In 1946, an alien virus that rewrites human DNA was unleashed over New York City.
It killed ninety percent of those it infected. Nine percent mutated into tragically deformed creatures. And one percent gained superpowers. Wild Cards is the history of the world since then - and of the heroes among that one percent.
It is time for a new generation of heroes.
Twenty-eight extraordinary people - Aces - sign on to a reality TV show. These young heroes have never really been heroic, but each has a superhuman skill.
Initially divided up into four suits, the losers are voted off the show until, at last, the greatest American Hero will be left standing. As the weeks go by, those in the competition are stunned by sickening events in the Middle East. Their inane challenges look foolish when compared to unpowered people risking their lives for their beliefs.
Will these over-privileged and under-informed 'celebrities' be able to make a difference to the world? And how many of them really care?
It killed ninety percent of those it infected. Nine percent mutated into tragically deformed creatures. And one percent gained superpowers. Wild Cards is the history of the world since then - and of the heroes among that one percent.
It is time for a new generation of heroes.
Twenty-eight extraordinary people - Aces - sign on to a reality TV show. These young heroes have never really been heroic, but each has a superhuman skill.
Initially divided up into four suits, the losers are voted off the show until, at last, the greatest American Hero will be left standing. As the weeks go by, those in the competition are stunned by sickening events in the Middle East. Their inane challenges look foolish when compared to unpowered people risking their lives for their beliefs.
Will these over-privileged and under-informed 'celebrities' be able to make a difference to the world? And how many of them really care?