SUMMARY:
Produced by Aquarius, this licensed standard-size deck of playing cards celebrates Batman and his closest allies: four different Robins (Dick Grayson, Tim Drake, Damian Wayne, & Carrie Kelley); Huntress; Catwoman; Batgirl (Barbara Gordon); Nightwing; & Batwoman (the original Kathy Kane & the contemporary Kate Kane). However, the ever-loyal Alfred isn’t included. The cards depict these Bat-heroes in various poses (the majority are close-ups) in a combination of contemporary visuals and nostalgic imagery dating back various eras to the Golden Age. Pursuant to the ‘Heroes’ theme, none of Batman’s villains crash this party.
Note: Aquarius also offers other Batman decks.
REVIEW:
For Bat-aficionados, it’s a terrific gimmick. Still, it’s odd seeing Batman represent both Joker cards instead of his arch-nemesis or even in a shared pose with the Clown Prince of Crime. The only potential downside is that these glossy cards can be a bit slippery to grasp, making their long-term durability questionable. Re: kid-friendliness, a risqué image lifted from the New 52’s Catwoman # 1 cover may raise parental eyebrows re: Catwoman’s sultry pose. Slickly reproducing images of Batman and his Bat-friends, this novelty card deck, otherwise, is a treat for contemporary Batman fans.
BONUS FEATURES:
None.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
