Of course, it might have something to do with the fact that he is the only royal in the deck who appears to be killing himself – horribly, and with swords. The King of Hearts is sometimes also referred to as The Suicide King.
There’s the Suicide King, the Axe-Man and the notorious Ace of Spades – and, anyone heard of the Beer Card? Here’s a little delve into some cool card superstitions. This has given us enough time to come up with sayings and nicknames for practically every card in the deck. The Suicide King and Other Card Nicknames Playing cards have a rich history spanning hundreds of years.
