A Stand-Up Dreamer And His Ghost Roommate Hit The Stage

VeeFriends Comic Book #16 introduces Witty Weasel and Gritty Ghost in their first-ever comic book appearances and story, as the struggling stand-up comic Witty Weasel and his invisible roommate Gritty Ghost chase laughs, survival, and making it in a brutal comedy scene.

Witty & Gritty is a comedy underdog story. Witty Weasel is chasing his comedy dreams, while Gritty Ghost, a failed comedian who literally died trying, supports him along the way. Together, they navigate open mics, betrayal, self-doubt, and the pressure to compromise, learning that honesty is the only joke that truly lands.

Written by D.J. Coffman and illustrated by Chris Fason, Witty & Gritty continues VeeFriends’ anthology run of character-first stories that blend humor, heart, and meaning. This issue launches on Thursday, April 30th at 12pm ET on the VeeFriends online shop, alongside a live drop on Whatnot that same day at 10:30pm ET hosted by GaryVee.

Fast Facts

Issue: VeeFriends Comic Book #16
Created by: Gary Vaynerchuk
Story by: D.J. Coffman
Art by: Chris Fason
First Comic Appearance: Witty Weasel and Gritty Ghost
Format: Sealed Collector’s Comic Pack with rare variant chase editions
Edition Size: 10,000 total copies
Cover Breakdown: Cover A by Chris Fason, Cover B by Jay Howell
Where To Buy: shop.veefriends.com
Holder Sale: Wednesday, April 29th @ 12pm ET through Thursday, April 30th @ 12pm ET
Public Sale: Thursday, April 30th @ 12pm ET
Launch Price: $24.99 (15% off)
Live Drop: Thursday, April 30th @ 10:30pm ET on veefriends.com/live

Witty Weasel And Gritty Ghost Make Their First Comic Book Appearances

Witty Weasel

Witty Weasel has appeared across NFTs, tees, hoodies, Super Stickers, and trading cards, but Comic Book #16 marks the first time fans get to step inside Witty Weasel’s world and learn what drives him. In this story, Witty Weasel heads to the big city to pursue a dream, carrying painful childhood memories and personal struggles with him. Comedy has always been his medicine, but being witty in real life is different from owning the stage when the spotlight is on.

Gritty Ghost

Gritty Ghost is one of the most recognizable and beloved VeeFriends characters, having appeared on NFTs, trading cards, Super Stickers, tees, hoodies, and FriendsCaps. In Comic Book #16, he finally gets his first comic book role as a failed comedian who died chasing the dream, but never gave up on his passion for comedy and writing. Now, he pushes Witty Weasel to keep standing up, keep swinging, and keep going for the dream, while also trying to steer his friend away from the mistakes that defined his own life.

A Comedy With Something Real To Say

On the surface, Comic Book #16 is about stand-up comedy, bad gigs, rough nights, the toxic competitiveness of the comedy world, and the desperate pursuit of catching a big break. Underneath that, it is a story about what happens when someone stops performing for approval and starts speaking from something real.

Honesty Is The Real Way To Success

Witty & Gritty is about learning that pretending, performing, or chasing approval leads nowhere. Real progress comes when you speak from lived experience, even when it is uncomfortable. The story treats honesty as both a creative tool and a form of healing.

Dreams Are Earned, Not Granted

This story rejects the myth of overnight success. Every small win comes after failure, humiliation, and persistence. Witty & Gritty explores what it actually costs to chase a dream, financially, emotionally, and morally, and asks whether the pursuit is still worth it when the path is unforgiving.

Failure Isn’t Fatal

Bombed sets, bad decisions, and missed opportunities are not treated as punchlines. They are part of the process. Through Witty Weasel and Gritty Ghost, the story reframes failure as a necessary step toward growth, not a reason to quit. As Gritty Ghost likes to say, “Keep standing up!”

Truth Hurts, And Heals

At the heart of Witty & Gritty is the idea that real comedy comes from real pain. Vulnerability, honesty, and lived experience create deeper connections than safe material ever could. The laughs in this story are earned through truth, not tricks.

Integrity Versus Success

The comedy world in Comic Book #16 is competitive, corrupt, and unforgiving. Stolen material, shortcuts, and compromise are all part of the landscape. Witty Weasel is constantly forced to choose between making it and doing it the right way, making integrity the moral spine of the story.

Partnership Through Failure

Witty Weasel and Gritty Ghost form an emotional partnership built on shared failure, belief, and resilience. Gritty Ghost represents the dream that did not work out, and the warning of what happens when someone gives up too soon. Together, they show that success is less about talent and more about refusing to stay down.

Cover Art: Chris Fason & Jay Howell

Cover A: Chris Fason

Cover A is illustrated by Chris Fason, who also drew the interior art for Comic Book #16. Chris is an illustrator and indie comics creator with over two decades of storytelling experience that he has brought to the VeeFriends Comics team. Rooted in childhood memories of newspaper strips and classic comic adventures, Chris blends heartfelt nostalgia with a sense of purpose, creating work that feels warm, intentional, and character-driven.

With this release, Chris adds another major entry to his growing VeeFriends comics body of work. His past contributions include illustrating the interiors for Comic Book #1, Cover A and interior art of Comic Book #3: World Tour, Comic Book #5: Motivated Monster, Comic Book #8: Gary Bee, and the Cover and interior art for Comic Book: Special Edition A.

Cover B: Jay Howell

Cover B is illustrated by Jay Howell, whose unmistakable style brings a completely different energy to Comic Book #16. Howell is best known for his work as the character designer for Fox’s hit show Bob’s Burgers, and as the co-creator, art director, and executive producer of Nickelodeon’s animated children’s show Sanjay and Craig. Howell’s unique line style, eccentric characters, carefree wit, and no-permissions-asked artistic approach have been exhibited around the world and have led to collaborations with brands including Vans, Gucci, and Playboy.

Rare Variants & Comic Collector Pack Breakdown

Comic Book #16 comes sealed in a Collector’s Comic Pack, turning each blind bag into a surprise pull. The format remains one of the most collectible parts of the VeeFriends Comics experience, with rare variants and one-of-one chase editions built into every launch.

GaryVee’s 1/1 Sketch Cover and the 1/1 Lollipop edition remain some of the biggest chases in the run. Chris Fason also contributes two sketch covers, adding an extra layer of collectibility to a release he helped define through the interior art and Cover A.

How To Buy VeeFriends Comic Book #16

Phase 1: NFT Holder Sale (Early Access)

Who: Series 1 and Series 2/Iconics NFT holders
When: Wednesday, April 29th @ 12pm ET through Thursday, April 30th @ 12pm ET
Where: shop.veefriends.com
Series 1 Price: $19.99 (30% off) | Up to 3 books per NFT held
Series 2 / Iconics Price: $22.99 (20% off) | Up to 2 books per NFT held

Phase 2: Public Sale (with launch week price)

Who: Open to everyone
When: Thursday, April 30th @ 12pm ET
Where: shop.veefriends.com
Launch Week Price: $24.99 (15% off)

Standard Pricing (After Launch Window)

$29.99 on all platforms after discounted launch pricing ends on Monday, May 4th @ 12pm ET.

New To VeeFriends Comics? Catch Up On Every Issue

VeeFriends Comics is an ongoing anthology series where each issue centers on one character, a pair of characters, or a themed character group from across the VeeFriends universe. Every issue stands on its own, which means new readers can jump in anywhere.

Here’s a quick guide to the series so far:

• Issue #1: The Battle for Balance Begins — featuring Persistent Penguin, Balanced Beetle, Cynical Cat, Optimistic Otter, Practical Peacock, Positive Porcupine, Rare Robot, Flex’n Fox
• Issue #2: The Origin of Fearless Fairy — featuring Fearless Fairy & Bad Intentions
• Issue #3: World Tour — featuring Fearless Fairy & Decisive Duck
• Issue #4: Hunt for Harpik — featuring Willful Wizard and the Thoughtful Three-Horned Harpik
• Issue #5: Motivated Monster
• Issue #6: VEE is for Viking — featuring Versatile Viking
• Issue #7: Notorious Ninja
• Issue #8: Gary Bee
• Issue #9: Kind Warrior
• Issue #10: Rare Robot
• Issue #11: Adventurous Astronaut — featuring Adaptable Alien & Adventurous Astronaut
• Issue #12: Mindful Minokawa
• Issue #13: Farm Fights — 12 first appearances
• Issue #14: Doggy Daycare — 8 first appearances
• Issue #15: Driven Dragon — featuring Driven Dragon

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“Comic Book #16 brings Witty Weasel and Gritty Ghost into the spotlight with a story that is funny, scrappy, and real. What starts as a battle to survive the comedy scene becomes a deeper story about honesty, resilience, and why the people who make it are usually the ones who keep standing up.” — VeeFriends

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VeeFriends has released the 2026 VeeFriends Collectible Coins on TikTok Shop. This exciting new product brings unique rarities and art styles. It also includes randomly inserted, highly coveted, pure .999 fine silver and pure .999 24K gold coins. The collection spotlights 55 VeeFriends characters through artfully designed collectible coins that create a story out of every pull.

