Is It Canon? Podcast

What happens when creativity, comics, and human connection come together?

This week on Is It Canon?, we're joined by comic artist Jamie Jones for a conversation about his creative journey, working with VeeFriends, finding your place in the comic world, and the importance of saying YES to new opportunities.

From his work on VeeFriends' Articulate Armadillo to his passion for daily comic strips, Jamie shares his perspective on making art, discovering new creators, and building meaningful connections through comics.

We also dive into comic and creator recommendations, different artistic styles, collecting original artwork, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is simply create for the fun of it.

Whether you're a longtime comic fan, an aspiring creator, or just getting started exploring comics, there's something in this conversation for you.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:42 Travel Impressions & How They Shape Us

00:04:19 Getting to Know Jamie Jones

00:06:54 Say Yes & Make Friends Along the Way

00:14:28 Working with VeeFriends

00:26:53 Finding Your Kind of Comics

00:35:47 What are we Passionate About Right Now?

00:50:20 Comic & Writer Recommendations

01:03:27 Daily Comic Strips & Creating for Fun

01:10:36 Collector Meets Creator Corner

01:25:28 VeeFriends & Different Art Styles

01:37:40 Creators We're Obsessed With

01:47:39 Collecting Art & Connecting with Artists

02:02:13 Final Thoughts & Where to Find Jamie's Work

Jamie Jones

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ABOUT IS IT CANON?

Join us, Tom and Anne, as we explore the stories we love, the people who create them, the things we collect, and the conversations they inspire.

Read. Create. Collect. Debate.

Subscribe for weekly conversations about comics, creators, collectibles, and everything in between!

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This week we dive into Gentle Giant and Special Edition C, sharing our thoughts on the stories, characters, and creative choices that stood out.

Plus, we're back with our regular segments!

💎 Tger's Collector Corner – Tom talks about old Zelda packs and their current surge

🎨 Anne's Creator Corner – Anne is talking about how she is diving into documentaries and old interviews of important comic book creators like Stan Lee, Frank Miller and more

💬 Let's Be Honest – We get real about the things on our minds, sharing honest perspectives and conversations beyond the panels, this time with the help of a clip from Tom Holland.

From comics and collecting to creativity and storytelling, we're here to celebrate the stories we love and the conversations they inspire.

Two perspectives. One shared love for comics and storytelling.

Join the conversation in the comments, and don't forget to like and subscribe for new episodes every Canon Day!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:22 Question of the Week

00:11:07 Gentle Giant

00:30:05 Special Edition C

01:00:27 Tger's Collector Corner

01:17:28 Anne's Creator Corner

01:25:26 Let's Be Honest

01:36:24 Outro

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New York Comic Con 2026 Recap! Meeting Comic Legends & Our Best NYCC Moments

We're back from New York Comic Con 2026, and we've got stories to tell!

From meeting comic book legends like Bill Sienkiewicz and Rob Liefeld to unforgettable moments on the convention floor, we're breaking down our NYCC experience, sharing our favorite memories, and talking about what made this year's con so special.

What was the BEST part of NYCC 2026? The comics? The creators? The collectibles? Or the people you meet along the way?

Plus, we're back with our regular Is It Canon? segments!

🎤 Question of the Week – Kicking things off with a question to get everyone thinking!

🗽 NYCC 2026 Recap – Our favorite moments, meeting comic legends, convention highlights, and everything in between.

📚 Collector Corner – Talking collectibles, comics, and the things that make collecting so much fun.

🎨 Creator Corner – Exploring creativity, inspiration, and the people behind the stories we love.

💭 Honest Thoughts – Real conversations, personal perspectives, and a little reflection beyond the comics.

Whether you attended NYCC, followed along from home, or simply love comics and the community surrounding them, come hang out with us as we relive the experience!

We want to hear from YOU!

What was your favorite moment from NYCC 2026? And if you couldn't attend, which comic book creator would you love to meet?

Welcome to Is It Canon? — where we read, create, collect, and debate all things comics, storytelling, and nerd culture.

