**More exciting adventures from the longest-running shared world superhero series created and edited by George R. R. Martin, bestselling author of A GAME OF THRONES** 30 years after the world changed, the victims of the gene-altering 'Wild Cards' virus face a new nightmare. The place is New York C
Wild Cards [02] Aces High
β Scribed by George R.R. Martin
- Publisher
- Bantam Books
- Year
- 1987
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 268 KB
- Category
- Fiction
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β¦ Synopsis
EDITORIAL REVIEW: **It all began in 1946, when the bizarre, gene-altering ΓΒ³Wild CardsΓΒ² virus was unleashed in the skies over New York City. A virus that created superpowered Aces and bizarre, disfigured Jokers. Now, thirty years later, the victims face a new nightmare. From the far reaches of space comes The Swarm, a deadly menace that could very well destroy the planet. Putting aside their hatred and mistrust, Aces and Jokers must form an uneasy alliance and prepare for a battle they must not lose. . . .**
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