Welcome to a rather splendid twist in playing card design! The Frankenstein Series is a daring, four-part anthology that takes Mary Shelley's legendary tale and plonks it into four wildly different thematic worlds (because why not?).
But hold your horses — this isn’t just a set of cards; it’s a modular art piece, mate. Each deck comes in a specially shaped, die-cut puzzle tuck box. Stack them together, and voila! You’ve got a stunning display that mirrors the monster’s own patchwork creation.
The Four Faces of the Monster
Each timeline struts its stuff with a strictly limited run of only 500 decks, boasting fully custom artwork, pips, and court cards tailored to its quirky universe:
The Gothic Edition (The Past) - The Theme: An atmospheric nod to classic 19th-century Gothic horror. Dark, moody, and tinged with romance, this deck perfectly captures the doom and gloom of Victor Frankenstein's original lab (definitely not a happy place). - The Box: Made from premium Pearl Paper with custom die-cuts — it’s like holding a piece of elegant macabre art.
The Comic Edition (The Present) - The Theme: A gritty tribute to classic horror comics. These cards pull double duty, hiding a fully illustrated comic narrative that’ll have you chuckling (or crying) as you play. - The Box: Nestled in a rugged I-Kraft Paper tuck box that feels like you’ve just unearthed a vintage graphic novel.
The Future Edition (The Tomorrow) - The Theme: A flashy, cyberpunk twist on the mythos. In this dystopian future, the monster is all about cold cybernetics and neon bio-tech (think Frankenstein meets Blade Runner). - The Box: Wrapped in a stunning, electrifying Purple Foil tuck box — it’s practically begging to be on display.
The Egypt Edition (The Mythos) - The Theme: A bold mythological mashup. This deck reinterprets Frankenstein’s tale through ancient Egyptian mysticism, drawing parallels to Anubis and the rituals of the afterlife (because who doesn’t love a bit of ancient lore?). - The Box: Features a custom die-cut opening that reveals rich, ancient iconography and a regal colour palette.
Premium Craftsmanship & Backer Exclusives
The Gilded Touch: Each edition sparkles with stunning Gilded Edges that turn the card backs into shimmering masterpieces.
Elite Handling: Crafted by The Key Card Playing Cards Company using their signature Supreme Finish and Neoclassic Stock (Premium 310g black core paper) — perfect for cardistry, magic, and smooth shuffling (no more awkward fumbles!).
How do you see the monster? As a gothic tragedy, a comic book anti-hero, a futuristic oddity, or an ancient deity? The choice is yours. Piece the puzzle together and let the legend unfold!
