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Following World War II, an extraterrestrial virus clouds Manhattan and the survivors mutate into metahumans: jokers, deformed beings with uncommon abilities, or aces: normal-looking people who develop flight, mind-reading, or other powers. Soon the mafia and others compete to... Read Full Overview

After the alien virus struck humanity in the wake of World War II, a handful of the survivors found they possessed superhuman powers. The Wild Cards shared-world volumes tell their story.

Here in book two, Wild Cards II: Aces High, we trace these heroes and villains... Read Full Overview

After the alien virus struck humanity in the wake of World War II, a handful of the survivors found they possessed superhuman powers. The Wild Cards shared-world volumes tell their story.

Here in book two, Wild Cards II: Aces High, we trace these heroes and villains... Read Full Overview

On September 15, 1946, in the wake of World War II, an alien virus falls on Manhattan. This virus becomes known as Wild Card, and a handful of survivors find they possess superhuman powers. They are known as Aces. Aces High is the upscale restaurant at the top of the Empire State... Read Full Overview