in this top 12 are solely those of the author and the list is in no particular order.

Little Deck of Horrors

From Ellusionist, the Little Deck of Horrors is a celebration of the nostalgically scary 'Ghost Train' with faces haunted by ghouls, goblins, and ghosts. This whimsical deck features evil characters from the yesteryears in bright neon colors with a retro graphic design. If you are looking for a cool monster themed-deck for your magic routine or a nostalgic deck for game nights, Little Deck of Horrors will definitely do the job.

Culminus

Culminus Playing Cards by Nicolai Aaroe are inspired by the eschatological literature of the postexilic period. Culminus is represented by two meticulously crafted deck, Infernum (evil) and Infiniti (good). Both decks feature matte tuck cases, embossed artwork, and exterior and interior gold foil. Infernum comes in a Black-brown stock and Ivory matte stock for Infiniti. The gold on white on the Infiniti is especially stunning. Inside, the cards are fully custom with distinctive pips, ornamentation on the indices and hand-drawn courts. 

October Second Edition

Fulton's October Playing Cards is a frightfully fun and whimsically deck featuring the illustrated artwork of Steven Noble. Packaged inside the box you will find one tricked out deck of playing cards. Everything from the back design, ace of spades, jokers, and court cards were customized. The deck features a superior dark-charcoal and black box, while also incorporating an asymmetric design that proudly features the back illustration of the cards within.

Black Widow

A fully custom deck created and designed by Justin Froyd and J Gonzo. Black Widow Playing Cards is a unique deck to showcase all the traits of a spider, from the spider web to the hourglass shape of the deadly black widow spiders. The courts are custom yet familiar with the spider web design incorporated into their garments. The darker tone of the deck gives it a terrifying feel!

Bicycle Monsters

A fully custom Bicycle-branded playing cards inspired by the classic monsters from stories and myths, created in a fun style that will appeal to all ages! Each set of courts represents a different type of monster, from the Water Dwellers to the Undead, Shape Shifters and creatures not of this world. The retro feel of the deck adds to the deck charm. Definitely a great deck to use for Halloween.

Play Dead

Play Dead Playing Cards mixes bold line and shape patterns with 3D forms to produce these stylized illustrations. Fully custom, the deck is designed by Steven Harrison with stylized courts, Ace of Spades and backs feature bold line work which compliments the color palette and the intriguing theme. The 3D skull faces and pips add depth to the minimal design.

House of the Rising Spades

From the mind of Lorenzo Gaggiotti of Stockholm17, the House of the Rising Spades is an exquisite deck inspired an esoteric realm full of mysteries built for cartomancers, cardists, magicians, collectors, dreamers, and card enthusiasts. The beautifully illustrated face cards have no standard index, particularly the spot number cards (2 to 10). Recently picked as 52 Plus Joker's 'Deck of the Year'.

Bags of Bones

Mad kings, assassins and a headless dinner guest are all denizens of this dark and droll universe. Bag of Bones offers an entertaining mix of eccentric character and macabre humor! Designed and hand-illustrated by John Littleboy, this transformation deck is filled with humor and personality, from the flies in the web, the garden, the rising naga, and blood splattered stairs! What makes this deck so unique is that each card of each suit tells their own engaging story, which unfolds from each ace through 10.

Haunted 8's

If you’re not already in the spirit of Halloween, then this spooky deck is certain to get you in the mood. Ghouls, Goblins, Headless horsemen, Zombies, Scarecrows, Pumpkins and more...! All packed into the October Kings Wild Shorts deck recently delivered to subscribers. A fun-filled deck brimming with artistry and ingenuity for All Hallows' Eve. The theme, colors, spooky characters and design elements that make up Haunted 8s came together perfectly!

Monolith

This fascinating deck series has more sci-fi feel to it and a sinister and darker look to it. The neon inks certainly bring up a Sci-Fi feel to it. First glance, the theme of this deck you might think that this deck has a Sci-Fi theme, but designer Giovani Meroni added a Mythology twist to it. The courts feature the Gods of Space, that left us after creating the Universe. Spades are the Gods of Void, Clubs the Gods of Materia, Diamonds the Gods of Energy and Hearts the Gods of Life.

Skelstrument

Designed by Abraham Sanchez, Skelstrument is an intriguing deck featuring the human skeleton and musical instrument. Every element from the pips, Courts and card backs have been artistically drawn marrying the human skeleton, music, and the visual representation of sound. The purple and black bar on the card faces creates an incredibly striking design when the cards are fanned, squared or flourished... tying every card together like notes on a sheet of music. Definitely a fun deck for the Halloween season.

Seafarers

Seafarers by Joker and the Thief is a nautical-themed deck designed by Gustavo Magalhães. The intricate artwork on the card back not only incorporates symbolically and thought-provoking imagery, but they also maintain a timeless air. The court cards are all completely custom and the themes from the back design carry over and give life to these oceanic royals. They are unrestricted by borders, taking full advantage of the space of the card. Each suit tells its own story, with each jack, queen, and king being thematically and symbolically linked.

The selection expressed in this top12 is solely those of the author. 



[post_ad]