Comics Continuum by Rob Allstetter: Wednesday, January 18, 2017

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017

STAR WARS REBELS: "TRIALS OF THE DARKSABER"

Disney XD and Lucasfilm have released a clip, images and a description from "Trials of the Darksaber," the episode of Star Wars Rebels premiering on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8:30 p.m.

To watch the clip, CLICK HERE.

Here's how the episode is described:

"To help recruit her people to join the rebels, Sabine reluctantly agrees to learn to wield an ancient Mandalorian weapon but finds the challenge more difficult than expected."

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MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: "WAKE UP"

ABC has released a description and images from "Wake Up," the episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. premiering on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT).

Here's how the episode is described:

"May races to find the truth about what happened to her, while Aida's next move could mean the death of them all."

"Wake Up" was written by Drew Z. Greenberg and directed by Jesse Bochco.

RIVERDALE: "CHAPTER TWO: A TOUCH OF EVIL"

The CW has released images and details from "Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil," the episode of Riverdale premiering on Thursday, Feb. 2.

Here's how the network describes the episode:

"As new details of Jason's death begin to emerge, Archie (KJ Apa) pleads with Miss Grundy (guest star Sarah Habel) to come forward with what they heard at Sweetwater River. Betty (Lili Reinhart) makes an effort to mend her friendship with Archie but takes a different stance with Veronica (Camila Mendes), who is trying to make up for her actions. With rumors around her brother's death running rampant, Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) deals with the pressure in true Queen Bee fashion, while tensions boil over when Jughead (Cole Sprouse) stumbles upon a secret Archie was hoping to keep hidden. Finally, plans for the annual fall pep rally move forward with a performance by Josie (Ashleigh Murray) and the Pussycats and a special appearance by Mayor McCoy (guest-star Robin Givens)."

Lee Toland Krieger directed the episode, written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.

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MARVEL'S FREE COMIC BOOK DAY SILVER TITLE

Marvel Comics has unveiled the first of its two offering for Free Comic Book Day, All-New Guardians Of The Galaxy FCBD #1.

"Each year, Free Comic Book Day is an amazing opportunity for publishers to showcase some of their incredible titles and stories," said David Gabriel, Marvel SVP sales & marketing David Gabriel. "It's an unparalleled opportunity to reach new fans and support our retail partners, so we're thrilled to provide completely new content for this year's offerings. These titles are the perfect opportunity for fans to jump into the Marvel Universe with both feet and we're excited to unveil the contents of this year's Silver title."

Here's how Marvel describes the issue's two stories:

"Blast off with Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon and Groot as they head for the stars and right into an all-new ongoing series! Creators Gerry Duggan, Aaron Kuder and Ive Svorcina bring you over-the-top action and out-of-this-world adventure as the stage is set for May's highly anticipated All-New Guardians of the Galaxy #1! As this unlikely band of misfits returns to outer space once more, nothing will prepare them for their first run in with the new Nova Corps!

"Then, head back down to Earth and the mean streets of Hell's Kitchen as the blockbuster creative team that brought you Civil War II, Invincible Iron Man and Ultimate Spider-Man bring you their next explosive epic in…The Defenders! Brian Michael Bendis, David Marquez and Justin Ponsor unite Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist as they go head-to-head with the new criminal element in the Marvel Universe. What new player is running things in the underworld? Find out here with a 10-page tale that leads directly into The Defenders #1 this June!"

Marvel will be releasing information of its Gold FCBD in the future. Free Comic Book Day is May 6.

BRIEFLY

VALIANT FIRST LOOKS: For covers and five-page preview of X-O Manowar #1, arriving in stores on March 22 from Valiant Entertainment, CLICK HERE.

LION FORGE'S KLAW: Lion Forge kicks off a week of announcements with the second volume of Antoine Ozanam and Joel Jurion's were-animal epic, Klaw, part of the Magnetic Collection at Lion Forge.

Here's how the book is described:

"Following the explosive origin events in volume one, young Angel Tomassini travels the globe, fleeing the secret forces that hunt him and the ancient were-tiger spirit he possesses. Things get more complicated as he discovers other new were-warriors with different animal spirits and abilities, many of whom are out to destroy the others in order to become the most powerful being in the world! It is all-out were-war in The Second Cycle!"