"The Heart of the Matter"
Multiple stories set in the Wild Cards universe. Like the books, the stories connect to one another.
- The memorial to Jetboy, aviation hero who attempted to prevent the September 15, 1946 release of the Wild Card virus, is bombed.
- Ace detective, Jay "Popinjay" Ackroyd is hired by Doctor Tachyon to investigate.
- Doctor Tachyon explains how he is indirectly responsible for the release of the Wild Card virus on Earth.
- Eddy Shiloh tells Popinjay about Dr. Tod, the discovery of the Wild Card virus bomb and the death of Jetboy.
- Chrysalis takes Popinjay on a tour of Jokertown that reveals no information.
- Meanwhile a bomb is ticking in a bar high atop The Empire State Building.