The self-titled “VeeFriends” Comic Book series is where the universe of VeeFriends characters truly comes to life. What began as hand-drawn sketches by Gary Vaynerchuk has evolved into an interconnected storytelling world filled with lessons, adventure, and heart. Across each comic book issue, fans witness the growth, conflict, and purpose behind VeeFriends characters.

VeeFriends’ comic books function much like an anthology series, as each issue invites readers to a standalone story. This narrative design allows fans to jump into any issue without needing to read any other issues in our comic book series. These self-contained stories feature origin stories, first appearances, key moments in the VeeFriends universe, and more.

Our comic books also create canon, as each issue expands the VeeFriends universe and reveals how characters connect, grow, and collide across an ever-evolving narrative. Beyond the storytelling, these comics are highly collectible pieces of VeeFriends history. From rare variant covers and foil packs to CGC-graded and sketch cover editions, every book carries its own unique rarity and artistry.

Whether you’ve been following since Comic Book #1 or are just diving in, this comprehensive breakdown covers every VeeFriends comic to date, and it will be regularly updated.

Comic Book #1: The Battle for Balance Begins

Initial Release:

Comic Book #1: The Battle for Balance Begins was first released digitally on April 17th, 2025. These comic books were never sold publicly. They were exclusively distributed through Gift Goat 15, graded by CGC, and gifted to just 555 Gift Goat holders. No additional copies were printed, making them one of the rarest and most collectible VeeFriends comics ever produced.

Creative Team:

Created by Gary Vaynerchuk | Story By D.J. Coffman | Art By Chris Fason | Cover Art by J. Scott Campbell

Inside the Story:

The VeeFriends go on a mission to help a grieving teen named Mikey before he falls into self-destructive behavior. What ensues is an epic adventure that leads to discovery, healing, and finding purpose.

Cover Art by J. Scott Campbell

This premiere issue features an artful cover illustrated by comic book legend J. Scott Campbell, known for his iconic work with Marvel, DC, and his co-founding of WildStorm’s Cliffhanger imprint. His portfolio includes The Amazing Spider-Man #601 (2009), Wolverine #1 Deadpool variant (2010), Siege #3 Deadpool variant (2010), and Uncanny X-Men #510 partial sketch variant (2009). His work adds a powerful visual legacy to the start of the VeeFriends Comic series.

First Character Appearances:

Persistent Penguin, Balanced Beetle, Cynical Cat, Optimistic Otter, Practical Peacock, Positive Porcupine, Rare Robot, Flex’n Fox

How to Read Comic Book #1: The Battle for Balance Begins

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Comic Book: Special Story Edition A

Initial Release:

VeeFriends Special Story Edition A was first released with Walmart as a physical collectible on October 9th, 2025 at New York Comic Con 2025.

Creative Team:

Created by Gary Vaynerchuk | Story By D.J. Coffman | Art by Chris Fason

Inside the Story:

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.

First Character Appearances:

Ambitious Angel

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Comic Book #2: The Origin of Fearless Fairy

Initial Release:

Comic Book #2: The Origin of Fearless Fairy was first released as a physical collectible on May 2nd, 2025. The comic was released digitally to read online on May 15th, 2025.

Creative Team:

Story & Plot by Gary Vaynerchuk | Script & Art by D.J. Coffman

Bonus Art Pinups by Chris Fason, Ali Castro, and Kate Windels

Inside the Story:

Comic Book #2: The Origin of Fearless Fairy uncovers how Fearless Fairy and her brother blossomed together as fairies, yet diverged on different paths. This magical tale explores a loving sibling rivalry that devolves into a struggle of good versus evil.

First Character 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

Print Run:

3,000 copies of Comic Book #2: The Origin of Fearless Fairy have been printed.

Comic Book #2 Collector Pack and Rarity Structure

How to Read Comic Book #2: The Origin of Fearless Fairy

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Comic Book #3: World Tour

Initial Release:

Comic Book #3: World Tour was first released as a physical collectible on June 23rd, 2025. The comic was released digitally to read online on July 3rd, 2025.

Creative Team:

Created by Gary Vaynerchuk | Story by D.J. Coffman | Art by Chris Fason | Cover B by Andrew Drilon

Inside the Story:

Fearless Fairy and Decisive Duck go on a mission to reinvigorate a despondent woman named Anna who suffered a devastating job loss. As Anna and the VeeFriends adventure through the wondrous lands of VeeWorld, Anna rediscovers her vitality.

First Character Appearances:

Persuasive Pigeon, Perspective Pigeon, Decisive Duck, Capable Caterpillar, Responsive Ram, Gift Goat, Gutsy Gecko

Print Run:

3,000 copies of Comic Book #3: World Tour have been printed.

