Wild Cards Book 1 (wildcards, 1)

by George R. R. Martin

First published 1990

When an alien virus infects the world after World War II, a terrifying transformation begins. Most succumb to the "Wild Card" - mutating into grotesque "Jokers" or gaining incredible "Ace" powers. In this new, chaotic reality, a few brave souls fight to control their abilities and do what's right. But the stakes are high, and the future of humanity hangs in the balance. This is no ordinary superhero story - it's a gritty, genre-bending epic about the triumph and tragedy of the human condition.

Genres: science-fiction, adventure, action, alternate-history

Vibes: gritty, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, triumph-and-tragedy

Paperback · Epic Comics

Content warnings: gore, violence

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