These collectible coins mark the world’s most advanced collectible coin series built entirely around a character IP. Each of the 55 characters appears across three art styles (Classic, Comic, and OG) and three metal finishes (.999 Fine Silver Plated, .999 24K Gold Plated, and Black Gold Plated). All of these coins are graded by industry leader NGC, creating a premium collectible experience that feels stylish, layered, and unique. In each pack, you can also find a randomized Very, Very, Very, Very, Mini Comic that delivers a story about one of the 55 featured characters.

Don’t miss the First Look Presale MEGA Show with GaryVee this Wednesday, April 22nd at 5:15 PM ET!

The 2026 VeeFriends Collectible Coins drop first on TikTok Shop in the U.S. The pre-order window lasts from April 22nd to April 29th, exclusively for domestic U.S. addresses. Global release with select retailers and breakers will follow later this year.

PLEASE NOTE: These are collectible coins, not denominated coins representing any legal tender.

Fast Facts:

Product: 2026 VeeFriends Collectible Coins
Grading: NGC Graded Gem Proof Coin
Characters: 55 VeeFriends characters + 1 exclusive pure silver character (Eager Eagle)
3 Art Styles: Classic, Comic, OG
3 Metal Finishes: Zinc metal coin plated with the following, Pure .999 Fine Silver Plated, Pure .999 24K Gold Plated, Black Gold Plated
What’s inside: 1 NGC Graded Gem Proof Coin (with a chance to pull a Pure .999 24K Gold Coin, Pure .999 Fine Silver Coin, or rare Battle Coin), and 1 randomized Very, Very, Very, Very Mini Comic
3 Special Inserts: five different Battle Coins, one pure .999 Fine Silver Coins, or Pure .999 24K Gold Coin (pure coins weigh about ~20 grams)
Price: $55 Per Pack, $550 Per Box (10 packs per Box), $5,500 Per Case (100 packs per Case)
Where: TikTok Shop in the U.S. (mobile-access only, domestic U.S. addresses only)
Pre-order Window: April 22nd to April 29th
Ship Date: August 20th, 2026
Holder Claim: 1 pack per eligible Series 1 Gift Goat, Series 1 Spectacular of featured characters + Series 2 Rookie 2022 Spectacular of featured characters
Holder Claim Window: April 22nd — May 6th, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: These are collectible coins, not denominated coins representing any legal tender.

What Are The 2026 VeeFriends Collectible Coins And What’s In It?

The 2026 VeeFriends Collectible Coins is a blind unboxing experience designed to make every reveal feel like a collectible pull and a character discovery. Inside each pack is 1 NGC Graded Gem Proof Coin featuring one of 55 VeeFriends characters, along with a randomized Very, Very, Very, Very Mini Comic about one of the 55 featured characters. The format blends collectible design, mystery, and storytelling into one thrilling experience.

PLEASE NOTE: The 2026 VeeFriends Collectible Coins launch first as a pre-order exclusively on TikTok Shop in the U.S. (mobile-only), running April 22 — April 29, 2026. The expected ship date for this product is August 20th. The 2026 VeeFriends Collectible Coins will be available to domestic U.S. addresses only. Global release with select retailers and breakers will come later this year!

These are collectible coins, not denominated coins representing any legal tender.

Featured Characters:

Each pack features one of 55 possible VeeFriends characters (all from VeeFriends comic books):

Adaptable Alien · Adventurous Astronaut · Articulate Armadillo · Aspiring Alpaca · Bad Intentions · Bad-Ass Bulldog · Balanced Beetle · Big Game Bandicoot · Bullish Bull · Calm Clam · Common Sense Cow · Confident Cobra · Cynical Cat · Dapper Dachshund · Decisive Duck · Dialed In Dog · Diamond Hands Hen · Driven Dragon · * Eager Eagle * · Enamored Emu · Fearless Fairy · Flex’n Fox · Gary Bee · Gritty Ghost · Hype Horse · Insightful Irish Terrier · Karma Kiwi · Kind Warrior · Legit Llama · Lit Lamb · Magnanimous Maltese · Mature Mule · Mindful Minokawa · Mojo Mouse · Moral Monkey · Motivated Monster · Notorious Ninja · Observant Oyster · Optimistic Otter · Organized Ostrich · Patient Pig · Persistent Penguin · Poised Pug · Polished Poodle · Positive Porcupine · Practical Peacock · Rare Robot · Sensible Sommelier · Shrewd Sheep · Smooth Spider · Sufficient Shrimp · Thoughtful Three-Horned Harpik · Versatile Viking · Well-Rounded Warthog · Willful Wizard · Witty Weasel

Rarity Breakdown:

Three Distinctive Art Styles

Each collectible coin can be pulled in one of three different art styles, giving collectors multiple ways to chase their favorite character while celebrating different eras and expressions of VeeFriends characters.

Rarities:

• (Common) Classic Style — Features the character’s Series 2 NFT artwork, depicting the evolved, recognizable rendition of the characters that collectors know and love

• (Rare) Comic Style — Showcases the character’s comic canon style, giving each coin a dynamic, illustrated feel that ties directly into VeeFriends’ comic book series.

• (Extremely Rare) OG Styles — Features artwork that honors the original drawing of each VeeFriends character by VeeFriends founder and creator Gary Vaynerchuk.

Three Premium Metal Finishes

Collectors can also discover zinc metal coin plated with the following three distinct metal finishes, each bringing its own distinctive look and feel to the collection.

Rarities:

• (Common) Pure .999 Fine Silver Plated — A silver-plated coin with a clean, bright metallic look that lets the character artwork stand front and center.

• (Rare) Pure 24K Gold Plated — A rich finish gold coin that adds warmth, shine, and a more elevated feel to the character.

• (Extremely Rare) Black Gold — Blends of pure silver and gold plating a darker, more dramatic finish that gives the Coin a sleek, striking presence in-hand and on display. This coin features pure silver plating, gold plating, and black oxidation (sulfide treatment).

PLEASE NOTE: These are collectible coins, not denominated coins representing any legal tender.

Special Insert Coins

In addition to the main coin set, collectors will have the chance to pull Special Insert Coins, including Pure .999 Fine Silver & Pure .999 24K Gold Coins and Battle Coins.

Pure Silver & Gold Coins

The Pure .999 Fine Silver Coin and Pure .999 24K Gold Coin are struck in precious metals, giving collectors the opportunity to uncover some of the rarest and most premium coins in the release. Pure coins weigh about ~20 grams.

• Pure .999 Fine Silver Coin — Features Eager Eagle struck in silver

• Pure .999 24K Gold Coin — Features Rare Robot struck in gold

Battle Coins

Five black gold-plated dual-sided collectible coins featuring head-to-head character matchups:

Character Face-offs:

1. Bad Intentions vs. Fearless Fairy
2. Adventurous Astronaut vs. Adaptable Alien
3. Enamoured Emu vs. Organized Ostrich
4. Cynical Cat vs. Flex’n Fox
5. Big Game Bandicoot vs. Moral Monkey

PLEASE NOTE: These are collectible coins, not denominated coins representing any legal tender.

How To Buy

The 2026 VeeFriends Collectible Coins is available in three formats: packs, boxes, and cases.

Who: Pre-Order is exclusive to the TikTok Shop in the U.S. (mobile access only, domestic U.S. Addresses only). Global release with select retailers and breakers coming later this year.

A note from our founder:

“To my international collector friends — we had the opportunity to test a new launch format with TikTok Shop. TikTok Shop is regional by design, which is why this drop is US-only. However, you will get a chance to purchase through our international partners later this year.” — Gary Vaynerchuk

When: Pre-order from April 22nd — April 29, 2026

TikTok in the U.S. Shop Price:

$55 per pack

$550 per box (10 packs)

$5500 per case (100 packs plus a “Case Crown” Super Sticker!)

Where: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZTkH44Rqp/?page=TikTokShop (mobile-access only)

Ship Date: August 20th, 2026

Holder Claim

Who: Series 1 Gift Goat, Series 1 Spectaculars of featured characters
or Series 2 Rookie 2022 Spectaculars of featured characters

What: 1 Pack per eligible NFT

When: April 22nd @ 12 PM ET to May 6th @ 12 PM ET

Where: https://shop.veefriends.com/products/collectible-coin-blind-pack-box-holder-claim

Don’t Miss The First Look Presale MEGA Show!

The First Look Presale MEGA Show with GaryVee is this Wednesday at 5:15 PM ET

RSVP: https://garyvee.com/firstlook

A New Chapter In VeeFriends Collecting

The 2026 VeeFriends Collectible Coins is a new way to experience VeeFriends through character, mystery, and collectible design. With 55 characters to chase, three art styles, three plated metal rarities, NGC graded presentation, and the chance to uncover pure silver and pure gold, this release turns every pack into a memorable reveal. It blends storytelling and surprise with a polished collectible format, giving fans something that feels fun to open, exciting to chase, and worthy of display.

