This is Montague vs Capulet, a stunning new Bicycle branded playing card deck, inspired by William Shakespeare's tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. This is a fully custom deck with an elaborate card back.

The cards are printed with metallic ink and printed on the upgraded Bee Card Stock by the United States Playing Card Company.

Every detail of this exquisite playing card deck has been thought out with immaculate detail. Characters have been put in all the right places. An original, striking masterpiece needed to be created to match the passion of the play itself.

Belgian Virginie Carquin is an absolutely amazing artist, and she illustrated the portraits for this new fine art deck with lots of details that you won't want to miss.

Every portrait is new and original, and time was spent characterizing each person so they are represented in their portrayal by Shakespeare's carefully crafted personas.

HEARTS

Romeo and Juliet could only be paired with Shakespeare in the Hearts suit. With Romeo and Juliet paired as King and Queen, then Shakespeare makes a cameo as the Jack of Hearts.Jack of Hearts - ShakespeareQueen of Hearts - Juliet Capulet - Daughter of the Capulets, sworn enemies to the MontaguesKing of Hearts - Romeo Montague - Fights for JulietAce of Hearts - Romeo and Juliet - TogetherCLUBS

The Lion is the King of felines, so the family crest for the Capulets on the Ace of Clubs became the Lion. Representing the Capulet family are Tybalt, Lady Capulet, and Lord Capulet.Jack of Clubs - Tybalt - He's a vicious fighter, known as the Prince of CatsQueen of Clubs - Lady Capulet - Cruel, superior, and rich; you may notice a slight scar from a past violent attack from Lord CapuletKing of Clubs - Lord Capulet - Violent, proud, quick tempered, rich and hates the MontaguesAce of Clubs - The Capulet Crest - The Lion, you'll see the Lion coming out of the broader club outline, which looks amazing printed in metallic ink by USPCCDIAMONDS

Opposite the Clubs are the Diamonds. Felines and Canines are naturally against each other, so the King of the Canines became the Wolf for the Montague family crest. (opposite of the Capulet's Lion, as the King of Cats). The "W" for Wolf is also the mirror reflection in the water for the "M" in Montague. The Montague family crest is portrayed on the Ace of Diamonds. Representing the Diamonds are Mercutio (Romeo's best friend), Lady Montague, and Lord Montague.Jack of Diamonds - Mercutio - Friend of the Montagues, brash, loud, mercurial, and optimisticQueen of Diamonds - Lady Montague - Sad, rich, and feuding with the Capulets and dies of grief learning of her son's fateKing of Diamonds - Lord Montague - Proud and rich, but holds a grudge against Lord CapuletAce of Diamonds - The Montague Crest - The WolfSPADES

The remaining main characters are game changers in their own rights, including the Apothecary, the Nurse, and Friar Lawrence. They are all poor, but similarly had good intentions to a degree, even though they have their faults.Jack of Spades - Apothecary - Knows he shouldn't sell poison, but has to for moneyQueen of Spades - Nurse to Capulets - Some of the comedic relief in the playKing of Spades - Friar Lawrence - Honorable, with good intentions, but naiveAce of Spades - Shakespeare - The BardThis deck is nothing if it's not fine art. The detail you'll find here could be on the walls of a gallery. And the cards are printed by the United States Playing Card Company (USPCC), the same company who makes the world's finest Bicycle, Bee, and Tally-Ho playing cards. The USPCC has been around since 1885.

Romeo and Juliet (King and Queen of Hearts) are portrayed moments before their tragic end. Juliet has the dagger, while Romeo has the poison bought from the Apothecary. The Jokers, side by side, also paint the scene of Romeo entering the tomb of the Capulet family, where Juliet rests.

DECK FEATURES:Printed by The United States Playing Card CompanyBicycle