From the co-creator of The Sixth Gun and Harrow County comes a new supernatural thriller that The Sandman meets Rounders! Hudson Tremaine is a streetwise gambler who has siphoned money from every high-stakes game in Vegas. She's made a name for herself, but she's also made more than a few enemies in the gambling underworld. When she is invited to play in the most underground card tournaments of all-the Arcanos Mysterinos-she realizes the stakes are higher than she ever imagined possible. Imagine a clandestine poker tournament where magicians, demons, and demigods gamble using a set of mysterious tarot-like cards. These games shape the fate of more
Its already a quarter of the way over. Hudson only just walked-in and already shes one quarter of the way out the door. Its...disconcerting. Shes so much fun on the comics page that its really too bad that shes only got three issues left. Of course....this is only the impression after the first issue. Things could theoretically fall into some rough terrain in the course of the last three chapters, but the first issue feel fairly brilliant. Read Full Review
Zamudio offers some great art with a unique and visually compelling art style that is perfect for both the characters and the supernatural elements of the story. Read Full Review
Arcana Royale #1 is a slick and stylish comic that manages to take the vibes of movies like Rounders and Maverick and combine them in an interesting way with supernatural elements. Some clever page layout and usage of panel give this comic a sense of motion that you wouldn't expect as well. Read Full Review
Maybe this introduction doesn't hit the jackpot, but a sturdy enough premise and a solid lead make for an interest opening hand. Read Full Review
Arcana Royale #1 suffers from a noticeable lack of tension. This is likely the result of its chief failinga crucial lack of depth and detail. Its certainly possible that Bunn is intentionally leaving mysteries for future issues. But even so, more information is needed here. The art and color, while interesting, isnt enough to complete this comic. Fervent fans of supernatural horror stories might find enough in Aracana Royale #1 to satisfy them, but it doesnt offer much for anyone else. Read Full Review
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