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The rumblings beneath Burn Island have taken on a new frequency. A seismic signal has been transmitting to Series 2 NFT owners, and now Burn Island has erupted with MegaHeads.

Eruption: MegaHeads invites Series 2 holders to transform the character on their NFT with the MegaHeads Pose Swap, which upgrades 250 Series 2 characters’ visual energy with an oversized and stylized pose. The character’s face takes over the whole NFT, creating a gigantic larger-than-life presence.

Starting April 13th at 12 PM ET through September 4th at 12 PM ET, the new MegaHeads Pose Swap will be live on Burn Island. During the burn window, VeeFriends Series 2 NFT holders can burn one BOOK GAMES NFT and swap their character’s current pose to the MegaHeads variant. Your BOOK GAMES token must be activated on Base in order to burn your token. The scene in your Series 2 NFT will remain exactly as it was, while the pose changes to the stylishly oversized MegaHeads Pose.

Fast Facts

• What: MegaHeads Pose Swap (swap your character’s pose for a stylized oversized pose)
• Who can Pose Swap: VeeFriends Series 2 NFT holders
• Who can’t Pose Swap: Series 2 Gift Goats, Spectaculars, Actively Competing Poses, and tokens with dynamic scenes such as Clouds & Dirt, TOKYOLUV, and Indy Canal 2023
• How to Swap: Burn 1 Book Games NFT that’s activated on Base
• Where: https://veefriends.com/burn-island/eruptions/megaheads-pose-swap
• Characters covered: 250 Series 2 characters
• Swap Preview: https://veefriends.com/burn-island/swap-preview
• Window opens: April 13, 2026 at 12 PM ET
• Window closes: September 4, 2026 at 12 PM ET
• NOTE: This is a first come, first served opportunity

What Is A MegaHeads Pose

A MegaHeads is an oversized, stylized head treatment. Features that are relatively small in the classic pose are expanded significantly in the MegaHeads pose. Expressions that read as “cute” in the classic pose suddenly read as intense, funny, and weirdly menacing, amongst many other surprising and fun expressions.

Burn to Swap: MegaHeads Pose

During this Burn Island Eruption, VeeFriends Series 2 holders can upgrade their token into a bold new MegaHeads variant through a limited-time Pose Swap. Featuring 250 Series 2 characters, the MegaHeads pose swap features an oversized, stylized head treatment that gives every character an entirely new, bold, and humongous visual presentation, while keeping their existing scene exactly as it is.

By burning one BOOK GAMES token (that’s activated on Base), eligible holders can update both the visual art and the “Pose” metadata of their Series 2 NFT to the brand-new “MegaHeads” pose.

Curious to see your pose swap?

Visit https://veefriends.com/burn-island/swap-preview to explore different combinations and generate your preview.

Please note: There will be no duplicate MegaHeads scene-and-pose combinations. MegaHeads is a first come, first served opportunity. Some NFTs you own may be ineligible if a character in the same scene has already been swapped. This ensures the 1/1 nature of tokens is preserved.

Series 2 Gift Goats, Spectaculars, Actively Competing Poses, and tokens with dynamic scenes such as Clouds & Dirt, TOKYOLUV, and Indy Canal 2023 are not eligible for the MegaHeads Pose Swap.

How To Complete Your Pose Swap

Series 2 NFT Holders who have at least one BOOK GAMES token activated on Base can execute their MegaHeads Pose Swap in several simple steps:

1. Visit Burn Island at https://veefriends.com/burn-island
2. Log in and check eligibility
3. Burn 1 BOOK GAMES token
4. Choose an eligible Series 2 token from the eligible characters
5. Approve the changes and confirm the swap
6. Receive your new MegaHeads pose onchain!

How To Activate Your BOOK GAMES Tokens On Base

You can swap your Series 2 character’s pose for the MegaHeads variant by burning one BOOK GAMES token, and that BOOK GAMES token must be activated on Base. If you purchased your BOOK GAMES token on either OpenSea or Rarible, your BOOK GAMES is already activated and you can skip this section. If you’ve yet to activate your BOOK GAMES tokens on Base, here’s how you can do so in four simple steps:

How To Buy A Series 2 NFT So You Can Swap Its Pose For A MegaHeads

Series 2 VeeFriends NFTs are the only VeeFriends digital assets that are eligible for a MegaHeads Pose Swap. If you do not own a Series 2 NFT, purchase one on OpenSea. If you have any questions, you can set up a 1:1 call for assistance on how to buy an NFT.

Please set up your free consultation with the VeeFriends team here: https://vf.social/nfthelp

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I participate multiple times? Yes, as long as you have eligible Series 2 tokens and BOOK GAMES tokens activated on Base, you can swap multiple NFTs.

Will I lose my Series 2 NFT? No. Only the BOOK GAMES token is burned. Your Series 2 NFT stays in your wallet, now upgraded with the MegaHeads pose.

Does the swap change my scene? No. Your existing scene stays exactly as it is. Only the pose, the art, and the “Pose” metadata will update to the MegaHeads style.

What exactly changes? The artwork and the “Pose” field in the metadata will update to the new MegaHeads pose.

Can I reverse the pose swap later? No, all pose swaps are final.

Which Series 2 NFTs are not eligible for the MegaHeads Pose Swap?
Series 2 Gift Goats, Spectaculars, Actively Competing Poses, and tokens with dynamic scenes such as Clouds & Dirt, TOKYOLUV, and Indy Canal 2023.

Is the new art revealed before or after the swap? You can preview the final art before confirming your swap. Head to https://veefriends.com/burn-island/swap-preview to see exactly what your token will look like before committing.

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A New Underdog Duo Takes Flight

VeeFriends Comic Book #15 introduces Driven Dragon in her first-ever comic book appearance and story, as she tags alongside a small-but-mighty mouse named Windy to beat their odds of conquering the competitive sport of dragon racing.

At first glance, Comic Book #15 is a classic underdog setup. Driven Dragon and Windy are too small to compete in competitive dragon racing by themselves, until they team up to prove that grit and heart can beat raw talent. Getting to the top takes drive. But staying there? That is a secret only the best will ever know.

Written and illustrated by Katelyn Windels (aka KateKomics), VeeFriends Comic Book #15 continues VeeFriends’ anthology run of character-first stories that blend fun, momentum, and meaning. This issue launches on Wednesday, April 8th at 12pm ET on the VeeFriends online shop, alongside a live drop at 4pm ET on Whatnot hosted by GaryVee.

VeeFriends Comic Book #15: Fast Facts

Issue: VeeFriends Comic Book #15
Created by: Gary Vaynerchuk
Story & Art by: Katelyn Windels
First Comic Appearance: Driven Dragon
Format: Sealed Comic Collector Pack with rare variant chase editions
Edition Size: 10,000 total copies
Cover Breakdown: Cover A by Katelyn Windels, Cover B by Mike Mayhew
Where To Buy: shop.veefriends.com
Holder Sale: Tuesday, April 7th @ 12pm ET through Wednesday, April 8th @ 12pm ET
Public Sale: Wednesday, April 8th @ 12pm ET
Launch Price: $24.99 (15% off!)
Live Drop: Wednesday, April 8th @ 4pm ET on Whatnot

Driven Dragon Makes First Comic Book Appearance

Driven Dragon has become one of the most popular VeeFriends characters to collect, showing up everywhere from pins, Super Stickers, and even a rare “555” limited T-shirt. Until now, fans knew the drive of the character, but not the story behind it.

Driven Dragon’s story was born during the August 2025 VeeFriends Comics Offsite. The goal was to create a story that could resonate with fantasy and dragon fans, D&D players, young adult readers, collectors, and longtime VeeFriends fans, while still feeling different from any other dragon story out there.

Driven Dragon enters the VeeFriends Comics world in a story that centers on perseverance, ambition, and the power of unlikely partnership. Paired with the fearless mouse Windy, Comic Book #15 explores what happens when two characters who may be overlooked on their own discover what they can unlock together.

Fun fact: Driven Dragon was first mentioned by name at the very end of VeeFriends Issue #4, available to read for free at veefriends.com/comics.

A Dragon With A Different Kind Of Fire In Its Belly

On the surface, Comic Book #15 is an action-packed story about two underestimated competitors proving they belong. However, the comic speaks to how raw talent can open doors, but it does not guarantee staying power.

Grit Beats Raw Talent

Driven Dragon and Windy are not built to win because of their size. Their advantage comes from determination, effort, and the ability to keep showing up. The story makes the case that talent matters, but grit is what closes the gap.

Partnership Creates Strength

When Driven Dragon and Windy come together, they unlock something bigger than individual ability. Comic Book #15 highlights how shared belief and trust can turn underdogs into real contenders.

Staying At The Top Takes More Than Drive

Climbing is one thing. Remaining great is another. Comic Book #15 suggests that the best are not just defined by how hard they work to get there, but by what they learn once they arrive.