💜 Subscribe and join the CanonFam for new episodes every Wednesday!

Read. Create. Collect. Debate.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:57 Question of the Week

00:10:51 NYCC 2026 Recap

00:46:52 Tger's Collector Corner

01:12:21 Anne's Creator Corner

01:18:48 Honest Thoughts

01:31:27 Comic Con final thoughts

#NYCC2026 #NewYorkComicCon #IsItCanon #BillSienkiewicz #RobLiefeld #ComicBooks #ComicCon #ComicBookCommunity #NYCCRecap

It’s the night before NYCC! 🗽📚

This week, we’re talking about the excitement leading into New York Comic Con, before diving into Articulate Armadillo and a bigger conversation about storytelling, emotions, and how the state we’re in can change the way a story affects us.

We also wrap up Lanterns with Episode 8, Tom brings some serious gems to Collector Corner, and Anne talks about creating simply because you love to create in Creator Corner.

And toward the end, things get a little more personal as we have an honest conversation about recognizing when something isn’t serving you anymore—and changing what and who you surround yourself with.

A little comics. A little collecting. A little creating. And a lot of conversation.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 — Intro

00:01:45 — ’Twas the Night Before NYCC

00:07:05 — Stories & Your Emotional State: Articulate Armadillo

00:49:04 — Lanterns Episode 8: Finale

01:03:51 — Tom’s Collector Corner: Gem Pieces

01:19:02 — Anne’s Creator Corner: Create Because You Love It

01:25:04 — Honest Thoughts: Changing What You Surround Yourself With

Read. Create. Collect. Debate.

#IsItCanon #Comics #VeeFriendsComics #NYCC #Lanterns #ComicBooks #Collecting #Creativity

This week on Is It Canon?, we’re talking comics, shows, conventions, collecting, community, and a little bit of everything in between.

We kick things off with a bigger question: analog is making a comeback — but could that shift influence comics, collecting, and conventions too?

From there, we continue our Back Cover Bracket, dive into Lanterns Episode 7, talk Daredevil: Parts of a Hole, and keep prepping for Avengers: Doomsday with an Endgame encore.

Tom is back with Collector Corner, Anne jumps into Creator Corner, and later we get into a larger conversation sparked by Gary around community, relationships, and what those words actually mean.

And with convention season in full swing, we wrap things up with our thoughts on how to prep for Comic Con — what to plan, what to bring, and how to get more out of the experience.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 — Intro

00:02:20 — Question: Analog is coming back — will it influence comics and cons?

00:14:11 — Back Cover Bracket

00:26:18 — Lanterns Episode 7

00:43:15 — Parts of a Hole

00:50:42 — Doomsday Prep & Avengers: Endgame Encore

00:59:27 — Collector Corner

01:09:30 — Creator Corner

01:25:17 — Gary Rant & Our Take on Community & Relationships

01:53:27 — How to Prep for Comic Con

Read. Create. Collect. Debate.

That’s what Is It Canon? is all about.

#Comics #ComicBooks #Lanterns #Daredevil #AvengersDoomsday #ComicCon #Collecting #IsItCanon

This week on Is It Canon?, we’re talking comics, creativity, collectibles, and everything we’ve been reading lately. 📚🎙️Tom is currently making his way through Dungeon Crawler Carl, while Anne has been diving into Brian Michael Bendis’ Spider-Woman and Daredevil: Parts of a Hole.Then we’re going deep into VeeFriends’ Big Game Bandicoot! 🏈 We break down the comic, dig into the story and details, and answer questions from the community.Also this week:📚 What we’re reading right now🏈 A deep dive into Big Game Bandicoot❓ Big Game Bandicoot community Q&A🎮 Tom shares this week’s Collector Corner item✍️ Anne introduces the new Creator Corner — a space to explore the creative side of comics, storytelling, content, and making things, with one simple philosophy: just try sh*t📺 We discuss Lanterns Episode 6🏆 And we put VeeFriends comic back covers head-to-head in our Favorite Back Cover BracketComics are fun to read — but they’re even more fun to talk about, dissect, collect, and create around.Subscribe and join us every Canon Day for more comics, movies, collectibles, storytelling, and creator conversations.#IsItCanon #VeeFriends #BigGameBandicoot #Comics #ComicBooks #BrianMichaelBendis #Lanterns #DCComics #CreatorCorner

Comics, TV, games, conventions… we covered a little bit of everything this week! 📚🎮📺

We kick things off with a spoiler-free review of VeeFriends Comic #20: Big Game Bandicoot 🏈 and dive into Issue #1 of NIFE Wars.

