Morte Tarot

The Morte Tarot is a tarot deck created by tattoo artist Morteknife, published by Maldragon Editorial. The deck features a distinctive visual style characterized by bold linework, high contrast, and a limited color palette of black, white, and vibrant red. This aesthetic draws heavily from tattoo art, gothic subculture, and dark fantasy, offering a unique take on the traditional tarot system.

The deck's imagery reinterprets classic Major Arcana cards like The Lovers, The Hermit, Death, and Wheel of Fortune through a lens of skulls, stylized figures, and symbolic elements rendered with a stark, graphic quality. The overall tone is one of intensity and dramatic flair, appealing to those who appreciate a more edgy and alternative approach to divination. While the campaign story is brief, the visual evidence strongly suggests a full 78-card tarot deck, aligning with the standard structure.

Published by Maldragon Editorial, a company known for comics, board games, and illustrated books, the Morte Tarot fits within their portfolio of visually driven projects. The Kickstarter campaign, which successfully raised $6,735 from 132 backers, offered various merchandise including a tarot mat, t-shirt, art print, and notebook, indicating the strong appeal of Morteknife's artwork beyond just the cards themselves.

This deck is ideal for tarot readers who are drawn to dark, gothic, or tattoo-inspired aesthetics and appreciate a strong, graphic art style. It will appeal to collectors looking for unique, artist-driven decks that diverge from traditional or pastel imagery. Readers with an interest in alternative subcultures or those seeking a deck with a bold, intense energy for their readings will find the Morte Tarot particularly engaging.

The Morte Tarot was created by tattoo artist Morteknife, whose distinctive artistic style forms the core of the deck's aesthetic. The project was published by Maldragon Editorial, a company with a passion for comics, board games, and illustrated books across genres like science fiction, fantasy, horror, and historical novels. This collaboration brought Morteknife's unique vision to the tarot community, leveraging Maldragon Editorial's experience in producing visually rich content.