Cover Art: Katelyn Windels & Mike Mayhew

Cover A: Katelyn Windels

Cover A is illustrated by Katelyn Windels aka KateKomics (pictured on the right), who also wrote and illustrated the full story for Comic Book #15. This marks her second time both writing and illustrating a complete issue, following her work on Kind Warrior.

With this release, Kate delivers her fifth VeeFriends comic cover, adding to her standout contributions on Hunt for Harpik, VEE for Viking, Notorious Ninja, and Kind Warrior, as well as her work on the 2025 Topps VeeFriends Chrome Sketch Cards. Cover A continues to solidify Kate’s place as one of the most reliable and defining visual voices behind VeeFriends comics.

Cover B: Mike Mayhew

Cover B is illustrated by Mike Mayhew (pictured on the right), one of the most sought-after cover artists in comics today. Mayhew is known for his striking photo-realism and cinematic intensity. His work has defined covers for major titles at Marvel and DC, including Avengers, Justice League, X-Men, Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy, Elektra, and She-Hulk. Mike’s art doesn’t just catch your eye. It becomes collectible. His adaptation of George Lucas’ original 1974 draft of The Star Wars became a #1 New York Times Bestseller, and his variant covers continue to be among the most prized in modern comics. He’s now added Cover B of VeeFriends Comic Book #15 to his stellar body of work.

Rare Variants & Comic Collector Pack Breakdown

Comic Book #15 comes sealed in a Comic Collector’s Pack, turning each blind bag into a surprise pull. GaryVee’s 1/1 Sketch Cover and the 1/1 Lollipop edition remain some of the collection’s biggest chases.

As both writer and illustrator of Driven Dragon, Katelyn Windels brings added significance to her four sketch covers. Each piece reflects her complete authorship of the story, making them uniquely personal, and highly collectible, expressions of her creative vision.

How To Buy VeeFriends Comic Book #15

Phase 1 — NFT Holder Sale (Early Access)

Who: Series 1 & Series 2/Iconics NFT holders
When: Tuesday, April 7th @ 12pm ET through Wednesday, April 8th @ 12pm ET
Where: shop.veefriends.com
Series 1 Price: $19.99 (30% off) | Up to 3 books per NFT held
Series 2 / Iconics Price: $22.99 (20% off) | Up to 2 books per NFT held

Phase 2 — Public Sale

Who: Open to everyone
When: Wednesday, April 8th @ 12pm ET — Monday, April 13th @ 12pm ET
Where: shop.veefriends.com
Launch Week Price: $24.99 (15% off)

Standard Pricing (After Launch Week)
$29.99 on all platforms after launch week pricing ends.

New To VeeFriends Comics? Catch Up On Every Issue

VeeFriends Comics is an ongoing anthology series where each issue centers on one character, a pair of characters, or a themed character group from across the VeeFriends universe. Every issue stands on its own, which means new readers can jump in anywhere.

Here’s a quick guide to the series so far:

• Issue #1: The Battle for Balance Begins — featuring Persistent Penguin, Balanced Beetle, Cynical Cat, Optimistic Otter, Practical Peacock, Positive Porcupine, Rare Robot, Flex’n Fox
• Issue #2: The Origin of Fearless Fairy — featuring Fearless Fairy & Bad Intentions
• Issue #3: World Tour — featuring Fearless Fairy & Decisive Duck
• Issue #4: Hunt for Harpik — featuring Willful Wizard and the Thoughtful Three-Horned Harpik
• Issue #5: Motivated Monster
• Issue #6: VEE is for Viking — featuring Versatile Viking
• Issue #7: Notorious Ninja
• Issue #8: Gary Bee
• Issue #9: Kind Warrior
• Issue #10: Rare Robot
• Issue #11: Adventurous Astronaut — featuring Adaptable Alien & Adventurous Astronaut
• Issue #12: Mindful Minokawa
• Issue #13: Farm Fights — 12 first appearances
• Issue #14: Doggy Daycare — 8 first appearances
• Issue #15: Driven Dragon — featuring Driven Dragon
• Sign up at garyvee.com/comics for announcements on every new release.

“Comic Book #15 introduces Driven Dragon with a story full of heart, grit, and momentum. What starts as an underdog team-up becomes a bigger lesson about resilience, partnership, and what it really takes not just to rise, but to stay great.” — VeeFriends

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The Most Coveted Vault Opens Once Again

In 2025, VeeFriends debuted the VeeFriends Treasure Chest, which featured four total collectibles per box: 1 Gemstone Pin, 1 NGC graded coin, 1 Super Sticker, and 1 Classic Pin. The 2025 Treasure Chest became a fan-favorite, as it was met with strong demand from collectors and continues to be beloved. Now in 2026, Treasure Chest returns bigger and better than ever, containing as many as seventeen total collectibles.

Treasure Chest 2026 is not just the return of a fan-favorite release. In addition to a significant increase in the quantity of included collectibles, Treasure Chest 2026 introduces a brand-new product format: Holder Exclusive Release Offering (aka H.E.R.O.). The debut of H.E.R.O. introduces an entirely new layer to the VeeFriends collecting ecosystem. It’s a first-of-its-kind product format that brings exclusive collectibles and a premier version of the product to VeeFriends NFT holders.

The H.E.R.O. Treasure Chest comes packed with 17 items, including 3 exclusive Super Stickers and 2 exclusive Pins. The Standard edition of Treasure Chest 2026, which includes 13 collectibles (1 exclusive), will also be made available to select retail, wholesale, and break partners later in 2026.

The H.E.R.O. Treasure Chest will only be available during a preorder on shop.veefriends.com from April 2nd — April 9th. As this is a preorder, Treasure Chest 2026 is expected to be delivered in Q4 2026, with H.E.R.O. being shipped first before the Standard version.

What Is A Holder Exclusive Release Offering (H.E.R.O.)?

We’re rolling out H.E.R.O. for the first time with Treasure Chest 2026. This will be the debut of the H.E.R.O. structure: preorder access, favorable pricing, extra items, holder-exclusive collectibles with some of the rarest rarities, and exclusive surprises, all in one chest. Please note that this is a preorder that will last from April 2nd — April 9th, with delivery expected in Q4 of 2026, with H.E.R.O. shipped first.

Full details on H.E.R.O.

How To Buy A VeeFriends NFT So You’re Eligible For H.E.R.O.

The preorder wave for H.E.R.O. will only be available to VeeFriends NFT holders. If you do not own a VeeFriends NFT, you will not be able to purchase the H.E.R.O. Treasure Chest. However, VeeFriends NFTs can be purchased on OpenSea via credit card (through MoonPay), or crypto. If you have any questions, you can set up a 1:1 call for assistance on how to buy an NFT.

Please set up your free consultation with the VeeFriends team here: https://vf.social/jk20

Fast Facts

• Product: Treasure Chest 2026 (H.E.R.O. Edition for NFT Holders & the Standard for Retail, Wholesale, and Break Partners)
• H.E.R.O. Treasure Chest Contents: 17 total items: 12 Super Stickers (3 H.E.R.O. exclusive), 3 Pins (2 H.E.R.O. exclusive), 1 NGC Graded Coin, 1 Comic Book
• Standard Treasure Chest Contents: 13 total: 9 Super Stickers, 2 Pins (1 Standard exclusive), 1 Graded Coin, 1 Comic Book
• First Appearances: 21 debut pins, 10 debut Super Sticker characters, 15 first coin appearances
• H.E.R.O. preorder: April 2 — April 9, 2026
• H.E.R.O. Series 1 Price: $299 (25% below the Standard Box MSRP)
• H.E.R.O. Series 2/Iconics Price: $359 (10% below the Standard Box MSRP)
• Standard Box MSRP: $399
• H.E.R.O. & Standard Delivery Date: Q4 2026 with H.E.R.O. shipped first.
• H.E.R.O. Holder Claim: Series 1 Spectacular + Series 2 Rookie 2022 Spectaculars of Featured Characters get 1 H.E.R.O. box per eligible NFT owned!

Featured Characters

Each Treasure Chest features 50 possible VeeFriends characters:

Adaptable Alien, Adventurous Astronaut, Ambitious Angel, Awesome African Civet, Bad Intentions, Big Game Bandicoot, Calm Clam, Competitive Clown*, Considerate Cowboy, Cynical Cat, Decisive Duck, Determined Dolphin, Dialed In Dog, Driven Dragon, Empathy Elephant, Enamoured Emu, Entrepreneur Elf, Fearless Fairy*, Flex’n Fox, Focused Falcon, Gary Bee, Genuine Giraffe, Gleeful Sugar Glider, Gritty Ghost*, Insightful Irish Terrier, Jolly Jack-O, Kind Warrior, Loyal Lobster, Macho Manta Ray, Mindful Minokawa*, Motivated Monster, Notorious Ninja*, Outgoing Octopus*, Passionate Parrot, Patient Panda, Rare Robot, Resilient Red Devil*, Resourceful Robin, Shrewd Shark, Skilled Skeleton, Stunned Sun, Thoughtful Three Horned Harpik, Tolerant Tortoise, Turnt Tick, Versatile Viking*, Very, Very, Very, Very, Lucky Black Cat, Vibe’n Vampire, Willful Wizard, Witty Weasel, Zealous Zombie

Note: An italicized asterisk denotes a Rookie 2022 character.

