Baraja PEPLVM

Published February 01, 2016 Updated June 20, 2022

Baraja PEPLVM features cartoons by Ortuño of famous actors and actresses in roles from epic Roman movies.

2004 Spain Naipes Comas NEGSA Alberto Pérez Ortuño Art & Design Cartoon Movies & Film

Baraja PEPLVM features cartoons by Ortuño of famous actors and actresses depicted in their roles in epic Roman movies. The pack is well-designed with Roman-style typography and non-standard suit colours, and is divided into eight categories: governors, myths, powerful women, legionaries, ancient leaders, etc. See the info cards

Baraja PEPLVM with cartoons by Ortuño, 2004 Baraja PEPLVM with cartoons by Ortuño, 2004 Baraja PEPLVM with cartoons by Ortuño, 2004 Baraja PEPLVM with cartoons by Ortuño, 2004

Above: Baraja PEPLVM with cartoons by Ortuño of famous actors and actresses, manufactured by Naipes Comas, limited edition of 500 copies, 2004. 32 cards + 1 joker + 6 extra cards in box. The pack was conceived by Enrique García Martín and designed by Alberto Pérez González.

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