SNEAK PEEK: Image Comics for January 09, 2013

Image Comics sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of titles arriving in stores this week. Take the jump for a look at Artifacts #24, Change #2, Clone #3, End Times of Bram and Ben #1, Guarding the Globe #5, Infinite Vacation #5, Legend of Luther Strode #2, Mind the Gap #7, Non Humans #2, and many, many more.

Artifacts #24
Tom Judge knows the world around him is not the world that should exist. He also knows that Darkness bearer Jackie Estacado is responsible for perverting the universe. Tom is determined to confront Jackie to set things right, but first he will need Sara, bearer of the Witchblade, to back him up.

Change #2 (of 4)
Have you ever lost someone?

What if the city you lived in your entire life, the city you loved with all of your soul, the city you were inextricably connected to – what if that city was about to die, and you were the only one who could possibly keep it alive?

Sonia and W-2 will do all it takes – but the horrors tear through the walls of reality to get at them.

Dreams are crushed. New facts appear. Old alliances fall apart.

Clone #3
Will Dr. Luke Taylor’s descent into the government’s most secretive project shed light on his origins? Or is he just the next in line to fall victim to his evil “brother?” In this country, not all clones are created equal…

The End Times of Bram & Ben #1 (of 4)
What would you do if you were caught in the Biblical End Times? When Heaven raptures total bastard Bram Carlson in a “clerical error” – he’s sent back and immediately uses Armageddon to his benefit! Can his anxious roommate Ben save Bram from himself – AND the gathering forces of Armageddon?

Extra-long debut issue! This apocalyptic buddy-comedy from writers JAMES ASMUS (THIEF OF THIEVES, Gambit) and JIM FESTANTE is recommended for fans of CHEW and BATTLE POPE.

Guarding the Globe #5
Brit and his wife Jessica have a date night – what can go wrong? Answer: EVERYTHING! Enter: The Walking Dread! He’s an unstoppable killing machine who doesn’t care how long it’s been since you’ve had a lovely evening with your wife. All this and a surprising confession from Kaboomerang that you won’t believe!

Infinite Vacation #5 (of 5)
This is it: the mind-blowing conclusion to the biggest sci-fi epic of 2011! As Mark comes face to face with the makers of The Infinite Vacation and discovers the startling truth behind the multiverse, he’ll be forced to make a decision that will change the very nature of life itself forever!

The Legend Of Luther Strode #2 (of 6)
The trap has been sprung on Luther Strode. As he fends off the attack on his life and home, he discovers that his enemies are much more powerful than he knew, and for the first time in years, Luther Strode finds himself struggling not just to win, but to survive.

Mind The Gap #7
“WISH YOU WERE HERE,” Part Two
New Arc! Great Jumping on point! Join the mystery everyone is talking about!!
As Dane and Jo try to find a way to clear his name, someone else is sitting pretty, unaware that it is merely the calm before the storm for them. And after Elle’s latest “possession,” will Dr Geller and Detective Wallace be able to set aside science and facts to start trusting in the supernatural?

Non-Humans #2 (of 4)
Detective Aimes has finally caught up with Humphrey-the ventriloquist’s puppet and vicious serial killer that murdered his partner. But if he can’t figure out how to get along with Eden, an overly attractive young detective who’s every word seems to crawl under his skin, they’re both going to wind up dead.

The Perhapanauts: Danger Down Under! #3 (of 5)
“The AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE” Part Three
Down into a vast network of caverns below the billibongs, Big and his motley crew of a team hunt the voracious BUNYIP! Or, wait…that’s not right. I mean, IT’S hunting THEM!! Plus: Choopie and Karl continue their Wild West Adventure and Molly has her hands full in Peru where the legendary EL CUERO is preying on goats…and people…and Perhapanauts!

Peter Panzerfaust #8
“PARIS” Part Three
Time is against the Lost Boys and they only have one shot to save Felix before he’s shipped to Germany. Only one problem: how do you stop a speeding train?

Point of Impact #4 (of 4)
MINISERIES CONCLUSION
The mystery is solved! All of the questions are answered … but who will survive the fallout?

Repossessed #1 (of 4)
In a world where Demon possessions are commonplace it’s up to a crew of overworked blue-collar repo guys to repossess the victims with old grimoires and big guns. The Dee Agency is hired by a rich NYC banker to repossess his daughter Sarah who ran away to Vegas. But the job is tougher than they expected and Demons of all sorts start popping up on the trail.

Savage Dragon #184
“THE TRIAL OF SAVAGE DRAGON”
When he was Emperor Kurr, Savage Dragon came close to destroying the world. Now his past deeds come back to haunt him as the Savage Dragon is brought up on charges. This is the one battle he may not win. Savage Dragon is on trial and things may never be the same! Comes with our highest possible recommendation!

Supreme #68
“The KHROMIUM Age”
His father was one of Supreme’s greatest foes. Now he seeks vengeance–and he has the power to get it! Face-to-face with the Ivory Icon on a far off world KHROMIUM will have his revenge–or die trying! Meanwhile, Ethan Crane and the former Supremouse Squeak form an uneasy alliance with the one being that might help restore their missing powers: Darius Duck! A shocker!

Think Tank Military Dossier #1
Get an exclusive behind the scenes look into the process of the hottest new title form Minotaur Press! Hack into the classified personnel files of slacker genius Dr. David Loren and all the other characters you know and love from behind the concrete barricades of a DARPA contracted Think Tank! School yourself on the extended “Science Class” that further explores the real world science behind the Reaper drones, guided bullets, and much, much more never-before-seen tech! Cheaper than tuition to Cal Tech, it’s like breaking into a black box, but more fun.