Description: Included and ConditionWild Cards Drawing of Cards #1 (Variant Cover B) - High GradeWild Cards Drawing of Cards #2 (Variant Cover B) - High GradeWild Cards Drawing of Cards #3 (Variant Cover B) - High GradeWild Cards Drawing of Cards #4 (Variant Cover B) - High GradeOverall the comics are in excellent condition. I am not a grading expert, so please see photos for more details. DescriptionIssue 1: Written by Paul Cornell. Art by Mike Hawthorne. Cover by Ken Lashley. THE LEGENDARY GEORGE R.R. MARTIN SUPER HERO SERIES COMES TO MARVEL! Spanning more than 25 novels, more than 20 short stories, released over three decades and written by more than 40 authors, the Wild Cards series tells the story of an alternate history in which the Earth is home to super-powered individuals. When a human is infected with the alien "Wild Card" virus, the odds are that they will be killed…which is referred to as "drawing the black queen." Of those who survive, the bulk of them become "jokers," left with some strange mutated form. A lucky few are called "aces," those gifted with super-powers they can put to use toward heroes goals…or villainous ones. Now, for the first time in comic book form, see how the Wild Cards universe began with an adaptation of the very first stories in the original Wild Cards novel. Based on stories by Harold Waldrop, Roger Zelazny and series mastermind and editor, George R.R. Martin, Wild Cards is a stellar introduction to a whole new world reshaped by the emergence of superpowers. Issue 2: Written by Paul Cornell. Art by Mike Hawthorne. Cover by TBA. THIRTY MINUTES OVER BROADWAY! The story that set the stage for the Wild Cards universe - the tale of the Wild Card virus being released on Earth - concludes here! Jetboy, hero of World War II, finds himself back in action over New York City as a madman holds the city hostage with an alien weapon! Adapting Howard Waldrop's classic story into the comics medium for the first time! Issue 3: Written by Paul Cornell. Art by Enid Balam. Cover by Geoff Shaw. THE SLEEPER WAKES! The Wild Card virus had many different strange effects…but few stranger than those it wrought on Croyd Crenson, the Sleeper. The adaptation of the first book of George R.R. Martin's super-powered alternate history continues, adapting the first appearance of the fan-favorite character created by Roger Zelazny. Issue 4: Written by Paul Cornell. Art by Enid Balam. Cover by Francesco Mobili. IS HE ACE OR JOKER? A superhuman with an awesome gift…or a poor soul twisted by mutation? For Croyd Crenson, that question isn't so easily answered. Sure, the Wild Card virus gave him powers…but they keep changing! Concluding the adaptation of the tragic first appearance of Roger Zelazny's fan-favorite character - the Sleeper. Wild CardsWild Cards is a series of science fiction superhero shared universe anthologies, mosaic novels, and solo novels. They are written by a collection of more than forty authors (referred to as the "Wild Cards Trust") and are edited by George R. R. Martin and Melinda M. Snodgrass. Set largely during an alternate history of post-World War II United States, the series follows humans who contracted the Wild Card virus, an alien virus that rewrites DNA and mutates survivors. Those who acquire crippling and/or repulsive physical conditions are known as Jokers, while those who acquire superhuman abilities are known as Aces, and those few who acquire minor, insignificant powers not worthy of being called aces are known as Deuces. The series originated from a long-running campaign of the Superworld role-playing game, gamemastered by Martin and involving many of the original authors. The framework of the series was developed by Martin and Snodgrass, including the origin of the characters' superhuman abilities and the card-based terminology. The first installment, Wild Cards, was released in January 1987 by Bantam Books and, as of February 2024, thirty-two books have been released through four publishers. The series has been adapted to comic books, graphic novels, and role-playing games. ShippingEconomy shipping provided. All comics will be bagged and boarded and shipped securelyI provide FREE combined shipping on all comic sales (Add to cart and total will adjust. $3.95 no matter your order size)I am unable to provide economy shipping to buyers outside of the Continental USAI am unable to provide free returns due to recent scams and swapping of items. I will work with you if there are any issues*** BE SURE TO CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL GEORGE R. R. MARTIN RELATED COMIC LISTINGS ***
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Comic Book Lot
Artist/Writer: George R. R. Martin, Paul Cornell
Variant Type: Cover Variant - B
Tradition: US Comics
Signed: No
Cover Artist: Steve Morris
Series Title: Wild Cards
Ex Libris: No
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Inscribed: No
Publication Year: 2022
Type: Comic Book
Language: English
Era: Modern Age (1992-Now)
Personalized: No
Style: Color
Features: First Printing, Boarded, Complete Series, Set, Variant Cover
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States