Inspired by the Golden Age of DC Comics, US company theory11 have launched their Superman Playing Cards, offering striking artwork of favourite characters – including Clark Kent/Superman, Lois Lane, Supergirl, Lex Luthor, Darkseid, and more.
Officially licensed by DC, each deck features premium embossing with Superman’s vibrant colours, and sealed with a postage stamp directly from the mailroom of the Daily Planet.
theory11 is the largest producer of luxury, designer playing cards. To date, they have designed and produced 142 unique playing card designs, including decks inspired by The Beatles, Harry Potter, Star Wars and more.
• Superman Playing Cards are priced at $12.95 (US) and can be shipped worldwide | Order them direct here
• If you’re in the UK, you can buy them from JP Games, price £13
The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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