Wild Cards 1

George R.R. Martin

Book 1 of Wild Cards

Language: English

Published: Dec 2, 1986

Description:

Just after World War 2 over New York City, an alien virus transforms human genetics and goes recessive to create super heroes and villains. Most victims die, others experience physical or psychic changes: aces have useful powers, deuces minor maybe entertaining abilities, jokers uglified, disabled, relegated to ghettos.