Discover Over A Dozen Collectibles In Your Treasure Chest

Treasure Chest is built to feel like an event from the moment your chest arrives. The packaging has been designed with premium materials, strong visual presentation, and a thoughtful unboxing experience. The H.E.R.O. Treasure Chest contains a randomized assortment of 17 collectibles while the Standard Treasure Chest contains 13 collectibles, all individually packed and ready to be ripped. The 2026 Treasure Chest collectibles include:

• Super Stickers- Individually uniquely themed.
  - H.E.R.O: 12 Super Stickers, including 3 H.E.R.O. exclusives
  - Standard: 9 Super Stickers
• Pins — Pins available in a variety of rarities and featuring 50 characters including Rare Robot, Adventurous Astronaut, Adaptable Alien, and more.
  - H.E.R.O.: 3 Pins, including 2 H.E.R.O. exclusives
  - Standard: 2 Pins, including 1 Standard exclusive
• Graded Coins — 15 all-new first character coins encapsulated and graded GEM PROOF by NGC including the ability to find the rare 1 oz Silver versions and the return of the ultimate 1 oz Gold chaser.
• Comic Book — A Special Edition VeeFriends Story, available with multiple character covers and autographed variants by GaryVee, D.J. Coffman, and Chris Fason.

Unbox These Collectibles

Super Stickers

These Super Stickers come individually packaged in distinctly all-new themed sticker packs, with each theme portraying VeeFriends characters in fun visual presentations.

Sticker Pack Themes:

Receive one of each per box

• NFT Scene Swap (H.E.R.O. Exclusive): For the first time ever, pull a Scene Swap Sticker, enabling collectors to apply that new scene to a Series 2 NFT!
• Brick By Brick (H.E.R.O. Exclusive)
• Black Coral (H.E.R.O. Exclusive)
• Stick Figures
• Skullfractor
• Flamefractor
• Comic Autograph — Featuring signed stickers, including dual and triple autos, from previous cover artists of VeeFriends comics, alongside VeeFriends’ own Gary Vaynerchuk, D.J. Coffman, Jim Rugg, Kate Windels, and Ali Castro.
• Mean Mugs
• X-Marks
• Debut
• Plush
• Super Insert Pack — A Super Insert pack contains one of the following insert types:
  - 9 Lives (Standard Box Exclusive)
  - Flip Life
  - “Rare Robots”
  - OG Art
  - 6th Dimension
  - APEX

Pins

The hunt for rare pins is on across 3 all-new pin set designs, including chase pins for Very, Very, Very, Very, Lucky Black Cat, Rare Robot, and Willful Wizard.

H.E.R.O.:

• Debut Pin: 21 characters make their pin debut!
• Bullion Bar Pin (H.E.R.O. Exclusive)
• Evolution Pin (H.E.R.O. Exclusive)

STANDARD

• Debut Pin
• Casted Comic Pin (Standard Exclusive): Featuring characters from various VeeFriends Comic Books.

Look for Ultra Rare Chase Pins:

Gemstone Edition Very, Very, Very, Very, Lucky Black Cat Pin

• Carefully crafted with natural and authentic gemstones, this brooch-style pin is adorned with Black Rhodium Plating, 18K Gold, 570 individual Black Sapphire gems, and 17 Yellow Sapphire gems.
• There are 40 Gemstone Edition Very, Very, Very, Very, Lucky Black Cat pins ever created. The very first one was included in the 2023 Halloween Mystery Collection. 10 more will be included in 2026 Treasure Chest, with 7 in the H.E.R.O. boxes and 3 in the Standard boxes.

Rare Robot Gemstone Pin

Willful Wizard Gemstone Pin

Graded Coins

Introducing an all-new rarity structure for VeeFriends coins! Instead of each character having one rarity, like the inaugural release, these 15 character coin debuts can be found in a heightened variety of art styles and metal types:

Art Style Rarities:

• Classic (Series 2 Style)
• OG Art

Metal Rarities:

• Silver Plated
• Gold Plated
• Black Gold Plated

Plus, look for rare grails including Pure 1oz Silver and 1oz Gold Coins!

Each Treasure Chest includes one graded coin. Every coin is securely encapsulated in a protective NGC case for display and long-term preservation.

Comic Book

Each Treasure Chest comes with a comic book — a VeeFriends Special Story, with cover variants featuring artwork of its characters, plus first-ever pack-pulled Autographed Parallels! Every copy of the book comes in a blind bag, making every rip a surprise.

Rarities for each character cover:

• Chris Fason Autograph /99
• DJ Coffman Autograph /55
• GaryVee Autograph /5

Product Overview

What’s Inside: H.E.R.O. Treasure Chest

The H.E.R.O. Treasure Chest is exclusively available to Series 1 and Series 2/Iconics holders. Every H.E.R.O. chest contains:

• 12 Super Stickers (3 H.E.R.O. exclusive)
• 3 Pins (2 H.E.R.O. exclusive)
• 1 Graded Coin
• 1 Comic Book

What’s Inside: Standard Treasure Chest

The Standard Treasure Chest is not available for preorder, and will only be available only to select retailers, wholesalers, and break partners. Every Standard Chest contains:

• 9 Super Stickers
• 2 Pins (1 Standard Exclusive)
• 1 Graded Coin
• 1 Comic Book

How To Buy The 2026 Treasure Chest

The 2026 Treasure Chest releases via a preorder only available to VeeFriends NFT holders, with only the H.E.R.O. Chest available.

H.E.R.O. Treasure Chest Preorder

Who: Any Series 1 & Series 2 or Iconics Holder

Series 1 Price: $299 (25% below the Standard box MSRP!)

Series 2/Iconics Price: $359 (10% below the Standard box MSRP!)

Standard Box MSRP: $399

Purchase Limits:

• Series 1 Spectacular, Epic, Gift Goat, or Access Tokens: 10 boxes per NFT held
• All Series 1 Core, Rare, or Very Rare: 6 boxes per NFT held
• Series 2/Iconics: 2 boxes per NFT held

Note: Orders of 10 boxes will ship as a sealed case. Example: An order of 16 total boxes will ship as 1 sealed case and 6 loose boxes.

When: Thursday April 2 12PM ET — Thursday April 9 12PM ET, 2026

Where: shop.veefriends.com

Delivery: Q4 2026 with H.E.R.O. shipped before the Standard Chest.

Holder Claims

Who: Holders of Series 1 Spectacular Featured Characters & Series 2 “Rookie 2022” Spectacular of Featured Characters

What: 1 H.E.R.O. Treasure Chest per NFT owned

When: April 2nd — April 16th

Where: shop.veefriends.com

More Characters, More Items, More Rarities, More To Chase, More To Collect, And More Value

As the second iteration of Treasure Chest, the 2026 edition builds on what made the 2025 release so sought after while expanding the vision in a major way. It is designed to feel special not just because of what is inside, but because of what it represents: a once-a-year moment for collectors to access some of the most ambitious, premium, and exclusive physical VeeFriends products of the year. For longtime holders, Standard collectors, and anyone chasing the next chapter of VeeFriends collectibles, Treasure Chest 2026 is where that evolution continues.

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If you hold VeeFriends NFTs, physical collecting just got an upgrade.

We’re introducing H.E.R.O., short for Holder Exclusive Release Offering, a new product format built to reward VeeFriends NFT holders with exclusive benefits that no one else can get (general public, wholesalers, retailers, breakers).

What Is H.E.R.O.?

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H.E.R.O. is an exclusive upgraded variant of a physical product, available only to verified VeeFriends NFT holders. If you connect a wallet to the official VeeFriends website and hold an eligible VeeFriends NFT (Series 1, Series 2, Iconics, or other approved VeeFriends NFTs, depending on the drop), you will be able to preorder exclusive H.E.R.O. products that the general public, wholesalers, retailers, and breakers simply cannot get.

Who Benefits?

Any VeeFriends NFT holder can be eligible for H.E.R.O. products and benefits including Series 1 holders, Series 2 holders, and other approved VeeFriends NFT holders across the ecosystem. If you’ve got an eligible NFT in your wallet, H.E.R.O. is built for you. Each drop may vary, and not every drop will contain a H.E.R.O. offering.

What Holders Can Expect From H.E.R.O. Products

First access and earlier shipping. Holders get early purchasing windows before any public release. We’re talking weeks or months before anyone else. When the general public is still waiting for a drop to go live, holders have already secured their H.E.R.O. version of the product. In addition, the H.E.R.O. product will be shipped before the Standard product hits the general market (please note: approx 1–2 weeks on average, but always subject to change).

Favorable pricing. Holders receive favorable pricing on upgraded products than the Standard version that will hit the general market.

Exclusive Items. H.E.R.O. products include additional and/or exclusive collectibles that aren’t included in the standard version of the product.

