Comics Continuum by Rob Allstetter: Saturday, May 17, 2012

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SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012

THE AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES: "THE BALLAD OF BETA RAY BILL"

Marvel has released a preview clip from "The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill," the episode of The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes premiering on Disney XD on Sunday at 11 a.m..

To watch the clip, CLICK HERE.

Here's how the episode is descibed:

"While searching for the fire demon Surtur, Thor is attacked by a powerful creature known as Beta Ray Bill, and the unthinkable happens when Bill lifts Thor's hammer as the two battle. Thor must ally himself with this strange warrior to save Asgard before Surtur and his demon army burn it to the ground."

MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

For cover and four-page preview of Captain Marvel #1, arriving in stores on July 18, CLICK HERE.

For previews of Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on May 23, CLICK HERE.

BOOM! STUDOS FIRST LOOKS

For covers and six-page previews of BOOM! Studios titles arriving in stores on Wednesday, May 23, CLICK HERE.

Titles include Irredeemable #36, Elric: The Balance Lost #10 and Hellraiser #14.

12-GAUGE COMICS FOR AUGUST

12-Gauge Comics has released its solicitations for August.

For a complete rundown, with images, CLICK HERE.

THE SIMPSONS: "LISA GOES GAGA"

Fox has released two clips from "Lisa Goes Gaga," the season finale of The Simpsons premiering on Sunday at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).

For the first clip, CLICK HERE.

For the second clip, CLICK HERE.

Here's how the episode is described:

"Lisa tries to reverse her status as one of the least popular girls in school by ghostwriting positive things about herself on the school blog. When her plan backfires, her social ranking plummets to a new low -- until a psychic force tells Lady Gaga (guest-starring as herself) that Lisa needs her help. With Gaga's assistance, Lisa and the entire town of Springfield realize that being yourself is better than being like anyone else."