Articulate Armadillo Comes To The Rescue In Comic Book #21 | Character, Story, Cover Art & How To…

Sep 15, 2026
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Articulate Armadillo Comes To The Rescue In Comic Book #21 | Character, Story, Cover Art & How To…

VeeFriends Comic Book #21 marks the first comic book appearance of Articulate Armadillo, a well-spoken wanderer who rolls into a small town and discovers a diner on the brink of closing. When an outside buyer presents the diner's owner with a quick way out of her struggling business, Articulate Armadillo helps the owner see that the real value may not be the diner's food itself, but the story behind it.

VeeFriends Comic Book #21 was created by Gary Vaynerchuk, with story & script by D.J. Coffman, art and Cover A by Jamie Jones, and Cover B by Brett Bean - the creator, author, and illustrator of the best-selling comic book D'ORC. The issue features a print run of 20,000 copies with rare variants and original sketch covers mixed throughout the release.

Breakers will LIVE DROP Comic Book #21 during the Break Zone Launch Day on September 25th starting at 12pm ET, with the VeeFriends Break Zone live at 3pm ET that same day!

Fast Facts

  • Issue: VeeFriends Comic Book #21: Articulate Armadillo

  • First Appearance: Articulate Armadillo

  • Story by: Gary Vaynerchuk

  • Written by: D.J. Coffman

  • Art by: Jamie Jones

  • Cover A: Jamie Jones

  • Cover B: Brett Bean (creator of the best-selling comic D'ORC)

  • Edition Size: 20,000 copies

  • Holder Sale: September 23rd at 12pm ET - September 25th at 12pm ET

  • Live Launch Break Zone: Friday, September 25th at 12pm ET

  • VeeFriends Live Break: Friday, September 25th at 3pm ET

  • Public Sale: Monday, September 28th at 12pm ET ($29.99)

Meet Articulate Armadillo, A Well-Spoken Wanderer

Articulate Armadillo is always moving. Rolling from town to town, he listens to the people he meets, finds the heart of the problem in front of them, and uses his greatest gift — his voice — to help them see things differently.

Cover A by Jamie Jones

Comic Book #21 interior artist Jamie Jones delivers Cover A, giving Articulate Armadillo's first comic appearance a visual identity that carries directly from the cover into the story.

Originally from Savannah, Georgia, Jones is a comic-book cartoonist, writer, illustrator, and event organizer known for his distinct pulp-adventure style. He is the creator, writer, and artist behind the self-published adventure series The Baboon through Bow Tie Press, co-founded Power Pulp Comics, and has contributed artwork to Comixology Originals including Quarter Killer, Kicking Ice, SPAKOW!, and Tales of MFR. Jones also serves as a program director and core organizer for Indie Comics Creator Con, supporting creator-owned comics and independent artists.

Cover B by Brett Bean

Comic Book #21 features a special Cover B by Brett Bean, whose energetic, character-driven approach gives Articulate Armadillo a completely different spin for his debut issue. Bean is a Los Angeles-based cartoonist, author, and character designer whose work spans comics, animation, and children's literature. His career includes collaborations with Disney, Marvel, and Jim Henson's Creature Shop, along with work on I Hate Fairyland with Skottie Young and the Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel. His comic book D'ORC from Image Comics is currently one of the top-selling books in the comic industry.

Rare Variants & Collector's Comic Pack

Comic Book #21 features a print run of 20,000 total copies, spread across Jamie Jones' Cover A, Brett Bean's Cover B, six increasingly rare Cover A treatments, and five original sketch covers.

Cover A by Jamie Jones

  • Base: /15,332

  • Shimmer: /299

  • Cracked Ice: /199

  • Holofoil: /99

  • Silver: /55

  • Gold: /10

  • Lollipop: 1/1

Cover B by Brett Bean

  • /4,000

Original Sketch Covers

  • D.J. Coffman: /2

  • Jamie Jones: /2

  • GaryVee: 1/1

How To Buy Comic Book #21: Articulate Armadillo

Early Access: NFT Holder Sale

Who: Holders of Series 1, Series 2, or Iconics NFTs

When: September 23rd @ 12pm ET - September 25th @ 12pm ET

Series 1 Price: $18.99 (35% OFF!) | 3 books per NFT held

Series 2 / Iconics Price: $22.99 (20% OFF!) | 2 books per NFT held

Where: shop.veefriends.com

If you experience any issues during the holder sale period, reach out to support@veefriends.com for assistance.

Live Drops: Break Zone Buys!

Who: Open to everyone

What: Live breaks of Comic Book #21 hosted by breakers

When: September 25th starting @ 12pm ET, with the VeeFriends Break Zone live from 3pm ET–7pm ET

Where: VeeFriends on Whatnot

Available Online: VeeFriends Shop

What: Public Sale

Who: Open to everyone

When: September 28th @ 12pm ET

Price: $29.99

Where: shop.veefriends.com

New To VeeFriends Comics? Catch Up On Every Issue

VeeFriends Comics is an ongoing anthology series where each issue centers on one character or character pairing from across the VeeFriends universe. Every issue stands on its own, making it easy for new readers to jump in at any time.

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

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