Detectives, Secret Agents and Spies
The rise of detective, spy, and secret agent stories was driven by a blend of historical and social developments, new technologies and literary trends that made these genres both timely and compelling. They provided a means to explore contemporary issues and anxieties while offering the reassurance that, at least in fiction, order could be restored.
Agatha Christie and card games
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by Tony Hall
Agatha Christie uses card-play as a primary focus of a story, and as a way of creating plots and motives for characters.
Blake et Mortimer – La Marque Jaune
Blake and Mortimer comic strip characters created by Edgar P. Jacobs.
Dylan Dog
Characters and objects from the Italian comic book series Dylan Dog, written by Tiziano Sciavi and drawn by Corrado Roi.
Guns & Gadgets 007
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by Matt Probert
“007 Guns & Gadgets” themed playing cards printed by Carta Mundi, 2005.
Kojak bubble gum cards
Bubble gum cards featuring stills – mainly of Telly Savalas – from the cult TV series Kojak.
Sherlock Holmes illustrated playing cards
Sherlock Holmes playing cards with illustrations by Sidney Paget, United Kingdom
Sherlock Holmes Playing Cards
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by Adam Wintle
Three fine deck of playing cards inspired by the characters and stories of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Spyscape
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by Marc Pavone
Spyscape espionage, surveillance and cryptography themed playing cards, 2018.