A surreal, emotionally charged sci‑fi drama, PEACEFUL REMISSION follows an aging couple on a drifting asteroid home as a mysterious disturbance exposes the quiet fractures in their long‑standing relationship.

The press release follows:

Media Release – A BOLD, SURREAL VISION OF THE FUTURE FROM SUPERSTAR ANIMATOR JONATHAN DJOB NKONDO! Oni Press and Magnetic Press – the Eisner Award-winning publisher celebrating prestige graphic novels from around the globe since 2013 – are proud to announce the publication of PEACEFUL REMISSION, a new graphic novel written and drawn by internationally acclaimed animator and artist Jonathan Djob Nkondo, best known for his work on Scavengers Reign, League of Legends, Love, Death & Robots, as well as his contribution to Gorillaz’s latest animated short film, “The Mountain, The Moon Cave, and The Sad God.” Hot on the heels of Magnetic and Oni Press’ smash-hit Kickstarter campaign, PEACEFUL REMISSION will arrive in comic shops on September 16th.

Find PEACEFUL REMISSION HC on Amazon!





“Jonathan Djob Nkondo’s work as an animator, storyboard artist, and director has earned him a broad community of fans and respect around the world, and these personal graphic novels highlight his keen eye for world-building and pacing,” says Magnetic’s Director of Publishing Mike Kennedy. “PEACEFUL REMISSION is a heartfelt and haunting look at what the future might have in store and the timeless joys and struggles of relationships.”

Set in a satellite asteroid 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 surreal, 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, Jonathan Djob Nkondo uses the sterile calm of space as a metaphor for emotional distance, crafting a story that feels both timeless and eerily current.

Over 3,000 fans came together to back Jonathan Djob Nkondo’s graphic novels on Kickstarter, and on September 16th, PEACEFUL REMISSION will be available in bookstores and comic shops for readers to discover the artist’s masterful work for themselves.

For more updates on Magnetic Press, visit them on X, Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram

PEACEFUL REMISSION HC
Writer: Jonathan Djob Nkondo
Art And Cover: Jonathan Djob Nkondo
On Sale: 9/16/2026
$29.99 | 260 Pgs. | HC

About the Creator

Jonathan Djob Nkondo is a French‑Congolese animator, illustrator, and comics creator whose work blends surreal landscapes, quiet emotional tension, and a uniquely fluid visual language. His short animations and comics have earned him a devoted following, but his global breakthrough came with his contributions to the critically acclaimed animated series Scavenger’s Reign, where his sensibilities helped shape the show’s otherworldly environments and meditative tone. As a key designer on the original award-nominatedanimated short film, “Scavengers,”his contributions continued to develop the series into the unique phenomenon it has become, providing storyboards and directing multiple episodes himself. He is known for his atmospheric world‑building, his minimalist yet emotionally charged storytelling, and his ability to blend the surreal with deeply human experiences.

About Magnetic Press

MAGNETIC PRESS is a subsidiary of Polarity that publishes graphic novels, art books, and periodicals curated with a focus on internationally recognized content and talent, presented with premium quality design and production value. The Magnetic brand was founded by writer and video game veteran Mike Kennedy in 2013 as the independent publishing company Magnetic Press, Inc, featuring creators both new and established from around the world, sharing their stories with an English-language audience often for the first time. Their award-winning library includes such celebrated titles as the Love series of wordless wildlife graphic novels, as well as Eisner-nominated books Mister Invincible, The Monkey King, Aster of Pan, Pistouvi, Irena, Stay, A Sea of Love, Watersnakes, Herakles, Doomboy, A Glance Backward, Little Tails, The Ghost of Gaudi, and Dave Dorman’s Wasted Lands Omnibus. Magnetic has earned a total of 37 Eisner Award nominations in their first ten years of eligibility, winning its first trophy in 2024 for Best Production Design of Dracula/Frankenstein Boxed Set. Magnetic also won the Gold Medal of Excellence in the graphic novel category of the 2015 Independent Publisher Awards for Love: The Fox.

PLEASE NOTE- As an Amazon Associate and an eBay Partner Network Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The links are designed both to help you find the products, and to help support my work on ComicList.Info.

This is an independent ComicList.Info post by ComicList creator Charles LePage while the GoCollect blog is inactive.