‘Arcana Royale’ #1 Preview: A New Series Described as a Cross Between ‘The Sandman’ and ‘Rounders’

Even though they never became a mainstream publisher, Dark Horse Comics has given us some memorable titles that we thoroughly loved, and that is why they are such an important player on the market.

Dark Horse Comic titles have, in more ways than one, become cult classic titles, which is why we like to report on them, and in this report, we are going to focus on a title that is just starting, but is coming to us from a very famous author. Arcana Royale really does look promising, and that is why we are going to let you have a look.

In this report, we are going to provide you with a preview of the upcoming Arcana Royale #1, which is set to come out on April 23, 2025.

Ahead of the information about the story and the authors, here are the preview images we have for you:

The story comes to us from Cullen Bunn, with art by A. C. Zamudio. The new series comes to us from the acclaimed author of both The Sixth Gun and Harrow County, so if Bunn’s previous work is to be judged, this series will be a very exciting new title:

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 the world… of many worlds… for good or ill. This game has always been played in secret, hidden from the prying eyes of mortals. Until now. Hudson has always been willing to bet on herself — but playing for the fate of all humanity is something she never anticipated! 

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