Oni Press and Magnetic Press – the Eisner Award-winning publisher celebrating prestige graphic novels from around the globe since 2013 – are proud to launch the Kickstarter campaign for WORLDS BETWEEN WORLDS – two stand-alone graphic novels written and drawn by internationally acclaimed animator and artist Jonathan Djob Nkondo, who is known for his work on Scavengers Reign, League of Legends, Love, Death & Robots, and several short works for FXX and MTV. PEACEFUL REMISSION and WANDERING represent two distinct, introspective approaches to science fiction from a master of the craft. Fans can support both PEACEFUL REMISSION and WANDERING coming to Kickstarter.
With the launch of the campaign, One Press and Magnetic Press have allowed our fans to get some additional exclusive closer looks at the covers and some of the pages for these stand-alone graphic novels.
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.
Magnetic Press’ Director of Publishing, Mike Kennedy
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. 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.
Magnetic and Oni Press First U.S. Editions of Jonathan Djob Nkondo’s ‘Peaceful Remission’ and ‘Wandering’ Graphic Novels campaign is now open. You can check it out here. In addition, you can find our interview with Magnetic Press’ Director of Publishing, Mike Kennedy, coming soon to Geek Vibes Nation.
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