Blind-Bagged Collector Pack and Cover Rarities

How to Read Comic Book #3: World Tour

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Comic Book #4: Hunt for Harpik

Initial Release:

Comic Book #4: Hunt for Harpik was first released as a physical collectible on September 9th, 2025. The comic was released digitally to read online on October 8th, 2025.

Creative Team:

Created by Gary Vaynerchuk | Story by D.J. Coffman | Art by Kate Windels | Cover B by Jim Mahfood | Back Cover B by Andrew Drilon

Inside the Story:

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.

First Character Appearances:

Willful Wizard, Thoughtful Three-Horned Harpik, Fly Firefly

Print Run:

10,309 copies of Comic Book #4: Hunt for Harpik have been printed and 309 of which were a San Diego Comic Con Retailer Exclusive featuring Jim Mahfood’s Cover B.

Two Collectible Covers

The legendary Jim Mahfood a.k.a Food One brought his distinctive style to the VeeFriends comic universe. Cover B (pictured on the left) followed Mahfood’s memorable artwork on Tank Girl, Clerks, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

VeeFriends proudly debuted the artwork of the very talented Kate Windels (aka Kate Komics), who added Cover A (pictured on the right) to her remarkable body of work. Kate’s art includes her standout character-driven sketch cards in 2025 Topps VeeFriends Chrome.

Blind Bag Collector Pack and Rare Cover Variations

How to Read Comic Book #4: Hunt for Harpik

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Comic Book #5: Motivated Monster

Initial Release:

Comic Book #5: Motivated Monster was first released as a physical collectible on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025.

Creative Team:

Created by Gary Vaynerchuk | Story by D.J. Coffman | Art by Chris Fason | Cover A by Chris Fason | Cover B by Jae Lee

Inside the Story:

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.

First Character Appearances:

Motivated Monster

Print Run:

15,000 copies of Comic Book #5: Motivated Monster have been printed.

Cover Art by Jae Lee & Chris Fason

Cover B (pictured on the left) is illustrated by Eisner Award–winning artist Jae Lee, known for his iconic work on Captain America, Fantastic Four, and The Uncanny X-Men.

Cover A (pictured on the right ) is drawn by Chris Fason, who returned to VeeFriends after his standout work on Comic Book #1: The Battle for Balance and Comic Book #3: World Tour.

Blind Bag Collector Pack and Rare Cover Variants

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Comic Book #6: VEE for Viking

Initial Release:

Comic Book #6: VEE for Viking was first released as a physical collectible on Tuesday, September 23rd 2025.

Creative Team:

Created by Gary Vaynerchuk | Story by D.J. Coffman | Art by Katelyn Windels | Cover B by Jim Mahfood | Cover A by Kate Windels

Inside the Story:

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.

First Character Appearances:

Versatile Viking, Creative Crab, Well-Rounded Warthog, Courageous Cockatoo, Happy Hermit Crab

Print Run:

10,000 copies of Comic Book #6: VEE for Viking have been printed.

Cover Art by Jim Mahfood & Kate Windels

The legendary Jim Mahfood graced VeeFriends with his mythic Cover B (pictured on the left), adding another striking cover to his distinguished portfolio, which includes artwork on Tank Girl, Clerks, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Rising star Kate Windels (aka Kate Komics) followed up on her exciting debut in Comic Book #4: Hunt for Harpik with her artful Cover A (pictured on the right). Kate’s art also includes her outstanding character-driven sketch cards in 2025 Topps VeeFriends Chrome, as well as a cover for VeeFriends Comic Book #7: Notorious Ninja.

Blind Bag Collector Pack and Rare Cover Variants

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Comic Book #7: Notorious Ninja

Initial Release:

Comic Book #7: Notorious Ninja was first released as a physical collectible on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025.

Creative Team:

Created by Gary Vaynerchuk | Script by D.J. Coffman | Art by Katelyn Windels | Cover A by Kate Windels | Cover B by David Mack

Inside the Story:

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?

First Character Appearances:

Notorious Ninja

Print Run:

11,000 copies of Comic Book #7: Notorious Ninja have been printed, including 1000 CGC Graded “Blood Red Editions” that were a New York Comic Con 2025 exclusive.

Cover Art by David Mack & Kate Windels

David Mack brought his unique and critically acclaimed style to the world of VeeFriends with Cover B (pictured on the left). Mack is the bestselling author and artist of Kabuki. He is also known for the opening titles of the Jessica Jones Netflix series, the Captain America: The Winter Soldier film, and the cover art for Neil Gaiman’s American Gods.

Kate Windels (aka Kate Komics) delivered a third remarkable addition to her growing VeeFriends portfolio, bringing her signature style once again to Cover A (pictured on the right). This cover followed Kate’s standout work on Comic Book #4, Comic Book #6, and 2025 Topps VeeFriends Chrome Sketch Cards.

Blind Bag Collector Pack and Rare Cover Variants

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