First Up For H.E.R.O.: Treasure Chest 2026

We’re rolling out H.E.R.O. for the first time with the upcoming 2026 Treasure Chest. This will be the debut of the full H.E.R.O. structure: holder first access, holder-exclusive favorable pricing, and holder-exclusive collectibles, all in one box. If you want to see what H.E.R.O. looks like in action, this is it.

Full details on Treasure Chest 2026 here

Where H.E.R.O. Applies (And Where It Doesn’t)

H.E.R.O. will not apply to every single VeeFriends product release. Comic books, for example, will generally continue with the same holder sale and pricing structure you already know. H.E.R.O. drops are likely to include larger product releases, collector bundles, and special edition offerings, among other select drops.

How To Buy A VeeFriends NFT So You’re Eligible For H.E.R.O.

If you do not own a VeeFriends NFT, you will not be able to purchase the H.E.R.O. Treasure Chest. However, VeeFriends NFTs can be purchased on OpenSea via credit card (through MoonPay), or crypto. If you have any questions, you can set up a 1:1 call for assistance on how to buy an NFT.

Please set up your free consultation with the VeeFriends team here: https://vf.social/jk20

The Big Picture

If you hold VeeFriends digitally, you get better access to VeeFriends collecting. First access. Favorable pricing. Exclusive collectibles.

Stay tuned for H.E.R.O. drops, and make sure your wallet is connected and your VeeFriends account is set up so you’re ready when H.E.R.O. offerings go live.

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The VeeFriends Dogs Take Center Stage

VeeFriends Comic Book #14: Doggy Daycare is a spy-action comedy about a team of secret-agent dogs operating out of a high-end daycare hidden in plain sight. When a routine heist to recover a legendary artifact goes sideways, the dogs begin to realize the mission was never really about what they stole, but who was being watched.

Blending humor, heart, and high-stakes adventure, the story explores intuition versus control, and what happens when loyalty and obedience are no longer enough.

Written and illustrated by VeeFriends artist Ali Castro (her first-ever published comic book!), VeeFriends Comic Book #14 gives the VeeFriends dogs their moment to shine in a story that feels playful on the surface and deeper underneath. Doggy Day Care launches Friday, March 27th at 12pm ET on the VeeFriends online shop with a live Whatnot drop hosted by GaryVee that same day at 8pm.

SET YOUR REMINDER.

VeeFriends Comic Book #14: Fast Facts

Issue: VeeFriends Comic Book #14: Doggy Daycare
Created by: Gary Vaynerchuk
Story & Art by: Ali Castro
First Comic Appearances: 8 VeeFriends characters
Genre: Spy-action comedy
Setting: A high-end daycare hiding a covert dog-agent operation
Format: Sealed Comic Collector’s Pack with rare variant chase editions
Edition Size: 10,000 total copies
Cover Breakdown: Cover A by Ali Castro & Cover B by Agnes Garbowska
Where To Buy: https://shop.veefriends.com/collections/comic-books
Launch Date: Friday, March 27th @ 12pm ET
Launch Price: $24.99 (15% off!)
Live Drop: Friday, March 27th @ 8pm ET on Whatnot

From Pampered Pets To Secret Agents

Doggy Daycare was one of the first “ensemble” titles that GaryVee pulled from his notes as the VeeFriends Comics team kicked off their first comics team offsite in March of 2025. The offsites are designated brainstorming sessions where the Comics team iterates and develops the storytelling for VeeFriends comic books. The big idea that came from Gary, as you’ll see in this issue, was that these pampered and posh pets by day become crime fighting heroes at night.

The VeeFriends dogs have already become some of the most recognizable and collectible characters across the brand. Comic Book #14 turns that popularity into a full ensemble mission with its fun tone and mythology.

The even bigger idea from Gary was that groups of VeeFriends characters from our 250+ character library could live in their own titles & teams within the VeeFriends universe. VeeFriends Comic Book #13: Farm Fights was one of the first VeeFriends team titles.

All First Character Appearances In Comic Book #14

VeeFriends Comic Book #14 introduces eight characters in their first comic book appearances:

• Bad-Ass Bulldog
• Dialed In Dog
• Dapper Dachshund
• Insightful Irish Terrier
• Magnanimous Maltese
• Polished Poodle
• Poised Pug
• Turnt Tick

What Doggy Daycare Is About

On the surface, Doggy Daycare is a slick and playful undercover mission. The dogs move from daycare chatter to gala infiltration, hidden agendas, and a legendary artifact that seems to sit at the center of it all. It has the rhythm of a heist, the charm of a comedy, and the chemistry of a team book. But underneath that, the story is really about the tension between intuition and control.

Intuition vs Control

At its core, Doggy Daycare explores what happens when instinct clashes with systems, orders, and surveillance. The story suggests that true insight does not come from executing perfectly. It comes from listening inward, even when that means questioning the structure around you.

Obedience Has a Cost

The dogs are disciplined, capable, and loyal. They complete the mission. But the story reveals that blind loyalty and flawless performance can be exploited. Their obedience is part of what allows manipulation to happen in the first place.

Power Thrives in Invisibility

The most dangerous force in Doggy Daycare is not loud or obvious. It does not smash through walls. It watches quietly, gathers information, and waits. The story makes a sharp point: control works best when no one realizes it is there.

That is what gives the comic its staying power. Doggy Daycare is not just about a mission gone sideways. It is about what happens when a team begins to realize the game was bigger than they were told.

Cover Art: Ali Castro & Agnes Garbowska

Cover A: Ali Castro

Cover A is illustrated by Ali Castro, who also wrote and illustrated the full story for Doggy Daycare (her first published comic book!). Ali’s authorship of this book gives the issue a unified creative vision from front cover to final page. The L.A. based artist is known for her online webcomics and animatics, as well as her hyper-feminine aesthetics that blend with darker, moodier undertones — a style that comes through artistically in Doggy Daycare.

Cover B: Agnes Garbowska

Cover B is illustrated by Agnes Garbowska, who brings her signature charm and polish to VeeFriends Comic Book #14. Garbowska is a prolific comic artist, known for illustrating The New York Times bestselling, Ringo Award, and Gem Award-winning DC Super Hero Girls, along with Teen Titans Go! for DC Comics. Her recent work also includes My Little Pony: I Can Read! Comics for HarperCollins and DC Super Hero Fairy Tales for Capstone. Beyond licensed comics, Agnes also co-created Kenzie’s Kingdom with Shea Fontana for WonderBound, and runs her own community-driven digital comic project, DigiDorables.

Rare Variants & Comic Collector Pack Breakdown

Doggy Daycare comes sealed in a Comic Collector Pack, turning each blind bag into a surprising pull. The 1/1 Lollipop edition makes its return as the ultimate chase.

Ali Castro’s four sketch covers are especially meaningful because she not only created the artwork for this issue, but also wrote the story itself. That makes these sketch variants especially personal to Comic Book #14 and some of the most significant chase editions in the release.

How To Buy Comic Book #14: Doggy Daycare

Phase 1 — NFT Holder Sale (Early Access)

• Who: Series 1, Series 2, or VeeFriends Iconics NFT holders
• When: Thursday, March 26th @ 12pm ET
• Series 1 Price: $19.99 (30% off) | Up to 3 books per NFT held
• Series 2 / Iconics Price: $22.99 (20% off) | Up to 2 books per NFT held
• Where: shop.veefriends.com

Phase 2 — Public Sale & Whatnot Live Drop

• Who: Open to everyone
• When: Friday, March 27th @12pm ET
• Launch Week Price: $24.99 (15% off)
• Where: shop.veefriends.com
• Whatnot Live Drop: Friday, March 27th @ 8:00 PM ET — veefriends.com/whatnot

Standard Pricing (After Launch Week)

• $29.99 on all platforms beginning Monday, March 30th @ 12pm ET

New To VeeFriends Comics? Catch Up On Every Issue

VeeFriends Comics is an ongoing anthology series where each issue centers on one character, a pair of characters, or in the case of Doggy Daycare, a full character team. Every issue stands on its own, which means new readers can jump in anywhere.

Here’s a quick guide to the series so far:

• Issue #1: The Battle for Balance Begins — featuring Persistent Penguin, Balanced Beetle, Cynical Cat, Optimistic Otter, Practical Peacock, Positive Porcupine, Rare Robot, Flex’n Fox
• Issue #2: The Origin of Fearless Fairy
• Issue #3: World Tour — featuring Fearless Fairy, Decisive Duck, Perspective Pigeon
• Issue #4: Hunt for Harpik — featuring Willful Wizard and the Thoughtful Three-Horned Harpik
• Issue #5: Motivated Monster
• Issue #6: VEE is for Viking — featuring Versatile Viking
• Issue #7: Notorious Ninja
• Issue #8: Gary Bee
• Issue #9: Kind Warrior
• Issue #10: Rare Robot
• Issue #11: Adventurous Astronaut — featuring Adaptable Alien & Adventurous Astronaut
• Issue #12: Mindful Minokawa
• Issue #13: Farm Fights — 12 first appearances
• Issue #14: Doggy Daycare — 8 first appearances

Sign up at garyvee.com/comics for announcements on every new release.

