Combining twenty-four different science fiction and fantasy stories by twenty-four different creative teams, this anthology comic focuses on culture clash, exploring what happens when difference civilizations, worlds, and species meet. These are stories of discovery, conflict, communication, misunderstanding, and exploitation. It revels in the wonder of the new, but reminds us that one person’s adventure can be a whole community’s tragedy.

Contributors to new world include award-winning creators like Carla Speed McNeil, comics veterans such as Matt Howarth, internet superstars like Zach Weinersmith, and fresh voices like Blue Delliquanti.