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| Book Title | Wild cards |
| Series | Wild Cards |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Author | George R. R. Martin |
| Publisher | Bantam Spectra |
| Published | 1990 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Good mass market paperback with noticeable shelf wear consistent with age. The covers show creasing, edge wear, corner wear, and surface rubbing. The spine has reading creases but remains intact, and the binding appears solid. Pages are expected to be clean and complete with normal age-related toning. |
| Condition | Good |
In an alternate history following World War II, an alien virus known as the Wild Card is released over New York City. Most who contract it die, many are horribly mutated into “Jokers,” while a fortunate few become powerful “Aces” with extraordinary abilities. Told through interconnected stories by several acclaimed authors, Wild Cards chronicles decades of heroism, tragedy, politics, and adventure in a world forever changed by the virus.
EugeneBookStore Summary
Wild Cards launched one of the most successful shared-world science fiction series ever created. Conceived and edited by George R. R. Martin, the anthology blends superhero fiction with alternate history, political intrigue, and character-driven storytelling. It introduced a richly interconnected universe that has continued to expand for decades through dozens of novels and anthologies.
Collector Notes
Originally published in 1987, Wild Cards Volume 1 introduced readers to the Wild Card universe and remains the cornerstone of the long-running series. Early Bantam Spectra mass market editions are increasingly collectible, especially among George R. R. Martin fans and collectors of classic shared-world science fiction anthologies.
Awards
Locus Award Nominee for Best Anthology (1988)
