Is It Canon? Podcast

In Part 2 of our conversation with Jeremy Knows, Success Lead at VeeFriends, we move beyond the Lava Variant program and dive into the bigger picture of what makes the VeeFriends community so special. We talk about: 🌙 Building community through collecting 🃏 What makes collecting meaningful beyond the collectibles themselves 🚀 Gary Vaynerchuk's long-term vision for VeeFriends and the role of...

In this special Part 1 of 2, we're joined by Jeremy Knows, Success Lead at VeeFriends, for a deep dive into one of the most exciting intersections of physical and digital collecting. We discuss the Burn Island Lava Variant currently featuring VeeFriends Comics #23–26, how collectors can burn Book Games NFTs to claim exclusive Lava Variant comics, and what this initiative means for the future o...

Still no new VeeFriends comic? No problem. This week, we turn to the community for questions, hot takes, and some comic debates. We tackle an Overrated or Underrated segment, discuss whether future comic print runs could increase, and share our thoughts on where the VeeFriends Comics ecosystem might be headed. We also get a little more personal, talking about how we're each doing right now and...

No new VeeFriends comic this week? No problem. In this episode, we take a step back from the usual comic breakdown and dive into the bigger question: what makes a VeeFriends comic moment memorable, collectible, or meaningful? We kick things off with a discussion about the new Comic Clippings / Comic Cuts in the VeeFriends Topps Chrome set. If you pulled one, would you keep it or sell it? What woul...

Jim Rugg joins us for a special two-part episode of Is It Canon! Before we dive into VeeFriends Comic #17: Confident Cobra, we sit down with Jim to talk about comics as a whole - why stories matter, what makes comics such a unique medium, how the industry is evolving, and the impact comics can have on readers of all ages. We also discuss Jim's experience working with VeeFriends, his creative p...

Jim Rugg joins us for a special two-part episode of Is It Canon! Before we dive into VeeFriends Comic #17: Confident Cobra, we sit down with Jim to talk about comics as a whole - why stories matter, what makes comics such a unique medium, how the industry is evolving, and the impact comics can have on readers of all ages. We also discuss Jim's experience working with VeeFriends, his creative p...

No comic review this week… so we went full comic conversation mode. In this episode, Tom sends Anne down the rabbit hole with Essex County, and we talk about first impressions, storytelling, and what makes certain comics stick with you long after you finish reading them. We also dive into: 🃏 The upcoming comic clippings in Topps Chrome ✍️ The TWO sketch covers pulled this past week 📚 Why more pe...

This week on Is It Canon? we dive into the first teacher comic from the VeeFriends for Students program — Empathy Is a Superpower written by DJ Coffman with art by Chris Fason. What started as a comic review quickly turned into one of our deepest conversations yet. We talk about parenting, and how our kids often end up being our biggest teachers. The comic’s message around empathy and “never reall...

Vol. 23 — Comic 16: “Witty & Gritty”A relatable story with a lesson in being yourself. In this episode, we dive into VeeFriends Comic 16: Witty & Gritty — a story that feels funny, honest, and a little too real. We talk about what makes this comic so relatable, how the characters handle pressure and personality, and why being yourself is sometimes the grittiest thing you can do.

What happens when you go back to a VeeFriends comic a year later… and look at it through a collector’s lens? In this episode of Is It Canon?, we revisit Issue #2 – Fearless Fairy and break it down from both a storytelling AND collectibility perspective. Has the value changed? Do first appearances matter more than cameos? And how does this issue actually hold up today? We also get into:*Getting int...

Wednesdays aren’t just for comic book store drops… it’s Canon Day. 🎙️This week’s episode is a special one — we’re celebrating 6 months of Is It Canon? For the past half year, we’ve shown up every single week to talk VeeFriends comics, stories, and everything in between… and that’s actually rarer than you might think. Most podcasts don’t even make it past the first few episodes — let alone six mont...

In this episode of Is It Canon?, we’re joined by Kate Wendels to break down Comic 15: Driven Dragon 🐉We dive into the story of Wren, a smaller race dragon, and Windy, the rider who believes in her — even when the odds aren’t exactly in their favor. This comic is all about trust, teamwork, and what happens when two individuals stop trying to win alone and start showing up together. We talk about:*...

What goes into creating a VeeFriends comic cover… and how much of yourself ends up in the art? In this episode of Is It Canon?, we sit down with Agnes Garbowska, the artist behind the cover of VeeFriends Comic Issue #14 (Doggy Daycare) 🎨🐶 We dive into: ✨ Agnes’ journey in the comics world and how she found her style ✨ The story and thought process behind her Issue #14 cover ✨ What it’s like w...