“VeeFriends Comic Book #14: Doggy Daycare brings the dogs into the spotlight with style, humor, and real intrigue. What starts as a fun covert mission becomes a bigger story about instinct, obedience, and the forces that shape what we do without ever being seen.” — VeeFriends

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With a fresh competitive season upon us, players from across the community will once again battle through qualifiers, climb the leaderboard, and fight for their spot at the VeeFriends TCG Championship in October. The top 64 competitors in points on the official VeeFriends leaderboard will qualify for the championship. The first stop on this championship road is Texas, where Qualifier #1 will kick off the 2026 season at the VeeFriends Texas Meet-Up.

Everything is bigger in Texas, including the prizes for VeeFriends TCG. The winner of VeeFriends TCG Qualifier #1 will receive $1,000 in store credit at the VeeFriends Shop, a one-of-a-kind custom framed artwork, hand-drawn by VeeFriends Executive Creative Director, D.J. Coffman, and a 1/1 custom VeeFriends Texas TCG Qualifier Championship T-Shirt.

Whether you’re returning to compete, looking to earn your first points of the year, or simply ready to test your deck in a high-stakes environment, this is where the road to the Championship begins.

TCG Qualifier #1 Event Details

Event: VeeFriends TCG Qualifier #1 @ Texas Meet-Up
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM — 12:00 AM CT
Check-In Begins: 1:00 PM CT
Swiss Play: 3:00 PM — 7:00 PM CT
Single Elimination (Top Cut): 9:00 PM — 12:00 AM CT
Location: Lufkin, Texas
Address: 302 Mantooth Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75904
Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 19 at 11:59 PM ET
Registration: Register here on the official event page

Event Note

This tournament is part of the official VeeFriends Texas Meet-Up, but registration for the TCG Qualifier is separate from the main event. If you plan on attending the Texas Meet-Up, you must purchase a separate event ticket. Ticket information can be found here.

VEEFRIENDS OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE

Official VeeFriends merchandise will be available on-site, including Series 2 cards, comics, and Spectacular Series Super Stickers!

Tournament Format

VeeFriends TCG Qualifier #1 will feature Swiss rounds followed by a Single Elimination Top Cut and a Final Showdown.

Swiss Rounds

• 5 rounds of Swiss
• All matches are Best of 3

Top Cut

• The Top 16 players after Swiss advance to a Single Elimination Top Cut
• All Top Cut matches are Best of 3

Final Showdown

• The Top 2 players compete in the Championship Match (Best of 3 Matches)
• The Championship Match winner will be crowned the Qualifier #1 champion

Prizing

The winner of VeeFriends TCG Qualifier #1 will receive a memorable first-place prize package:

1st Place

• $1,000 store credit at the VeeFriends Shop
• A one-of-a-kind custom framed artwork, hand-drawn by VeeFriends Executive Creative Director D.J. Coffman (1/1)
• VeeFriends Custom T-Shirt (1/1)

The 2026 Season Begins

Qualifier #1 is the first of only three qualifier events in the 2026 season. Every match win matters. Every point counts. And every qualifier brings players one step closer to securing a place in the 2026 VeeFriends TCG Championship.

The 2026 Championship field will be determined by the Top 64 players in points on the official VeeFriends leaderboard, making each of these three official qualifiers a major opportunity to gain ground early in the season.

VeeFriends will also introduce a last chance entry and application system for any empty Championship spots. More details on that process will be shared closer to the Championship event.

Points Structure For 2026

All points will be tracked through the official VeeFriends Play Network.

Here is how points are earned during the 2026 season:

Tournament Participation: 1 point
Match Wins: 2 points each

Official VeeFriends TCG Rules

VeeFriends has listened closely to community feedback and spent time refining and updating the Official VeeFriends TCG Rules ahead of the 2026 season.

Players can review the most up-to-date Official VeeFriends TCG Events Rulebook here. If you have any questions, please reach out to tcgevents@veefriends.com.

2026 VeeFriends TCG Tournament Schedule

Leaderboard points in 2026 will only be earned at the four VeeFriends-hosted tournaments.

The current official tournament schedule includes:

Qualifiers

• Texas Meet-Up — March 21, 2026
• San Diego Comic-Con — July 2026
• The National 2026 — Late July / Early August 2026

Championship

• Date and location to be announced — October 2026

Remaining event locations and dates will be announced in mid-April.

The Road To The 2026 Championship Starts Now

A new season means a new leaderboard, a new field of challengers, and a new opportunity to prove yourself in VeeFriends TCG. Texas is where the race begins.

Who will earn the first big points of the season? Who will make an early statement? And who will stay the course all the way to the 2026 VeeFriends TCG Championship?

We’re about to find out.

Register now for VeeFriends TCG Qualifier #1 at the Texas Meet-Up.

Register Here

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The Ultimate VeeFriends Wrestling Event Arrives

VeeFriends Comic Book #13: Farm Fights is a fun wrestling comic featuring 11 first-appearance characters, two legendary cover artists, and one of VeeFriends’ most hilarious and entertaining stories.

Ring the bell! In Farm Fights, your favorite VeeFriends farm animals put on a wrestling show to save their home. Teamwork, trust, and signature moves collide in a funny, heartwarming story that proves the most important rivalries happen between friends, and that real strength is built through loyalty, not just force.

Written, drawn, and conceived entirely by VeeFriends Creative Producer Jim Rugg, Comic Book 13: Farm Fights launches Friday, March 13th on the VeeFriends online shop with a live Whatnot drop hosted by GaryVee that same day at 5pm.

VeeFriends Comic Book #13: Fast Facts

• Issue: VeeFriends Comic Book #13: Farm Fights
• Created by: Gary Vaynerchuk | Story & Art by: Jim Rugg
• First Appearances: 11 new VeeFriends characters (full list below)
• Cover Artists: Jim Rugg (Cover A) and Bill Sienkiewicz (Cover B)
• Origin: Based on the Farm Fights! mini-comic, created by Jim Rugg and given away exclusively at New York Comic Con 2025
• Themes: Teamwork, loyalty, trust, and competing with heart
• Format: Sealed Comic Collector Pack with rare variant chase editions
• Where To Buy: VeeFriends online shop
• Launch Price: $24.99 (15% off) during launch week
• Live Drop: Whatnot — Friday, March 13th @ 5:00 PM ET

From Mini-Comic to Full Story: The Origin of Farm Fights

In October 2025, Jim Rugg hand-created a mini-comic called Farm Fights! Only 1,000 copies were ever made, all given away exclusively at New York Comic Con 2025. The mini-comic served as a prequel to the full story now arriving in Comic Book #13.

For anyone who missed NYCC, the Farm Fights! mini-comic has been reprinted inside Comic Book #13.

Farm Fights is the first VeeFriends project Jim Rugg worked on before officially joining the team, which makes this comic uniquely personal. He conceptualized it, wrote it, drew it, and created four of its sketch covers.

309 limited-edition copies were distributed at ComicsPRO in February 2026, some of which were signed by Jim Rugg.

All Character Debuts In Comic Book #13: Farm Fights

Comic Book #13 features a large ensemble cast that introduces 12 characters making their very first comic book appearance. Here’s every character stepping into the Farm Fights ring:

• Aspiring Alpaca: ambition meets the mat
• Bullish Bull: unstoppable force of nature
• Common Sense Cow: the voice of reason in the ring
• Diamond Hands Hen: never lets go, no matter what
• Enamoured Emu: heart on full display
• Hype Horse: the ultimate hypeman
• Legit Llama: 100% certified, no questions asked
• Lit Lamb: All the way turned up
• Organized Ostrich: every move is calculated
• Shrewd Sheep: clever, calm, and always two steps ahead
• Smooth Spider: silk smooth, impossible to pin down

Plus: Additional fan-favorite VeeFriends characters appear throughout the story as surprising cameos that add easter eggs for long-time collectors and readers.

What Farm Fights Is Really About

VeeFriends Comic Book #13 explores the power of teamwork and trust through the lens of wrestling, a sport built on controlled chaos between people who rely on each other to stay safe. In the Farm Fights ring, character traits become signature moves. Rivalries are fierce, but the bonds are fiercer.

The story shows that real strength isn’t just about winning. It’s about the loyalty you build along the way. It’s a message that’s brought to life here in the most entertaining, over-the-top way possible.

Cover Art: Jim Rugg & Bill Sienkiewicz

Cover A: Jim Rugg

Jim Rugg illustrates Cover A (pictured above), his third VeeFriends comic book cover, following Cover B of Comic Book #8: Gary Bee and Cover B of Comic Book #11: Adventurous Astronaut.

Known for his bold, cult-beloved work on Street Angel and his reinterpretation of Marvel’s Hulk: Grand Design, Rugg joined VeeFriends as Creative Producer and has become one of the defining creative voices of the comic book series.

