Once a man, now a monkey!

VeeFriends Comic Book #19 introduces Moral Monkey with a mystery-filled origin story that asks what happens when everything about you changes except your instinct to do what's right. Moral Monkey is part body horror, part morality test, and one completely bananas detective thriller.

Before he was Moral Monkey, he was Benjamin Browne, London's best detective with a reputation built on putting bad guys behind bars. But then a mysterious attempt to murder him leaves him needing a new heart from a monkey to survive, and that heart transplant turns Benjamin into a monkey. Now London's finest detective must solve the most personal case of his life in his new monkey body. Moral Monkey features a story by Gary Vaynerchuk, a script written by D.J. Coffman, Cover A by Steve Musgrave, Cover B by Frank Cho, and colors by Chris Fason.

Comic Book #19 launches on Thursday, August 27th at 12pm ET on the VeeFriends online shop, alongside a Whatnot Live Drop on August 12th at 5pm ET hosted by GaryVee!

Fast Facts

• Issue: VeeFriends Comic Book #19: Moral Monkey

• First Appearance: Moral Monkey

• Created by: Gary Vaynerchuk

• Story by: Gary Vaynerchuk

• Script by: D.J. Coffman

• Art by: Steve Musgrave

• Colors by: Chris Fason

• Cover A: Steve Musgrave

• Cover B: Frank Cho

• Edition Size: 10,000 copies

• Holder Sale: Wednesday, August 26th at 12pm ET

• Public Sale: Thursday, August 27th at 12pm ET

• GaryVee Whatnot Live Drop: Thursday, August 27 at 5pm ET

• Standard Price Begins: Monday, August 31st at 12pm ET

Meet Benjamin Browne…The Man Before The Monkey

Benjamin Browne has built his career as London's top detective, noticing the crucial details other people miss, following evidence wherever it leads, and trusting his ability to separate fact from fiction. That works pretty well until the victim in his latest investigation becomes himself.

After Benjamin is left on life support following an attempted murder by a mysterious figure, he is given a heart from a monkey to survive. The side effects of the transplant transform him into a monkey. Then the question becomes, who hurt him, why did they hurt him, and what does becoming a monkey do to him?

The result is an origin story filled with mystery, suspense, action, banana peels, and one very important question about what really defines a person when everything changes.

What Makes Moral Monkey…Moral?

Moral Monkey isn't about being perfect. He's about choosing what's right even when doing the right thing is inconvenient, frustrating, or comes at a personal cost.

Cover A by Steve Musgrave

Steve Musgrave delivers Cover A. Musgrave is a self-taught illustrator, cartoonist, and character designer with a passion for comics, classic animation, and the wonderfully weird. His work includes projects for Dark Horse Comics, Discordia Culture Shop, and Ethereal Comics.

Cover B by Frank Cho

Comic Book #19 features a special Cover B by Frank Cho. A fan-favorite and award-winning comic artist, Cho is best known for his creator-owned comic strip Liberty Meadows. Cho has brought his distinctive illustration style to characters ranging from Spider-Man to Wonder Woman. His work has earned both Harvey and Eisner Awards, while his covers have become sought-after pieces for comic collectors.

Rare Variants & Collector's Comic Pack

Every copy of Comic Book #19 comes sealed in a Collector's Comic Pack. This issue has an edition size of 10,000 total copies, spread across Cover A, Cover B, six increasingly rare Cover A treatments, and five original sketch covers.

How To Buy Comic Book #19: Moral Monkey

Phase 1: Holder Sale

When: Wednesday, August 26th at 12pm ET through Thursday, August 27th at 12pm ET

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

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

Series 2 & Iconics Holder Price: $22.99 (20% off!) | 2 books per NFT held

Where: shop.veefriends.com

Phase 2: Public Sale

When: Thursday, August 27th at 12pm ET

Who: Open to everyone

Public Launch Price: $26.99 (10% off!)

Where: shop.veefriends.com

Phase 3: GaryVee Whatnot Live Drop

Who: Open to everyone

When: Thursday, August 27th at 5pm ET

Where: veefriends.com/whatnot

Phase 4: Standard Sale

Beginning Monday, August 31st at 12pm ET, VeeFriends Comic Book #19 will be available for $29.99 on all platforms.

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:

• 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

• Issue #16: Witty & Gritty - featuring Witty Weasel & Gritty Ghost

• Issue #17: Confident Cobra - featuring Confident Cobra, Mentor Mongoose & Wise Wasp

• Issue #18: Shells Kitchen — featuring Observant Oyster, Calm Clam, Loyal Lobster, Sufficient Shrimp and Sensible Sommelier

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