🎙️ Is It Canon? Podcast – Episode: Doggy Daycare 🐶📚We’re joined by the incredibly talented Ali Castro, the author and artist behind VeeFriends Comic #14: Doggy Daycare — and trust us… this isn’t your average daycare story 👀Think less “sit and stay”…and more Ocean’s Eleven meets VeeFriends dogs 🐕💰In this episode, we dive into:🐾 The story behind Doggy Daycare and why it feels like a full-on he...

Comics, Chaos & Questionable German 🇩🇪 This episode… kinda went off the rails. And we’re not mad about it. We briefly touch on VF Comic 32A (yes, we secured TWO 👀)—one heading to grading, one we’ll be diving into in an upcoming episode… but this one? This one’s more about the bigger picture. We get into: 🃏 The evolving comics market 📚 How VeeFriends collectors are starting to explore comics...

This one gets a little… wild. In this episode, Tom and Anne dive into VeeFriends Comic #13: Farm Fights — created by Jim Rugg, with a standout Cover B by Bill Sienkiewicz 🎨We break down:*The story and themes behind Farm Fights*Jim Rugg’s unique style and how it shows up in this issue*That Cover B by....how do you say his name?*Where this comic fits in the bigger VeeFriends universeBut it wouldn’t...

Episode 16 – Deep Dive into VeeFriends Comic #1A (NYCC Exclusive Variant) In this episode, Tom and Anne take a deep dive into VeeFriends Comic Issue #1A — the New York Comic Con exclusive pre-dating the very first VeeFriends comic. What starts as a discussion about a rare collectible quickly turns into a much deeper conversation about the story behind the issue and the emotional themes inside it....

In this episode of "Is It Canon?" we dive into VeeFriends Comic #12 – Mindful Minokawa. This issue takes a different storytelling approach, using historic references and time jumps to explore the origin of Mindful Minokawa. We break down the story structure, the historical elements woven into the narrative, and how the comic uses shifts in time to tell a bigger story. We also discuss the...

Did VeeFriends Comic #11 hit… or miss? 👀🚀👽 In this episode, we break down VeeFriends Comic #11: Adaptable Alien vs Adventurous Astronaut - and let’s just say… we do NOT see it the same way. Tom loved the fast-paced, action-heavy direction of this issue. Anne? Not so much. We dive into:Was the plot cohesive — or a little disjointed? Did the action elevate the story… or overpower the traits? Did...

We decided to revisit comic 1, an issue we have covered in the past, but never did a real deep dive on and discovered some connective tissue that relates it to later comics and And of course we had to play some games...we all know how that usually goes 😂If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments what part of the conversation hit home for you.#Comics #ComicBooks...

In this episode we are talking to Creative Director at VeeFriends - DJ Coffman, who wrote and drew issue 10 - Rare Robot. We also dive into what's in store for VeeFriends Comics in 2026.If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments what part of the conversation hit home for you.#Comics #ComicBooks #ComicCreators #ComicsPodcast #VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics #DJCo...

In this episode, we sit down with Todd Beats, the cover artist behind VeeFriends Comic #10: Rare Robot. Todd shares his journey as an artist in the comic book world, how he found his way into the VeeFriends universe, and what it meant to create the first-ever dual cover B for the same issue. For Comic #10, Todd brought Rare Robot to life in two emotional states: one happy, one mad - each telling a...

In this episode we are talking about comic #9 - Kind Warrior, a story that many will relate to. This issue is all about family and how to deal with trauma, grief and feelings of revenge. 00:00 Intro00:06 Anne's alter ego02:09 Issue 9 facts02:51 VeeWorld07:19 Overall topics - Family, Trauma, Revenge and Grief16:30 Sunday comics17:57 The story42:09 Morals in comics51:31 Our prediction of future...

In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Fason from the VeeFriends team, who worked on Comic Issues #1, #1A, #3, #5, and #8.We dive deep into VeeFriends Comic #8 – Gary Bee, and explore one of its boldest creative choices: telling the first half of the story with no words at all. Chris shares insight into the creative process behind visual-only storytelling, how emotion, pacing, and panel compositio...

🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Eisner Award–winning cartoonist Jim Rugg, the newest member of the VeeFriends Comics creative team. We dive into the real highs and lows of the comics industry over the years, and explore what makes VeeFriends Comics feel genuinely different. Jim shares how traits and character-driven storytelling elevate these comics beyond entertainment—and how comics, at the...