Magnetic Press and Oni Press have launched a Kickstarter campaign for the first U.S. editions of Peaceful Remission and Wandering, two standalone graphic novels by animator, storyboard artist, and cartoonist Jonathan Djob Nkondo.
Nkondo is known for his work across animation and design, including Scavengers Reign, League of Legends, Love, Death & Robots, and recent projects tied to FXX, MTV, and Gorillaz. The new campaign packages his two graphic novels under the label Worlds Between Worlds.
Anime Corner can exclusively share an early look at Peaceful Remission below.
The two books take different approaches to science fiction.
PEACEFUL REMISSION
Set in a sleek satellite home orbiting Earth, PEACEFUL REMISSION follows elderly couple Marlène and Jerry Nomo, whose quiet life is disrupted by a mysterious nighttime rumble. But the real tension lies not in the noise but in Marlène’s simmering frustration with Jerry’s passivity. The incident becomes a catalyst for emotional confrontation, revealing the cracks in their long-standing relationship. When Jerry’s obsession with a recent discovery leaves Marlene responsible for his health and well-being, their seemingly ordinary tasks—shopping, driving, caregiving—are refracted through a futuristic lens, emphasizing the emotional weight of routine and the quiet heroism of unspoken love.
Encapsulating themes of conjugal fatigue, silent devotion, and the illusion of tranquility, this surreal, contemplative work is told through clean, futuristic interiors contrasted with intimate character framing. In this fragmented yet lyrical tale that alternates between dialogue and silent observation, Nkondo uses the sterile calm of space as a metaphor for emotional distance, crafting a story that feels both timeless and eerily current.
WANDERING
Set in a world where the surface has become a vast, arid desert dotted with strange geometric creatures and billabongs, WANDERING imagines a society that has retreated underground. Beneath the scorched crust, life continues in sprawling subterranean complexes—theaters, malls, food courts, and highway interchanges—forming a claustrophobic echo of the world above. Nkondo weaves a visionary story following the wandering paths of two men, each shaped by their respective environments—one in the arid wastelands above, and one in the urban sprawl below the surface.
Though they never meet, their lives mirror and resonate with each other, creating a haunting sense of synchronicity and missed connection. Themes of alienation, routine, freedom, and the trappings of modern life turn this textless, nonlinear, and atmospheric graphic novel into an unsettling contemplation of the trappings we choose to surround ourselves with.
Both books are being released as 6.5” x 9” grayscale hardcovers with exposed binding and a color cardstock sleeve. A limited boxed set is also planned, including a slipcase, signed and numbered bookplate, and a 48-page softcover art book by Nkondo.
Mike Kennedy, Director of Publishing at Magnetic Press, said:
“Whether you discovered Jonathan Nkondo’s work through his illustrations, his animation, or the haunting series Scavengers Reign, this collection is your chance to own the definitive editions of his most personal works.”
He also described Nkondo’s visual style:
“Nkondo’s work carries a distinctly hand-made sensibility, rooted in the tactile precision of an artist who draws every frame with intention. Lines feel alive—imperfect in the most human way, textured with the subtle variations that come from real tools moving across real surfaces. Even when his animations or comics venture into surreal or futuristic territory, that handcrafted quality grounds the imagery, giving it warmth, intimacy, and a sense of personal authorship. The result is art that feels both meticulously crafted and deeply personal, as if each mark contains a trace of the artist’s presence.”
The campaign for Worlds Between Worlds: Graphic Novels by Jonathan Nkondo is live now on Kickstarter.
Source: Press Release
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