Then we’re back in the DC universe with Episode 5 of Lanterns, sharing our thoughts on the story so far and where we think things might be heading.

🎮 In TGER’s Collector Corner, Tom breaks down the latest big Zelda announcement and what has him excited.

And Anne is back from Rose City Comic Con! 🌹 She shares some highlights from the convention, including getting to take a comic-writing class with legendary writer Brian Michael Bendis and what she learned about storytelling and creating comics.

Comics, collectibles, TV, gaming, storytelling, and plenty of side conversations along the way — another week of Is It Canon?

👇 Let us know in the comments:
What are you reading, watching, or collecting right now?

#IsItCanon #Comics #ComicBooks #VeeFriends #BigGameBandicoot #NIFEWars #Lanterns #Zelda #RoseCityComicCon #BrianMichaelBendis

This week on Is It Canon?, we’re diving into the newest VeeFriends comic, Moral Monkey, and our review is a little mixed. We talk about what worked, what didn’t, and where the story landed for us.

We continue our Lanterns watch with Episodes 3 and 4, and Anne’s Avengers: Doomsday movie marathon is in full swing — FOUR movies since last week as she works her way through the MCU to get caught up before Doomsday. We also found a cool new movie website that might make keeping track of everything a lot more fun.

Then we head over to the gaming side with some Zelda talk and a new announcement from Nintendo that caught our attention. We’re saving the full conversation on that one for next week.

And in Anne’s section, things get a little more personal as we talk about new beginnings, recognizing when change is needed, and being willing to figure out what comes next.

Comics, movies, TV, gaming, and a little bit of life — another week of Is It Canon?

This week on Is It Canon?, our reading list keeps getting longer. 📚

We’re adding NIFE Wars to the stack and getting ready to dive into the brand-new Moral Monkey VeeFriends comic — both of which we’ll be reading and reviewing next week.

We also look back at Daredevil: End of Days by Brian Michael Bendis and David Mack and talk about why this one hit so well for us.

Plus, the road to Avengers: Doomsday has officially begun. We’re working our way through the movies, comparing what we’re watching, what holds up, and how very different perspectives can completely change the experience.

Then we jump into Lanterns — how easy (or not) it is to get into the show, what’s working for us, what isn’t, and our overall thoughts so far.

And, of course, Tom is back with another TGer Collector Corner.

🎙️ Comics, movies, shows, collecting, and plenty of side quests along the way — another week of asking the only question that matters: Is It Canon?

This week on Is It Canon?, we’re bouncing around the comic and pop culture world with plenty to catch up on! 🎙️

We talk about upcoming Comic Cons, what movies and shows we’ve been watching, and what’s coming next for VeeFriends Comics. 📚

Plus, Tom is bringing back something that originally got him into streaming in the first place — and we talk about why he’s excited to return to it.

And because apparently one bracket wasn’t enough… we’ve got a brand-new bracket to argue our way through. 👀🏆

In this episode:

🎙️ Comic Con talk & what we’re looking forward to
🎬 Movies & shows we’ve been watching
📚 Upcoming VeeFriends Comics
🎥 Tom goes back to his streaming roots
🏆 A brand-new Is It Canon? bracket
😂 And, as always, plenty of tangents along the way

Come for the comics, stay for the chaos.

🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday morning on YouTube.

#VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics #Comics #ComicBooks #ComicCon #Collectibles #Movies #IsItCanon

VeeFriends’ newest comic, Shell’s Kitchen, is here — and this one might be one of the funniest and most relatable stories yet.

