The Jack of Spades

Spades is considered the darker of the two black suits. In the English Pattern the Jack of Spades looks to the right and atop his left hand there stands a strange motif. The artifact is without explanation. Looking back into the dimness, however, we see that Jack used to carry a halberd and even had a long plume coming from his head-wear. In this rendition he is armed, and wearing a battle helmet like he really means it. NEXT »