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 #DJCoffman #RareRobot #future

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 different story, each carrying its own meaning.

We dive into:

*Todd’s path through comics and art

*The creative process behind the Rare Robot covers

*How the happy and mad versions connect to the trait and story

*What it’s like contributing to a growing comic IP like VeeFriends

This conversation goes beyond the artwork - it’s about storytelling, emotion, and how a single cover can reflect very real human experiences.

If you’re into comics, cover art, VeeFriends, or the creative process behind meaningful visuals, this episode is for you.

👇 Let us know in the comments which Rare Robot cover hit you harder: happy or mad?

📚 Watch now and meet the artist behind the magic!

👇 Drop your favorite part of the conversation in the comments!About Todd Beats:Website: www.toddbeats.com

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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 comics1:01:54 Cover B1:05:21 Favorite Panel1:11:51 Community questions1:29:24 Comic #10 - Rare RobotIf 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 #Kindness #kindwarrior #tomscioli #katewindels #family #grief #trauma #revenge #family

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 composition replace dialogue, and why silence can sometimes say more than words ever could.This episode is all about comics as an emotional medium, visual storytelling, and how VeeFriends continues to push the boundaries of what a comic can be.If you’re into comics, art, storytelling, or the deeper layers of the VeeFriends universe — this one’s for you.00:00 Intro00:25 Chris' role within VeeFriends04:20 Getting started and diving into the stories6:42 Working on the first VeeFriends comic9:04 1A - More to the story14:10 How it started15:58 Artists for the comics17:08 Working on comic 320:47 A wild theory22:43 Comic 5 and its dark nature26:35 Young Chris30:11 Gary Bee - A big issue and character52:57 Favorite Panel56:49 Community Question & The Dreams1:05:43 Favorite issue and upcoming projects1:10:30 Who gets to pick the characters1:11:35 Favorite character1:15:26 Tom and Anne - The aftermathIf 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 #ChrisFason #CreatorsJourney #Storytelling #VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics

🎙️ 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 their best, can build community, spark conversations, and actually impact people’s lives.00:00 Intro01:15 From reading comics to making them04:53 Jim's background and the history of comics10:11 Jim's favorite character11:37 First intro to VeeFriends comics13:29 Trait-based comics16:58 How to get into comics24:57 Street Angel29:07 The VF comics team35:44 The comic industry over time42:13 Comics as a community tool46:45 Farm Fights (Chick Tracts)58:04 Comic 8 and it's alternate cover1:12:23 Favorite Panel1:28:34 Rapid fire questionsIf you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments what part of the conversation hit home for you.Jim Rugghttps://www.jimrugg.com/#Comics #ComicBooks #ComicCreators #ComicsCommunity #ComicsPodcast #JimRugg #EisnerAward #ComicIndustry #CreatorsJourney #Storytelling #VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics

In this episode, we dive deeper into Comic #7 — Notorious Ninja.We talk through the time jumps, how the story moves across different moments, and what that does to the pacing and emotional impact of the comic. Instead of a straight-line narrative, this issue asks the reader to connect the dots — and we discuss how that choice affects the way the story lands.This conversation is less about explaining every panel and more about how the comic feels, how it reads on a second pass, and why this issue may resonate differently depending on your own experiences.00:00 Intro02:10 Preview18:23 Not every comic is for everyone21:04 Notorious Ninja - Renji35:39 Easter Eggs43:30 Favorite Panel49:18 Plot hole?51:02 Detailed character pages53:27 The cover art1:00:11 Game: Get to know your host1:11:21 RecapQuestion of the WeeK:What is Anne's alter ego name for her bad cop era?Giveaway:Subscribe and leave a comment under this episode to be entered into a drawing for a 9.0 graded Blood Red nInja Comic signed by David Mack.#comics #ComicBooks #ComicPodcast #VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics #IsItCanon #GaryVee #coverart #comic #favoritepanel #podcast #NotoriousNinja #Comic7

