VeeFriends Comic Book #12 is set during World War II, when Japan secretly creates the Minokawa, a colossal monster built to swallow America whole and win the war. But when it awakens, it chooses a mindful path instead, turning against destruction and reshaping history. Marking the first kaiju-inspired story in VeeFriends canon, Comic Book #12 brings giant-monster mythology into the universe for the very first time.
This comic book comes in rare cover variants, including the return of the ultimate chase: a 1/1 Lollipop Edition. Chase Gold, Silver, Holofoil, Shimmer, and Cracked Ice covers.
VeeFriends Comic Book #12 launches on February 26th on the VeeFriends online shop, alongside a live drop on Whatnot at 7:30pm ET that same day, both at discounted launch week pricing.
Mindful Minokawa Soars Into The Spotlight
Mindful Minokawa has long been a symbol in the VeeFriends universe as a reminder to lead with awareness. Now, the character headlines the first-ever kaiju story in VeeFriends history, bringing massive scale and cinematic stakes to the comic universe. It’s the first time readers get to see Minokawa’s characteristic play out in a full narrative, bringing the message to life through epic, historic stakes.
Doing The Right Thing With The Fate Of The World At Stake
Themes: VeeFriends Comic Book #12 explores the cost of doing what is right when the stakes are at their highest, set against the threat of global destruction during World War II and rising Cold War nuclear tension.
Credits: Created by Gary Vaynerchuk | Story by Gary Vaynerchuk | Written by Jim Rugg | Art & Coloring by Jeremy Hyler
Two Epic Covers By Jeremy Hyler & Attack Peter
Cover A (pictured on the left) is illustrated by the accomplished director, writer, and comics illustrator Jeremy Hyler. He has successful collaborations with prominent brands such as DISCOVERY, ESPN, ABC, NBC, FOX, PEPSI COLA, and DELTA. Hyler was also the Creative Director at PhotoBiz for over ten years.
Watch our interview with Jeremy Hyler on Making Comics Now!
Cover B Wraparound (pictured on the right) is illustrated by Peter Santa-Maria a.k.a Attack Peter. The artist, illustrator, and teacher is famous for his hand-carved linoleum block prints, which often feature kaiju (monsters) and pop-culture icons like Godzilla. His bold tattoo-influenced style has earned him collaborations with brands including Marvel, Mondo, Skybound Entertainment, and Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) for their 70th-anniversary Godzilla cans.
Attack Peter delivers the first ever VeeFriends wraparound comic book cover, and helps introduce the first kaiju era, which features a mythic black-and-white illustration of Mindful Minokawa in flight.
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Chase The Rarities & Sketch Covers
Each copy of VeeFriends Comic Book #12 is packaged inside a sealed Comic Collector Pack, adding an element of surprise to every pull. Inside, collectors have the chance to uncover ultra-rare variants and limited editions, including the most coveted chase: the 1/1 Lollipop Edition.
How To Purchase VeeFriends Comic Book #12
Phase 1: Holder Sale
Who: Holders of Series 1, Series 2, or Iconics NFTs
When: Wednesday February 25th @ 12pm ET to Thursday February 26th @12pm ET
Series 1 Price: $19.99 (30% off!) | 3 books per NFT held
Series 2 / Iconics Price: $22.99 (20% off!) | 2 books per NFT held
Where: shop.veefriends.com
Phase 2: Public Sale / VeeFriends Live Drop
What: Public Sale with Launch Week Discount Price
Who: Open to everyone
When: Thursday, February 26th @12pm ET to Monday, March 2nd @12pm ET
Price: $24.99 (15% off!)
Where: shop.veefriends.com / veefriends.com/whatnot (Thursday, Feb 26th @ 7:30pm ET)
Beginning Monday, March 2nd at 12pm ET, VeeFriends Comic Book #12 will be available for $29.99 on all platforms.
Comic Book #12 Explosively Expands VeeFriends Canon
VeeFriends Comic Book #12 expands the VeeFriends canon into epic alternate history, placing its virtues against the backdrop of global conflict and nuclear brinkmanship.
By reimagining World War II and Cold War tensions through the lens of Mindful Minokawa and free will, the story fuses myth, morality, and geopolitical stakes. It’s a bold evolution of the universe — showing that VeeFriends virtues aren’t just personal ideals, but forces powerful enough to challenge the fate of humanity itself.
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