Comedians Become Collectibles in New Laugh Factory Trading Card Series

Stand-up comics are getting the rookie card treatment.

Laugh Factory and EPOCH Company LTD have announced a worldwide licensing agreement to launch what they describe as the first-ever collectible trading card series dedicated exclusively to stand-up comedians. The Laugh Factory Stand-Up Comedian Trading Card Series 1 by EPOCH is set to release April 30, marking a new collectibles category for comedy fans.

The inaugural series will feature more than 20 comedians across past, present and rising talent, with select cards including authentic on-card autographs. The set will also spotlight iconic Laugh Factory locations, including Hollywood and Las Vegas, giving collectors a nod to the rooms that helped shape generations of comics.

To celebrate the launch, Laugh Factory hosted a special launch event show on April 27, at its Hollywood club, featuring several comedians included in the card series.

For Laugh Factory, the release puts comedians into a space long dominated by athletes, musicians and pop culture figures.

“Stand-up comedy has shaped culture for generations, yet comedians have never had their own place in the collectibles world,” said Laugh Factory President David Fuhrer. “These cards honor the voices, the risk-takers, and the artists who make people laugh for a living. We’re proud to help cement the legacy of comedy in a completely new way.”

Laugh Factory founder Jamie Masada called the series “something truly special.”

“From the very beginning, Laugh Factory has always been about giving comedians a stage and a voice,” Masada said. “To now see comedy honored in this way—with its own collectible trading cards—is something truly special. It’s a celebration of the artists who have dedicated their lives to bringing joy to and laughter people around the world.”

EPOCH, known for premium trading cards and collectibles, framed the partnership as the beginning of a larger opportunity for comedy in the collectibles market.

“We are honored to partner with the world-famous Laugh Factory to create the first-ever stand-up comedian trading card set,” said Wataru Sakonjo, General Manager of EPOCH’s Trading Card Division. “The excitement we’ve already seen from fans, collectors, and comedians themselves confirms that this category is long overdue. There is a very bright future ahead for high-quality, collectible comedy trading cards, as we are just scratching the surface.”

The deal was brokered by Shane Mang’s Landware Entertainment, Inc., acting as licensing agent for Laugh Factory.

The move arrives as stand-up continues to expand its reach through live touring, streaming specials and digital platforms — and as comics increasingly command the kind of devoted fan bases more commonly associated with sports and music. With Series 1, Laugh Factory and EPOCH are betting those fans are ready to collect comedy history one card at a time.