We dive into the new issue, the relationships at the center of the story, and how fame and money don’t necessarily change who you are — sometimes they just expose what was already there, including all of your shortcomings.

We also talk about the crazy response to the release, with Shell’s Kitchen selling out on Day 1, what that might say about the growing interest around VeeFriends comics, and where things could go from here.

Plus, Tom gives his review of the latest Spider-Man movie, and as always, we get a little sidetracked along the way.

🐚 Shell’s Kitchen review & discussion
💰 Fame, money & relationships
🔥 A Day 1 sellout
📚 The latest in VeeFriends comics
🕷️ Tom’s Spider-Man review

Is It Canon? drops every Wednesday on YouTube and anywhere you get your podcasts.

#VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics #ShellsKitchen #Comics #ComicBooks #IsItCanon #SpiderMan #Collecting

VeeFriends Comics are BACK — and we had plenty to talk about this week! 📚🔥

In this episode, we dive into comic grading and whether we’re sending our VeeFriends comics off to get slabbed, the FOMO that hits when comics start selling out, and what happens when “I’ll grab it later” suddenly isn’t an option anymore.

We also talk about our personal VeeFriends comic collecting goals, what we’re chasing, and how we each approach building our collections.

And because the main characters get enough attention… we built a bracket to determine the BEST SIDE CHARACTER in VeeFriends Comics. 👀🏆

Who deserves the crown? Who got eliminated way too early? And which pick are you going to completely disagree with us on?

Huge Shoutout to Sully ⁨@NerdsUniteUS⁩ for grabbing a Veefriends x PSA collab SDCC exclusive for s to open on the podcast!

Comics are back. The collection is getting serious. And the side characters are finally getting their moment.

Welcome back to Is It Canon?

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The National Sports Collectors Convention is in the books, and we're breaking down everything that made this year's show one to remember.

From the continued rise of non-sports trading cards to the incredible energy around comics, we recap our biggest takeaways from an unforgettable time in Chicago.

We talk about the growing presence of VeeFriends at the show, with DJ Coffman signing comics and creating remarques all weekend long, why that matters for the future of the IP, and what it was like seeing comics become such a big part of the conversation.

We also share highlights from the ToTheMoon community meetup, the people we met, the stories we made, and why moments like these remind us that collecting is about so much more than what's inside a slab or a box.

With new VeeFriends comics returning soon and New York Comic Con only two months away, we also look ahead at what's next, make a few predictions, and talk about why we're so excited for the months to come.

This week, we're catching up on everything happening in the VeeFriends and comic world!

We share our thoughts on San Diego Comic-Con, look ahead to New York Comic Con, discuss some exciting comic alpha from Gary Vee, and dive into what the National Sports Collectors Convention and the new VeeFriends Sticker Packs could mean—especially with the Farm Fights comic making an appearance.

But it wouldn't be an Is It Canon? episode without going off on a few tangents...

We take a trip down memory lane, sharing stories from our teenage years and school days that have absolutely nothing to do with comics (and somehow make perfect sense).

Join us for a fun episode full of news, predictions, laughs, and plenty to look forward to!

🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday.

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This week, we're mixing it up!

We chat about the latest in movies and comics, the return of Witty Weasel after the rebagging announcement, and our thoughts on collecting—when to think about investing, and why collecting what you love is always the best strategy.

Plus, we put each other to the test with a game all about VeeFriends comic covers.

🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday.

#VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics #Collectibles #Comics #TradingCards #GaryVee #IsItCanon

Whether you discovered VeeFriends through Topps Chrome, collecting, or you're just curious what all the excitement around the comics is about, this episode is for you.

We explore what makes the VeeFriends Comics more than just another comic series.

From storytelling and character development to collectibility and community, we break down why these comics have become such an important part of the VeeFriends universe.In this episode, we cover:

📖 What the VeeFriends Comics are all about

🎨 How storytelling brings the characters to life

🤝 The creative team behind the comics

🃏 Why comic collectors and card collectors are becoming connected

💜 How the comics help build community

🌙 Why we believe they matter - and why now is a great time to start reading

If you're brand new, welcome! If you've been reading since Issue #1, we hope this episode reminds you why you fell in love with the series in the first place.

Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday as we dive deeper into the stories, characters, creators, and collectibles that make the VeeFriends universe so unique.

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Jeremy Knows, Success Lead at VeeFriends, we move beyond the Lava Variant program and dive into the bigger picture of what makes the VeeFriends community so special.

We talk about:

🌙 Building community through collecting

🃏 What makes collecting meaningful beyond the collectibles themselves

🚀 Gary Vaynerchuk's long-term vision for VeeFriends and the role of the team in bringing it to life

🎭 Jeremy's background in theatre and performance

🎙️ The story behind Jeremy lending his voice to the early VeeFriends animated comics

💜 Why connecting physical and digital collectors is such an important part of the ecosystem

This episode is a conversation about storytelling, community, and the people helping shape the future of VeeFriends from behind the scenes.

If you enjoyed Part 1, you won't want to miss this deeper look into the vision, the passion, and the personalities driving the VeeFriends ecosystem forward.

#VeeFriends #Collecting #Comics #NFT #Community #GaryVee #Storytelling #Collectibles

In this special Part 1 of 2, we're joined by Jeremy Knows, Success Lead at VeeFriends, for a deep dive into one of the most exciting intersections of physical and digital collecting.

We discuss the Burn Island Lava Variant currently featuring VeeFriends Comics #23–26, how collectors can burn Book Games NFTs to claim exclusive Lava Variant comics, and what this initiative means for the future of collecting.

Along the way, we also explore:

🔥 The vision behind the Lava Variant program

📚 How Burn Island connects digital ownership with physical collectibles

🤝 Onboarding collectors into both sides of the VeeFriends ecosystem

💬 The evolving world of VeeFriends, comics, NFTs, and collecting as a whole

Whether you're a longtime VeeFriends collector or just discovering the ecosystem, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at where collecting is headed.

Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss Part 2!

#VeeFriends #BurnIsland #Comics #NFT #Collectibles #GaryVee #BookGames #LavaVariant

Still no new VeeFriends comic? No problem.This week, we turn to the community for questions, hot takes, and some comic debates. We tackle an Overrated or Underrated segment, discuss whether future comic print runs could increase, and share our thoughts on where the VeeFriends Comics ecosystem might be headed.We also get a little more personal, talking about how we're each doing right now and what keeps us showing up every week for the podcast—even during quieter comic release periods.Because at the end of the day, this show has never been just about new issues. It's about the stories, the lessons, the community, and the conversations that come from them.In this episode:📚 Community Q&A🔥 VeeFriends Comics hot takes⚖️ Overrated or Underrated?🖨️ Print run discussion🎙️ Behind-the-scenes podcast reflections💜 Why there's always something to talk aboutCome for the stories, stay for the laughs.

No new VeeFriends comic this week? No problem.

In this episode, we take a step back from the usual comic breakdown and dive into the bigger question: what makes a VeeFriends comic moment memorable, collectible, or meaningful?

We kick things off with a discussion about the new Comic Clippings / Comic Cuts in the VeeFriends Topps Chrome set. If you pulled one, would you keep it or sell it? What would make the perfect Comic Clipping — a main character, a funny panel, a word bubble, a meaningful trait moment?

And maybe the biggest question: does the panel matter more than the character?

Then we put ourselves to the test with a Blind Rank: Comic Clipping Edition, ranking comic relic moments without knowing what’s coming next.

To wrap it up, we build the first class of the Is It Canon VeeFriends Comics Hall of Fame, with categories like best main character, best lesson, funniest moment, best cover, best villain energy, most underrated issue, and the comic we’d hand to someone reading VeeFriends comics for the first time.

It’s part collecting talk, part comic appreciation, and part reminder that even when there’s no new issue, there’s always more story to explore.

#VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics #IsItCanon #ToppsChrome #ComicCollecting #TradingCards #ComicCuts #ComicClippings #GaryVee #Collectibles