‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot’ Nominated for Two Writers Guild of America Awards

“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot” has received two nominations from the Writers Guild of America for their annual WGA Awards. The digital series received two of the four nominations in the category Short Form New Media Adapted.

The episode “John Hancock” (written by James C. Oliver & Sharla Oliver) was nominated by the WGA, as was the finale installment, “Justicia” (written by Mark Leitner).

“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot” takes place shortly before the beginning of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” Season 4. The digital series features Elena “Yo-Yo” Rodriguez, an Inhuman with the ability to move at super-speed. As a person with powers, she must sign the Sokovia Accords. However, the restrictions of the Accords are in direct conflict with a personal mission she’s desperate to fulfill, one that will test her abilities and will include tense encounters with S.H.I.E.L.D. team members.

The WGA Awards will be held on February 11.

You can watch all six episodes of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot” now on ABC.com or YouTube.