X-Men Playing Cards
A Nostalgic Dive into the Marvellous World of X-Men
X-Men Playing Cards, published in 1993, are Marvel branded merchandise that captures the cultural impact of the X-Men comics and animated series during their rise to prominence as a pop culture sensation. This deck functions not only as a standard set of playing cards but also as a collectible that features artwork from the early 1990s era of X-Men comics.
Each card in the pack features illustrations of notable X-Men heroes and villains, such as Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm and Professor X. The Ace through King cards portray consistent characters across each suit, with the exception of the eights, which showcase villains from the X-Men universe. The jokers depict X-Men villains The Toad and Arcade. The deck consists of 54 cards in total and includes rules for two thematic card games, Evil Mutants (based on Crazy Eights) and X-Men War.
Considering the cards were produced by USPCC in the early 90s the cardstock quality is fairly decent; although they may not be as durable as modern playing cards, they hold up well enough for casual play and display purposes.
The X-Men Playing Cards from 1993 offer a glimpse into the influence of the X-Men on popular culture during that period. Although they might not meet the expectations of serious card players, they could be an interesting addition to the collections of Marvel fans.
The Cards and their corresponding X-Men characters
Card | Character |
---|---|
Aces | Professor X |
Twos | Jubilee |
Threes | Iceman |
Fours | Rogue |
Fives | Archangel |
Sixes | Gambit |
Sevens | Beast |
Eights | Featuring villains Magneto, Sabretooth, Apocalypse and Mr. Sinister |
Nines | Jean Grey |
Tens | Bishop |
Jacks | Wolverine |
Queens | Storm |
Kings | Cyclops |
Jokers | The Toad and Arcade |
By Adam Wintle
Member since March 15, 1997
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