We are looking back on VeeFriends Comics in 2025 and the start of our podcast. We discuss our favorite comics, guests we have on, moments we we won't forget anytime soon, and events that mattered. We talk about 2026 - our prediction for the comics and our goals for the podcast and ourselves.00:00 Intro00:49 How it started/ The Goal03:32 VeeFriends Comics in 202506:39 Favorite Comic of 202528:49 The comic animations32:16 Thank you!35:55 Just go for it / Highs of 202542:56 2026 Goals and what we are excited about58:04 Guest1:11:45 Fun moments1:17:29 Why this works1:21:22 Community1:26:28 Why we love this1:29:21 Questions for TomTell us your 3 favorite Veefriends comics of 2025 and why in the comments!#comicpodcast #comic #comicbook #podcast #Veefriends #veefriendscomics #podcasthost #2025 #2026 #2025recap #2026goals #garyvee #krainak #adamripps #djcoffman #jimrugg #katewindels #andrewdrilon #comiccover #comicart #coverart #storyrtelling

This episode is all about "Vee Is for Viking" —a story about change, going through darkness, and adaptation. Tom and Anne break down how this comic reflects real life: those lonely, uncomfortable moments where growth is happening, even when it doesn’t feel like it.00:00 Intro00:12 Take the time and reread03:23 Issue #6 06:30 Favorite panel and the metaphores17:29 Comic 6 is a reflection of life23:10 VeeFriends helping people when they need it28:41 Room for interpretation35:20 Game: Deserted IslandWhich three animals would you bring on a deserted island with you?Let us know in the comments!#Comics #ComicBooks #ComicPodcast #VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics #IsItCanon #GaryVee #coverart #comic #favoritepanel #podcast #viking #comic6

In this episode, we sit down with Andy Krainak, President of VeeFriends, for a deep, behind-the-scenes conversation about the VeeFriends universe and the stories that shaped it.We dive into VeeFriends Comic #5: Motivated Monster—breaking down the themes, panels, and why this issue is such a powerful reflection of Gary Vaynerchuk’s mindset and core messages. Andy shares insight into how the characters were originally created alongside Gary back in 2021 in Malibu, and how those early ideas evolved into the comics we see today.We also talk about VeeFriends comics offsites, the creative process behind building story through traits, and why Motivated Monster stands out as more than just a comic—it’s a visual blueprint for self-belief.00:00 Intro04:41 Who is Andy Krainak?06:54 Character development - From inception to comics09:26 Comics within VeeFriends and the industry as a whole13:05 Andy's part in the comics14:38 Comics offside and the brainstorming process19:49 Gary's passion for VeeFriends and the stories21:51 Deep dive into comic #5 33:17 The creation of VeeFriends39:36 Favorite Panel43:59 All in on comics and building the team48:52 The moment it hit56:52 Game: Blind ranking1:07:50 The Catfish and bison saga1:12:38 Game: Showdowns 1:20:30 Events and their impact👇 Let us know in the commentsWhich panel or moment from comic #5 shoot out to you the most?Read the VeeFriends Comics:https://veefriends.com/comics#Comics #ComicBooks #ComicPodcast #VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics #IsItCanon #GaryVee #motivated #coverart #comic #favoritepanel #JaeLee #podcast

In this episode, we’re joined by Kate Windels, a VeeFriends comic artist, to dive deep into Comic #4 (Hunt for Harpik) and get a sneak peak into Comic #9 (Kind Warrior).We talk about Kate’s creative journey, how she became involved with VeeFriends, and her approach to cover art, panel composition, and visual storytelling. Kate walks us through the inspiration behind the Harpik, highlights her favorite panels, and breaks down the balance between drawing and writing when telling a story through comics.We touch on the process of Comic #9: Kind Warrior, Kate's first VeeFriends comic fully written and illustrated.Whether you’re a VeeFriends fan, comic collector, or aspiring artist, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how these stories come to life.👇 Let us know in the commentsWhich panel or moment from Harpik stood out to you the most?Find more of Kate's work:IG @KateKomicsWebsite www.katelynwindels.com#Comics #ComicBooks #ComicPodcast #VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics #IsItCanon #GaryVee #harpik #coverart #comic #favoritepanel