
Wild Cards
Series by George R.R. MartinDiscover a gripping blend of science fiction and alternate history in George R.R. Martin's *Wild Cards* series, where an alien virus transforms survivors into “Aces” with incredible powers or “Jokers” with grotesque deformities, challenging humanity to redefine heroism in a world forever altered after World War II.
In a world forever altered by an alien virus unleashed in the aftermath of World War II, humanity faces an extraordinary dilemma: the emergence of superpowers comes at a cost. Welcome to *Wild Cards*, a captivating anthology series edited by the master storyteller George R.R. Martin, where heroes and outcasts coexist in a society torn between the powerful “Aces” and the stunted “Jokers.” Meet the conflicted champions like the enigmatic Cap’n Tripps, who wields his miraculous abilities amidst the shadows of a chaotic city, and the acerbic, down-on-his-luck Joker who grapples with his own twisted fate. As these characters navigate personal trials and betrayals, they brave a teetering balance between acceptance and rejection, facing an ever-looming threat that seeks to dismantle the already fragile peace. With its rich tapestry of human emotion, moral ambiguity, and the struggle for identity, *Wild Cards* invites readers into an enthralling exploration of power’s true nature—one where the line between hero and villain is drawn in shades of gray. Will these unlikely allies unite to overcome a formidable adversary, or will their differences tear them apart? Step into the realm of *Wild Cards* and discover a world where fate and chance reign supreme.
Books in this Series
Wild Cards
Wild Cards
Published in 1986
Aces High
Published in 1987
Jokers Wild
Published in 1987
Aces Abroad
Published in 1988
Down and Dirty
Published in 1988
Ace in the Hole
Published in 1990
Dead Man's Hand
Published in 1990
One-Eyed Jacks
Published in 1991
Jokertown Shuffle
Published in 1991
Double Solitaire
Published in 1992
Dealer's Choice
Published in 1992
Turn of the Cards
Published in 1993
Deuces Down
Published in 2002
Death Draws Five
Published in 2006
Busted Flush
Published in 2008
Inside Straight
Published in 2008
Suicide Kings
Published in 2009
Ghost Girl Takes Manhattan
Published in 2010
Fort Freak
Published in 2011
The Button Man and the Murder Tree
Published in 2013
The Elephant in the Room
Published in 2013
Lowball
Published in 2014
Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza
Published in 2014
Prompt. Professional. Pop!
Published in 2014
Discards
Published in 2016
High Stakes
Published in 2016
The Thing about Growing Up in Jokertown
Published in 2016
The Atonement Tango
Published in 2017
When the Devil Drives
Published in 2017
Evernight
Published in 2018
The Flight of Morpho Girl
Published in 2018
Knaves Over Queens
Published in 2018
Long is the Way
Published in 2019
The City That Never Sleeps
Published in 2019
Naked, Stoned, and Stabbed
Published in 2019
Wild Cards X: Double Solitaire
Published in 2019
American Hero
Published in 2020
Three Kings
Published in 2020
Ripple Effects
Published in 2021
Joker Moon
Published in 2021
Skin Deep
Published in 2021
Hearts of Stone
Published in 2022
Grow
Published in 2022
Full House
Published in 2022
Pairing Up
Published in 2023
Sleeper Straddle
Published in 2024
George R. R. Martin's Wild Cards - Comics ( By: George R. R. Martin, Daniel Abraham)
George R.R. Martin's Wild Cards
Published in 2009
The Hard Call
Published in 2009
Wild Cards Mosaic: New Cycle Anthologies ( Melinda M. Snodgrass)
Card Sharks
Published in 1993
Marked Cards
Published in 1994
Black Trump
Published in 1995
Wild Cards: U S A Triad ( Melinda M. Snodgrass)
Mississippi Roll
Published in 2017
Low Chicago
Published in 2018
Texas Hold'em
Published in 2018