First published 1990
The simmering streets of Jokertown have erupted in all-out war. Ruthless rivals the Shadow Fists and the Mafia clash in a brutal power struggle, forcing even the city's metahuman Aces and Jokers to go underground. As the violence spirals out of control, the very survival of the community hangs in the balance. In this gritty superhero saga, the heroes must fight to protect their home and their own kind from the forces of the netherworld consuming the city.
Genres: fiction, adventure, crime, fantasy, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, gritty, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, gritty
Setting: New York City
592 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Bantam
Content warnings: graphic-violence, violence