Comics Continuum by Rob Allstetter: Wednesday, February 2, 2011

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011

SMALLVILLE: "MASQUERADE"

The CW has released a gallery of images from "Masquerade," the Friday, Feb. 18 episode of Smallville.

Here's how the network describes the episode:

"Chloe (Allison Mack) and Oliver (Justin Hartley) are mistaken for FBI agents investigating Desaad's (guest star Steve Byers) recent string of murders and the pair are kidnapped by Desaad's minions. Desaad tries to infect Chloe with the darkness. Meanwhile, Lois (Erica Durance) tells Clark (Tom Welling) he needs to be more careful with his identity and suggests a disguise."

The episode was written by Bryan Q. Miller and was directed by Tim Scanlan.

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BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY IMAGES

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released new images from Batman: Arkham City, which will be available in the fall for Xbox 360, Windows PC and PlayStation3.

Here's how the game is described:

"Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security 'home' for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight."

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STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS FOR FEBRUARY

Cartoon Network has released titles and descriptions for three new episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars airing in February.

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BLUEWATER EXPANDS GLEE, LADY GAGA BIO-COMICS

Bluewater Productions has announced sell-outs for the Fame: Cast of Glee and Fame: Lady Gaga comics, the sixth and seven bio-comics from the publisher to sell out in the last six months.

Instead of second printings, Bluewater will be adding story content, new covers, pin-ups and other illustrated extras as part of a 40-page graphic novels for each title.

"We have proven there is a definitive market for this style and tone of comic book," said Darren G. Davis, president of Bluewater, "It goes beyond curiosity seekers and fan bases of a particular person. We are simply pleased to be creating something that resonates with the comic-reading public."

Both graphic novel versions will be in stores in April and will cost $7.99.

FAMILY GUY: "GERMAN GUY"

Fox has released four images from "German Guy," the Sunday, Feb. 20 episode of Family Guy.

Here's how the episode describes the episode:

"On the search to find a new hobby, Chris (Seth Green) meets a puppeteer named Franz (guest voice John Veiner), an old friend of Herbert (guest voice Mike Henry). Despite Herbert's warnings, Chris and Franz remain friends until Franz's checkered past is suddenly revealed."

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BRIEFLY

* Weird Al Yankovic is guest-starring in the "Bat-mite Presents: Batman's Strangest Cases" of Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

* DC Comics has announced that R.E.B.E.L.S. #26 will now feature art by Daniel HDR. It will be in stores on March 16.

* Outsiders #36 will now be in stores on Feb. 16.

* According to Variety, Zack Galifianakis is in talks to star in R.I.P.D.

* According to TV Guide, NBC has cut its episode order of The Cape from 13 to 10, with the last episode slated for Feb. 28.

* Go Hero is teaming with Zica Toys to create new 1:9 scale collectibles figures for 2011 based on Bluewater Productions titles, including MIsadventures of Adam West, Sinbad: Rogue of Mars and Logan's Run: Last Day.