Books like Wild Cards 4 by George R. R. Martin
In Wild Cards 4, the early days of the saga are revisited as a UN‑appointed cadre of super‑powered Aces travels around the globe to document the spread of the Wild Card virus. The narrative follows their encounters with new Aces, the bizarre Jokers, and the ever‑evolving societal reactions to this viral mutation. The stories, penned by George R.R. Martin, Melinda M. Snodgrass, Stephen Leigh, Walter Simons, Carrie Vaughn, Kevin Andrew Murphy, and others, weave together diverse perspectives on the virus’s impact, highlighting humanity’s capacity for kindness, acceptance, and tolerance even as the world grapples with unprecedented change.
First publish date: February 1, 1988
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: George R. R. Martin
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