Fantasy
Jokertown shuffle
1991·512 pages
A dark superhero tale of jokers and jumpers in Jokertown, focusing on Bloat's rise and violent struggles.
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A dark superhero tale of jokers and jumpers in Jokertown, focusing on Bloat's rise and violent struggles.
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George R. R. Martin's Wild Cards classic adventure, in trade paperback for the first time: a dangerous superpowered gang rises to power and threatens the citizens of New York City Bloat, the boy-governor of the Rox, wanted to make Ellis Island a safe haven for Jokers, and made a choice to recruit the Jumpers, superpowered teen outcasts who could steal a man's body in the blink of an eye. But under the leadership of Dr. Tachyon's psychotic grandson, the Jumpers grow more vicious and uncontrollabl...
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Sexual content
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Moderate sexual content with some explicit scenes, though not central to the plot. Extreme depictions of sexual violence, including rape and coercion, central to some plotlines.
Violence & gore
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Extreme violence with graphic depictions, including body horror and pervasive violent acts.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language, recurring but not dominant.
Substance use
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Minor references to alcohol or drug use, not a central theme.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of LGBTQIA+ characters or themes, not central to the story.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No occult or witchcraft themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate social commentary on discrimination and power dynamics in a superhero context.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Major themes of systemic suffering and abuse, especially among jokers, with dark emotional impact. Extreme depictions of sexual violence, including rape and coercion, central to some plotlines.
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