Empathy Is a Superpower | Parenting, Real Talk & Strong Opinions 😂 | Is It Canon? Vol. 24

Vol 26 - Jim Rugg on Comics, Creativity & Why Stories Matter

Jim Rugg joins us for a special two-part episode of Is It Canon!Before we dive into VeeFriends Comic #17: Confident Cobra, we sit down with Jim to talk about comics as a whole - why stories matter, what makes comics such a unique medium, how the industry is evolving, and the impact comics can have on readers of all ages.We also discuss Jim's experience working with VeeFriends, his creative process, and why storytelling remains one of the most powerful ways to connect with people.Part 2 will focus specifically on VeeFriends Comic #17: Confident Cobra, so consider this your behind-the-scenes warmup before we jump into the latest issue.What comic has had the biggest impact on your life? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Subscribe for weekly VeeFriends comic discussions, creator interviews, reviews, and community conversations.#IsItCanon #VeeFriends #JimRugg

Vol. 25 - Why Aren’t More People Reading the VeeFriends Comics? | Essex County, Chrome & Comic Talk

No comic review this week… so we went full comic conversation mode. In this episode, Tom sends Anne down the rabbit hole with Essex County, and we talk about first impressions, storytelling, and what makes certain comics stick with you long after you finish reading them. We also dive into: 🃏 The upcoming comic clippings in Topps Chrome ✍️ The TWO sketch covers pulled this past week 📚 Why more people aren’t reading the VeeFriends comics 🤔 What could help get more eyes on the stories 🎤 Personal questions, side tangents, and us making fun of each other… as usual This episode turned into a bigger conversation about comics, collecting, community, and why stories matter in the first place — even if not everyone is reading them yet. Lighthearted, honest, a little chaotic… pretty much exactly what you’d expect from us at this point. 🎧 Let us know in the comments:What comic got you into reading comics more seriously? #VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics #Comics #ComicBooks #ToppsChrome #Collectibles #ComicCollectors #SketchCover #EssexCounty #GaryVee #IsItCanonPodcast #ComicCommunity #Podcast #IndieComics

Empathy Is a Superpower | Parenting, Real Talk & Strong Opinions 😂 | Is It Canon? Vol. 24

This week on Is It Canon? we dive into the first teacher comic from the VeeFriends for Students program — Empathy Is a Superpower written by DJ Coffman with art by Chris Fason.What started as a comic review quickly turned into one of our deepest conversations yet.We talk about parenting, and how our kids often end up being our biggest teachers. The comic’s message around empathy and “never really knowing what someone else is going through” led us into a community-driven game where YOU asked the questions.Honest takes, strong opinions, and some good laughs. 😂Come for the comics, stay for the chaos.🌕 Follow Is It Canon?🎙️ New episodes weekly covering VeeFriends comics, storytelling, collecting, and community.#VeeFriends #Comics #Parenting #Podcast #IsItCanon #GaryVee #Teachers

Vol. 23 - Comic 16 "Witty & Gritty" - A relatable story and a lesson in being yourself

Vol. 23 — Comic 16: “Witty & Gritty”A relatable story with a lesson in being yourself.In this episode, we dive into VeeFriends Comic 16: Witty & Gritty — a story that feels funny, honest, and a little too real.We talk about what makes this comic so relatable, how the characters handle pressure and personality, and why being yourself is sometimes the grittiest thing you can do.

IsItCanon Vol. 22 - Did This VeeFriends Comic Age Well? - Fearless Fairy Review 🔍

What happens when you go back to a VeeFriends comic a year later… and look at it through a collector’s lens?In this episode of Is It Canon?, we revisit Issue #2 – Fearless Fairy and break it down from both a storytelling AND collectibility perspective. Has the value changed? Do first appearances matter more than cameos? And how does this issue actually hold up today?We also get into:*Getting into comics (if you’re new or coming back 👀)*The difference between cameos vs. first appearances*Covers, blank sketch covers, and what collectors actually care about*How the story continues and what stands out now vs. thenAnd of course… we wrap it up with some chaos:🎮 Canon or Not?🎮 What comic is this line from?Oh—and fair warning… this episode might not be for kids 😂00:00:00 Intro00:03:20 Small issue00:05:49 What’s New – Daredevil00:19:11 Getting into comics00:20:19 Issue #2 – Fearless Fairy00:24:28 Cameos vs First Appearances00:29:30 Continuation00:33:57 Retcon00:41:45 Website + Sunday Comics (isitcanonpod.com)00:43:23 Story continues00:50:12 This podcast is not for kids 😂00:55:48 Covers & Blank Sketch Covers00:58:59 Growth & Conviction01:02:59 Game: Canon or Not?01:30:11 Game: What’s the Line From?If you’re collecting, reading, or just getting into comics—this is your place.👉 Drop a comment: Is Fearless Fairy underrated or properly valued?👉 And tell us… Canon or Not?!#VeeFriends #FearlessFairy #VeeFriendsComics #VeeFriendsCollector #VeeFriendsCommunity