Wild Cards

Wild Cards

Series by George R.R. Martin

Discover 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

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