JUL26P907 - EAN 9781962413770
by (W) Jonathan Djob Nkondo (A) Jonathan Djob Nkondo
Animation director Jonathan Djob Nkondo (Scavenger’s Reign, Gorillaz) tells a melancholy tale of life in a space-faring future. 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 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 Nkondo uses the sterile calm of space as a metaphor for emotional distance, crafting a story that feels both timeless and eerily current
Rated T+
Jonathan Djob Nkondo is a French graphic novelist and animator known for his poetic, minimalist storytelling that blends science fiction with intimate emotional realism. His work is marked by clean lines, sparse dialogue, and unobstructed pages averaging one to three panels per page. His work resonates with readers who appreciate introspective storytelling and visual minimalism, evoking deep emotional truths through understated design, which has earned him recognition in both the graphic novel and animation communities.Jonathan Djob Nkondo is a French graphic novelist and animator known for his poetic, minimalist storytelling that blends science fiction with intimate emotional realism. His work is marked by clean lines, sparse dialogue, and unobstructed pages averaging one to three panels per page. His work resonates with readers who appreciate introspective storytelling and visual minimalism, evoking deep emotional truths through understated design, which has earned him recognition in both the graphic novel and animation communities.
RESTRICTIONS: World (immagine)
Categoria: Books: graphic novels
Ordinabile fino al 24/08/26
By Jonathan Djob Nkondo. Artist Jonathan Djob Nkondo.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 29,99
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 27,06
Altri dettagli per materiale USA
Data di uscita: 15/09/26
Final Order Cutoff: 24/08/26 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)
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