From online comic strips and Sunday-style shorts to full monthly issues, the comics explore challenges, choices, and lessons we all face. The goal is simple: to make traits more relatable, memorable, and inspiring through storytelling.
With every comic, readers discover new ways to practice positive traits and grow toward a happier, more fulfilled life.
Comics in Newspapers
Drawing Streams
All Comics
Find all comics - daily, newspaper and comic books, on the VeeFriends website in the comic corner.
Join DJ and the other VeeFriends comic artists during their live drawing streams on Youtube, IG, TikTok or the VeeFriends Whatnot.
VeeFriends Comics are now in local news publications across 72 markets in 25 states. Find VeeFriends comics in printed and digital formats every Sunday throughout 2025.
Comic Books - The Canon Age
Since May 2025 VeeFriends is releasing monthly comic books, telling the origin story and intent behind each character.
Issue #01
Issue #02
Issue #03
Issue #04
Issue #05
Issue A
Issue #06
Issue #07
Issue #08
Issue 1
"The VeeFriends Comic Book series officially kicks off with VeeFriends #1: The Battle for Balance Begins — marking the start of a storytelling journey that expands the personalities, histories, and relationships of your favorite VeeFriends characters." - VF Blog
The first comic book, had very limited run of only 555 copies, with a cover designed by the comic legend J. Scott Campbell. This first issue was exclusively for VeeFriends Gift Goat NFT holders, but is available to read online.
First appearances: Cynical Cat, Rare Robot, Positive Porcupine, Optimistic Otter, Balanced Beetle, Flex'n Fox, Practical Peacock, Persistent Penguin
The battle for balance begins
Created by Gary Vaynerchuk | Story By D.J. Coffman | Art By Chris Fason | Cover Art by J. Scott Campbell
Print run: 555
Size: Full size (6.625" x 10.25")
Issue A
First appearances: Ambitious Angel
"VeeFriends Special Story Edition A takes readers through the dramatic moments that precede the thrilling adventure in Comic Book #1: The Battle for Balance Begins. Before the VeeFriends saved a grieving Mikey from his self-destructive behavior after his father passed away, a stunning chain of events took place leading up to the untimely passing of Mikey’s father. VeeFriends Special Story Edition A uncovers these gripping scenes and sets the stage for VeeWorld with depth, heart, and intrigue." - VeeFriends Blog
300 copies of the Special Story Edition A comic NYCC exclusive were graded by CGC and sold on a walmart live show with GaryVee and DJ Coffman.
Size: Full size (6.625" x 10.25")
Special story edition a
Created by Gary Vaynerchuk | Story By D.J. Coffman | Art by Chris Fason
"This issue marks the first official introduction of Fearless Fairy, establishing her origin story as part of VeeFriends canon. This issue explores what it truly means to be fearless — not just bold, but willing to grow. You’ll get a look at where fairies come from, how she discovered her strength, and the role she plays in the wider VeeFriends universe." - VF Blog
Comic #2 was the first VeeFriends comic book made available to the public, comic #1 was only available to Gift Goat NFT holders.
Issue 2
First appearances: Fearless Fairy, Bad Intentions, Knowing Gnome, Gary Bee, Independent Inch Worm, Curious Crane, Prudent Polar Bear, Gentle Giant, Content Condor, Intuitive Iguana, Eager Eagle, Humble Hedgehog, Gracious Grizzly Bear, Truculent T-Rex, Patient Panda, Genuine Giraffe, Tough to Beat a Worm From the Dirt, Mojo Mouse
The origin story of fearless fairy
Story & Plot by Gary Vaynerchuk | Script & Art by D.J. Coffman | Bonus Art Pinups by Chris Fason, Ali Castro, and Kate Windels
Each issue shipped in a sealed blind Collector’s Bag, with rare cover variants hidden inside for fans to chase.
Print run: 3000 comics
Size: Digest (5.5" x 8.5")
First appearances: Persuasive Pigeon, Perspective Pigeon, Decisive Duck, Capable Caterpillar, Responsive Ram, Gift Goat, Gutsy Gecko
WORLD TOUR
Issue 3
Issue #3 introduces Anna, a human, and follows her unexpected journey through VeeWorld, guided by Fearless Fairy and Decisive Duck, who is making his first appearance in the series.
Created by Gary Vaynerchuk | Story by D.J. Coffman | Art by Chris Fason | Cover B by Andrew Drilon
Print run: 3000 comics
Size: Digest (5.5" x 8.5")
hunt for harpik
Issue 4
First appearances: Willful Wizard, Thoughtful Three-Horned Harpik, Fly Firefly
"Willful Wizard hires three brave adventurers to venture deep within the Frowning Forest to track down the Thoughtful Three-Horned Harpik, a legendary monstrous creature. Their dangerous search-and-find mission depicts why you should confirm what you’re told before believing it." - VeeFriends Blog
Print run: 10,309 copies
Size: Digest (5.5" x 8.5")
Created by Gary Vaynerchuk | Story by D.J. Coffman | Art by Kate Windels | Cover B by Jim Mahfood | Back Cover B by Andrew Drilon
First appearances: Motivated Monster
Motivated Monster
Issue 5
"In the depressed and forgotten city of Gary, Indiana, an unlikely hero transcends his family’s legacy of being losers by rising into Motivated Monster. This dark, harrowing, and inspiring origin story demonstrates how some monsters don’t destroy, they rebuild." - VeeFriends Blog
Created by Gary Vaynerchuk | Story by D.J. Coffman | Art by Chris Fason | Cover A by Chris Fason | Cover B by Jae Lee
Print run: 15,000 copies
Size: Full size (6.625 x 10.25 inches)
First appearances: Versatile Viking, Creative Crab, Well-Rounded Warthog, Courageous Cockatoo, Happy Hermit Crab
vee for viking
Issue 6
"Versatile Viking sets sail on the high seas as he journeys across uncharted waters in a quest for a new life. When a shipwreck leaves Viking stranded on a mysterious shore, he’s led into a test of his versatility that will determine his destiny." - VeeFriends Blog
Created by Gary Vaynerchuk | Story by D.J. Coffman | Art by Katelyn Windels | Cover B by Jim Mahfood | Cover A by Kate Windels
Print run: 10,000 copies
Size: Digest (5.5" x 8.5")
First appearances: Notorious Ninja
Notorious ninja
Issue 7
"In 1990s Southern California, Renji Shinoda just wants to be the next Tony Hawk. But when his family calls on him to inherit their Notorious Legacy, he’s torn between chasing his dream of becoming a pro skater, and carrying the weight of a clan that’s been in a stealth war for centuries. Will he carve out his own path, or take up the mantle that cost his father everything?" - VeeFriends Blog
Created by Gary Vaynerchuk | Script by D.J. Coffman | Art by Katelyn Windels | Cover A by Kate Windels | Cover B by David Mack
Print run: 11,000 copies
Size: Full size (6.625 x 10.25 inches)
