Two surreal visions of the future arrive today as Oni Press and Magnetic Press launch the Kickstarter campaign for WORLDS BETWEEN WORLDS, spotlighting internationally acclaimed animator and artist Jonathan Djob Nkondo.
AIPT can exclusively reveal preview pages from WANDERING, one of two stand-alone graphic novels in the campaign, alongside PEACEFUL REMISSION. Known for his work on Scavengers Reign, League of Legends, Love, Death & Robots, and projects for FXX and MTV, Nkondo brings his singular visual language to U.S. readers in definitive hardcover editions.
A world above. A world below.
Set in a future where the Earth’s surface has become an arid desert scattered with strange geometric creatures and isolated water sources, WANDERING imagines humanity retreating underground. Beneath the scorched crust lies a dense network of subterranean life: theaters, malls, food courts, and highway interchanges that mirror the lost world above in unsettling ways.
Nkondo follows the drifting paths of two men. One moves across the open wastelands above. The other navigates the sprawling urban maze below. They never meet, yet their lives echo each other in tone and rhythm. The result is a quiet, haunting meditation on alienation, routine, freedom, and the invisible structures that shape our existence.
Told without dialogue, WANDERING unfolds as a nonlinear and atmospheric experience. Nkondo’s clean, fluid linework guides the reader through wide, contemplative spaces and tight interior moments. His fascination with unspoken inner lives, familiar to fans of Scavengers Reign, is fully on display here. Each page invites reflection rather than explanation.
The art behind the silence
Nkondo’s work carries a distinctly handmade sensibility. Every line feels deliberate, textured, and personal. Even in futuristic settings, there is warmth in the imperfections, a sense that each mark bears the presence of the artist. That tactile quality grounds the surreal imagery, making the world feel intimate despite its vast emptiness.
WANDERING is presented as an unwrapped hardcover with exposed binding and a color cardstock sleeve. The raw exterior contrasts with the sleek futurism inside, evoking the feel of a recovered artifact from another time. The 6.5 by 9-inch greyscale format reinforces the stark atmosphere of the story.
For collectors, a limited edition boxed set of WORLDS BETWEEN WORLDS will also be available, featuring both graphic novels in a sturdy illustrated slipcase, a signed and numbered bookplate, and a 48-page softcover art book by Nkondo.
A defining moment for a distinctive voice
Since the premiere of Scavengers Reign in 2025, Nkondo has emerged as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary animation. With WANDERING and PEACEFUL REMISSION, readers can now explore the ideas and aesthetics that underpin his animated work in their most personal and complete form.
The Kickstarter campaign for WORLDS BETWEEN WORLDS launches today. Fans can support WANDERING and PEACEFUL REMISSION now and secure these definitive editions directly through the campaign.
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