Pop Culture in Playing Cards
As the ‘culture of the people’, contemporary popular culture is a product of economically more developed countries and arises from a combination of advances in technology and increased leisure time. Popular culture is also informed by the mass media. Iconic brands aim to be sold to large numbers of people as a commodity. Certain currents of pop culture may originate from or diverge into a subculture. Many new cardistry and Kickstarter decks fall into this category.
Harry Potter
Harry Potter Spanish-suited deck made in Argentina, c.2001.
Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire, 2005.
Hello Kitty
Waddington’s “Hello Kitty” themed deck produced in 2009.
Hello Kitty
“Hello Kitty” playing cards published by Sanrio, manufactured in China, 2013.
Hip Hop Tarot
Hip Hop Tarot designed by Ben Gore and produced by Blue Monday Press brings a rap twist to a deck of tarot cards.
Hitchcock
A deck of 55 cards celebrating the master of mystery, murder and mayhem, Alfred Hitchcock.
Hogwarts
Harry Potter Hogwarts playing cards, c.2016.
House of Tudor
Randy Butterfield's House of Tudor playing cards feature detailed art in a high-quality collectible style.
Hyperspace Royalty
Modern geometric designs by graphic artist Mathew den Boer, Canada, 2020.
I Trionfi d’Amore
Tarot trumps designed by Juan Ballesta and inspired by 1970s pop culture, promoting Baci chocolates.
Jeu des Copains
French popular singing stars of the 1960s.
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Lara Croft Tomb Raider 20 Years Commemorative Deck, 2016.
Le carte di Tex
Characters from the famous Italian comic book series, Tex, created by Gian Luigi Bonelli and Aurelio Galleppini.
Lego Batman Movie
Lego Batman Movie playing cards, 2017
Les Tontons du Rock
Caricatures of rock and pop stars in black and white by Charles Da Costa.
Little Britain
“Little Britain” fan deck published by the BBC in 2005.
Magic: The Gathering® Poker Decks
A pair of suited packs with artwork from Magic: The Gathering trading cards.
Mambrú
Mambru pop group playing cards from Argentina, 2002.
Marvel Poker
Marvel comic book characters on a pack from Italy with designs by Marco Nizzoli.
Matrix Reloaded
Matrix Reloaded playing cards published anonymously, 2003.