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