Welcome to Part 1 of our deep dive into the Collectability of VeeFriends Comics — with Head of Collectibles Adam Ripps.In this episode, we sit down and tackle some of the biggest questions collectors have been asking about VeeFriends comics and the future of it, and dive into VeeFriends Comic Nr. 2 and the Origin Story of Fearless Fairy and Bad Intention.We cover:🎨 Blank sketch covers — are they coming back? 📦 Comic formats — will VeeFriends ever release comics outside of blind bags? Could we see cheaper, widely available versions in stores?🖌️ Rarities & variants — sketch covers, blank sketches, variant covers, and why they matter for VeeFriends collectors🃏 Collectible crossovers — how sticker and comic art are starting to blend—especially with the new VeeFriends Spectacular Super Sticker Series coming in February💡 GaryVee’s creativity — where it shows up in the comics, and how it ties into the broader comic industry⭐ Industry influences — from legends like J. Scott Campbell and Rob Liefeld to how VeeFriends is building its own lane🧠 Behind the scenes — insights from the Comics Team and their off-site in March00:00 Intro01:25 Alpha vs Canon Age03:08 Issue 2 - The origin of Fearless Fairy 07:11 Nostalgia meets Innovation 19:44 Adam's Part in the Comic Book Creation22:55 Blind Bags, Cover Rarities and Collectibility29:35 Blank Sketch Covers37:27 Comic Distribution42:34 VeeFriends Comics - The Missing Piece49:00 Issue 2 Character BackgroundA fun, honest, collector-focused conversation about where VeeFriends comics are headed and how the universe is evolving across collectibles.📚 Part 2 drops on November 26th 🎙️ Hosted by Tom & Anne👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment what you want us to cover next!#Comics #ComicBooks #ComicPodcast #VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics #IsItCanon #OriginStory #AdamRipps #GaryVee #cgc #grading #collectibles #FearlessFairy #BadIntentions
VeeFriends just dropped their own comics podcast — "Making Comics Now" hosted by DJ Coffman and Jim Rugg — and we HAD to talk about it. 👀🔥In this short 15-minute episode, we break down the biggest takeaways from their first show:• Jim's background and artistic influences• behind-the-scenes insight into creating each issue• the creative process, character choices, and storytelling decisions• what surprised us, what inspired us, and why this new VF podcast matters for comic fansIf you love the VF comics, the art, the lore, or the creators behind them, this quick review will get you hyped for what’s coming next.Watch the first Episode of "Making Comics Now":Watch our 2 part Episodes with DJ Coffman:Vol 2 - Part 1 Vol 2 - Part 2 🎙️ Is It Canon? hosted by Tom & AnneCome for the stories, stay for the laughs.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment what you want us to cover next!#Comics #ComicBooks #VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics #IsItCanon #ComicPodcast #DJCoffman #JimRugg #comiccon #comiccover #garyvee
Part 2 of this episode, we sit down with DJ Coffman, the writer and creative director behind VeeFriends Comics, to dive deep into the origin of VeeFriends Comic Books.
We discuss how characters are chosen, get a behind the scenes look of the Comic offsites, discuss the recent addition to the team - Jim Rugg, and talk ComicCons.
Whether you’re a long-time VeeFriends collector or new to the comics, this episode gives you a peek inside the passion, process, and purpose behind the pages.
00:00 Intro
00:25 Art vs Writing
04:20 The Move to Full Sized Comics
10:00 Expanding the Team - Jim Rugg Joins VeeFriends
15:09 Picking the Characters21:20 Sunday Comics and Canon
26:23 Issue "A" - Story Development of Bad Intentions
33:32 Favorite Panel & Preview of Issue #8 Art by Chris Fason
39:08 Future Issues & The Comic Book Industry
44:44 Tom Nerding Out - Talking Bandis with DJ
51:08 ComicCon and other IRL Events
57:42 Collecting and Storytelling
01:00:49 Let's Play some Games
01:07:12 The Missing Piece in VeeFriends
01:08:18 The Podcast & The Comics
01:12:10 Community Questions
🎙️ Hosted by Tom & Anne
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment what you want us to cover next
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In this episode, we sit down with DJ Coffman, the writer and creative director behind VeeFriends Comics, to dive deep into the origin story of the series. From how Issue #1 came to life, to the making of the Special Story Edition "A", DJ takes us behind the scenes of how this universe evolved from sketches into storytelling.We also talk about DJ’s creative background, early character and story development, and how everything shifted after the first VeeFriends Comic Summit—a creative gathering in the Minnesota woods in March 2025 that changed the course of the series.Whether you’re a long-time VeeFriends collector or new to the comics, this episode gives you a peek inside the passion, process, and purpose behind the pages.00:00 Intro00:50 Dj's Background09:47 The Power of Comics13:06 Gary's Imagination18:42 Dj Joins the VeeFriends Team25:15 The Transition to Comic Books31:20 33:26 Issue 1 and Special Story Edition "A"36:35 WTF are VeeFriends43:08 How the Comics Connect49:48 First Comic Summit57:19 Comics are Like Therapy1:01:55 Preview of Volume 2 - Part 2🎙️ Hosted by Tom & Anne📚 Part 2 drops on November 12th — where we explore the next chapter in the comic’s creation.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment what you want us to cover next!
Every hero (and podcast) needs an origin story — and this is ours.
In Is It Canon, Volume 1: Our First Appearance, Anne and Tom pull back the cover to reveal what this podcast is all about — exploring the art, storytelling, and impact of comics like VeeFriends (and beyond).
We’ll talk about who we are, what inspired this podcast, and how we plan to bridge collectors, creators, and casual readers through the magic of panels and pages.
Expect laughs, debates, hot takes, and maybe a few deep cuts only real collectors will catch.
Welcome to the start of a new story.
It’s time to ask the question: Is it canon?
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:34 Our Background in Comics
0:02:00 Comics & VeeFriends
0:12:28 Current state of VeeFriends Comics
0:19:55 "Is It Canon?"
0:26:48 Understanding Comics
0:31:25 Collecting, Grading and Values
0:35:45 Character Development
0:40:58 Future Issues
0:47:50 This Podcast in 3 Words
0:50:30 Who Would Win in a Fight?
0:53:58 Who's That VeeFriend? OR The Most Painful Game Ever