Cover A carries special meaning: Farm Fights was the very first VeeFriends project Jim Rugg worked on. He conceived it, wrote it, drew every page of it, and now illustrates its Cover A. This makes this issue a true singular authorship in the VeeFriends catalog. His four sketch covers in this issue are among the most personally significant chase variants in the series.

Cover B: Bill Sienkiewicz

Bill Sienkiewicz is an Eisner Award winner, Emmy nominee, and one of the most influential comic book artists of the past four decades. He brings his iconic style to VeeFriends Comic Book #13 with Cover B (pictured above).

Sienkiewicz transformed the visual language of American comics beginning in the 1980s with landmark runs on New Mutants, Elektra: Assassin, and the critically acclaimed Stray Toasters. His approach, blending classical painting, abstraction, and mixed-media collage, was unlike anything seen in mainstream comics at the time and remains singular to this day.

His work has been exhibited globally and appeared across advertising, film posters, and major publications. The cover Bill Sienkiewicz has created for Farm Fights brings that same expressive, award-winning vision to the VeeFriends universe. His Cover B makes this a prestigious artist collaboration.

Rare Variants & Collectible Editions

Every copy of VeeFriends Comic Book #13: Farm Fights comes sealed inside a Comic Collector Pack, which is a blind bag format that turns every purchase into a pull. Inside, collectors have the chance to find:

• 1/1 Lollipop Edition — the ultimate chase, the rarest pull of them all
• Gold (/10)
• Silver (/55)
• Holofoil (/99)
• Cracked Ice (/199)
• Shimmer (/299)
• Jim Rugg Sketch Covers — four unique sketch covers, each representing a story that is uniquely his

The 309 ComicsPRO copies distributed in February 2026 (some signed by Jim Rugg) represent one of the rarest physical versions of Farm Fights. Keep an eye on secondary markets for this edition.

How To Buy VeeFriends Comic Book #13: Farm Fights

Phase 1 — NFT Holder Sale (Early Access)

• Who: Series 1, Series 2, or VeeFriends Iconics NFT holders
• When: March 12th @ 12PM ET — March 13th @ 12PM ET
• Series 1 Price: $19.99 (30% off) | Up to 3 books per NFT held
• Series 2 / Iconics Price: $22.99 (20% off) | Up to 2 books per NFT held
• Where: shop.veefriends.com

Phase 2 — Public Sale & Whatnot Live Drop

• Who: Open to everyone
• When: March 13th @ 12PM ET — March 16th @ 12PM ET
• Launch Week Price: $24.99 (15% off)
• Where: shop.veefriends.com
• Whatnot Live Drop: Friday, March 13th @ 5:00 PM ET — veefriends.com/whatnot

Standard Pricing (After Launch Week)

• $29.99 on all platforms beginning Monday, March 16th @ 12PM ET

New To VeeFriends Comics? Catch Up On Every Issue

VeeFriends Comics is an ongoing anthology series, as every issue features a standalone story built around one or more characters. You can jump in anywhere. Here’s a quick guide to every issue in the series:

• Issue #1: The Battle for Balance Begins — featuring Persistent Penguin, Balanced Beetle, Cynical Cat, Optimistic Otter, Practical Peacock, Positive Porcupine, Rare Robot, Flex’n Fox
• Issue #2: The Origin of Fearless Fairy
• Issue #3: World Tour — featuring Fearless Fairy, Decisive Duck, Perspective Pigeon
• Issue #4: Hunt for Harpik — featuring Willful Wizard and the Thoughtful Three-Horned Harpik
• Issue #5: Motivated Monster — featuring Movitated Monster
• Issue #6: VEE is for Viking — featuring Versatile Viking
• Issue #7: Notorious Ninja — featuring Notorious Ninja
• Issue #8: Gary Bee — featuring Gary Bee
• Issue #9: Kind Warrior — featuring Kind Warrior
• Issue #10: Rare Robot — featuring Rare Robot
• Issue #11: Adventurous Astronaut — featuring Adaptable Alien & Adventurous Astronaut
• Issue #12: Mindful Minokawa — featuring Mindful Minokawa
• Issue #13: Farm Fights — 12 first appearances

Sign up at garyvee.com/comics for announcements on every new release.

“VeeFriends Comic Book #13: Farm Fights is the biggest ensemble story we’ve told in comics so far. Jim Rugg built something truly special from the ground up. This one is for the wrestling fans, the farm animal lovers, and anyone who’s ever had to fight alongside someone they trust.”
 — VeeFriends

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Whether you’re a runner or not, we all move a little better when we’ve got a friend running beside us. That’s why VeeFriends is teaming up with Sprints, a running-focused activewear brand known for being fun and communal. Together, we’re bringing you the VeeFriends x Sprints “Fast Friends” VP Hat, a limited-edition release featuring VeeFriends’ Juicy Jaguar and Sprints’ mascot, Miles the Jag, coming together to celebrate movement, friendship, and shared momentum. The hat features a Juicy Jaguar collectible pin available in six rarities. Wherever you go, your friend Juicy Jaguar and Miles the Jag go with you.

The hat first drops Tuesday, March 10th during a live show on Whatnot at 4:15pm ET hosted by GaryVee, with a limited supply available.

After an expected quick sellout on Whatnot, the hats will be available on getsprints.com directly after the live show. Juicy Jaguar Series 1 holders will also have two weeks to claim a free “Fast Friends” VP Hat.

P.S.: If you’re in the New York area, scroll down for details on an in-person event in late March!

What’s Included In The VeeFriends x Sprints Drop

This VeeFriends x Sprints drop comes with:

• VeeFriends x Sprints “Fast Friends” VP Hat

• One randomized Juicy Jaguar pin (available in six rarities)

A Closer Look At The “Fast Friends” VP Hat

On the VP hat, Juicy Jaguar rides a rocket strapped to Miles the Jag as they launch forward together — a visual reminder that progress feels better when you’re moving with friends who share your drive. Also stitched onto the hat are the words “Fast Friends”, a message inspired by run-club culture, where connection, accountability, and movement come together to create momentum. Every “Fast Friends” VP hat comes inside a customized Sprint Box that also contains one of six different Juicy Jaguar pin rarities.

The VP Hat is built to keep up with you. The adjustable snapback gives you a fit that works for you, and the structured build is made with larger heads in mind so it holds its shape without feeling tight. It’s lightweight, breathable, and sweat-wicking, so whether you’re running, out at an event, or just out all day, it stays comfortable without you having to think twice about it. Laser-cut heat vents keep the airflow going when things pick up. It’s a hat that does its job and is ready for anything.

A Closer Look At The Juicy Jaguar Collectible Pins

The Juicy Jaguar Collectible Pin adds an extra layer of personality and collectibility to the collaboration. Each pin comes in one of six rarity tiers:

• Base /250
• Rainbow /199
• Shimmer /99
• Cosmic /55
• Gold /10
• Ghost /5

Designed for side placement, the pin can be added to your VP Hat to make it your own. This small, yet fun detail turns your hat into personal expression. Beyond collectibility, Juicy Jaguar represents energy, confidence, and momentum, tying back to the spirit of this VeeFriends x Sprints collaboration.

Release Details

The VeeFriends x Sprints “Fast Friends” VP Hat drop will be released in two phases, beginning with a live drop on Whatnot hosted by GaryVee, immediately followed by the full release on Sprints’ shop.

Phase 1: Live Drop with GaryVee on Whatnot

Who: Everyone

When: Tuesday, March 10th @ 4:15pm ET

Where: Whatnot

Phase 2: Full Release

Who: Everyone

When: Wednesday, March 10th (immediately following the Whatnot livestream drop)

Where: http://getsprints.com

Bonus Event — NYC 5.5K In Late March

VeeFriends and Sprints will be celebrating this drop with a special 5.5K race on March 29th in New York City. Designed around the spirit of the collaboration, each lap pairs you with a different runner — encouraging connection, conversation, and leaving the event with new friends. It’s a fun, community-first experience that brings the “Fast Friends” concept to life in real time.

For more details on how to attend, make sure to follow Sprints on social media for updates.

Holder Claims

Juicy Jaguar Series 1 holders will have two weeks to claim a free “Fast Friends” VP Hat + pin.

Who: Juicy Jaguar Series 1 holders

What: One “Fast Friends” VP Hat + Pin

When: March 10th @ 12pm ET to March 24th @ 12pm ET

Where: http://shop.veefriends.com

Performance Meets Personality

This collaboration between VeeFriends and Sprints represents a meeting of movement and mindset. Sprints brings performance-driven design rooted in run-club culture, while VeeFriends brings character, community, and the belief that how you show up matters. Together, we’ve created a hat that helps runners express who they are while supporting how they move.

For runners, the “Fast Friends” VP hat is functional fun. Its lightweight performance keeps up with your pace, paired with personality that stands out in the crowd. For both brands, it’s about building community through shared momentum. Fast Friends isn’t just a tagline. It’s a reminder that progress feels better when you’re moving forward together.

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