Shells Kitchen Serves Brutally Honest Life Advice In Comic Book #18 | Characters, Story, Cover Art…

Aug 05, 2026
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Shells Kitchen Serves Brutally Honest Life Advice In Comic Book #18 | Characters, Story, Cover Art…

VeeFriends Comic Book #18 introduces Observant Oyster, Calm Clam, Loyal Lobster, Sufficient Shrimp and Sensible Sommelier in their first-ever comic book appearances, as a newly successful YouTuber named Amanda keeps returning to a bizarre Boston seafood restaurant hoping that her food's advice will finally be enough to change her life.

Written by award-winning writer James Patrick, with artwork by D.J. Coffman and Nick Seluk's first-ever comic book cover, what begins as a darkly funny story about a woman who can't leave a bad relationship becomes something far more profound. When Amanda discovers Shells Kitchen, a waterfront restaurant where the seafood is alive, sentient, and remarkably good at therapy, she gets exactly the advice she needs, every single time. But knowing what to do and actually doing it are two completely different things.

This issue launches on Wednesday, August 12th at 12pm ET on the VeeFriends online shop, alongside a Whatnot Live Drop on August 12th at 5pm ET hosted by GaryVee!

Fast Facts

VeeFriends Come Out Of Their Shells To Give Advice

Loyal Lobster

In Comic Book #18, we finally get to see the traits that can make Lobster's loyalty powerful. Loyal Lobster shows us a warm, direct, and deeply compassionate spirit that makes you feel safe enough to hear hard things.

Sufficient Shrimp

Enthusiastic, eager, and fully committed from the moment Amanda sits down, Sufficient Shrimp doesn't wait for the whole story. He's already in Amanda's corner from the beginning. His energy is contagious, and his loyalty is immediate.

Calm Clam

Calm Clam shows how measured, steady, and precise she can be by not rushing to fill silence. She listens until she understands, and when she speaks, it lands.

Observant Oyster

Oyster debuts in Comic Book #18 with the sharp perceptive sensibility we all expect. As one of the bluntest characters, Observant Oyster only opens up when he has something worth saying, which means his contributions are rare, perfectly timed, and impossible to ignore.

Sensible Sommelier

Sensible Sommelier is the first face you'll see at Shells Kitchen. He doesn't explain more than you need to know. He doesn't push. He simply points you in the right direction and trusts the kitchen to do the rest.

Written By: James Patrick

James Patrick is an award-winning writer who has written books including Batman, Harley Quinn, Green Arrow, Star Trek, Angel, and Grimm Fairy Tales. Patrick has written for companies such as DC Comics, Image Comics, IDW Publishing, Aftershock Comics, Zenescope, and more. His creator-owned work includes the critically-acclaimed Astronaut Down, Campisi: The Dragon Incident, Monsters of Jimmy Crumb, Hero Hourly, and the smash hit Kaiju Score and its sequel, Kaiju Score: Steal from the Gods (which is currently in production to be made into a major motion picture from Sony Pictures and Escape Artists).

Cover Art: D.J. Coffman & Nick Seluk

Cover A: D.J. Coffman

D.J. Coffman brings Shells Kitchen to life with his Cover A. As VeeFriends' Executive Creative Director, D.J. Coffman is one of the foundational creative forces behind the VeeFriends comic book series, having helped shape the visual and narrative identity of VeeFriends comics.

Cover B: Nick Seluk

Cover B is illustrated by Nick Seluk, creator of the massively popular Awkward Yeti webcomic and New York Times bestselling author of Heart and Brain, Gut Instincts, and Body Language. After nine years as a professional graphic designer, Nick pursued cartooning full-time when the Awkward Yeti launched in late 2012 and quickly grew to reach millions of readers every week.

Rare Variants & Comic Collector Pack Breakdown

Comic Book #18 comes sealed in a Collector's Comic Pack, continuing the collectible blind-bag format that has defined the VeeFriends Comics series. Each pack is a blind pull, with rare variants and chase editions built into the release.

Highlights include:

  • GaryVee 1/1 Sketch Cover

  • 1/1 Lollipop Edition

  • D.J. Coffman Variant Covers

How To Buy VeeFriends Comic Book #18

Phase 1: Holder Sale (Early Access)

Who: Holders of Series 1, Series 2, or Iconics NFTs When: Tuesday, August 11th @ 12pm ET - Wednesday, August 12th @ 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

Phase 2: Public Sale (with launch week price)

Phase 2: Public Sale / VeeFriends Live Drop

What: Public Sale with Launch Week Discount Price Who: Open to everyone When: Wednesday, August 12th @ 12pm ET Price: $26.99 (10% off!) WhatNot Live Drop: Wednesday, August 12th @ 5pm ET Where: shop.veefriends.com / veefriends.com/whatnot

Standard Pricing (After Launch Window)

$29.99 on all platforms beginning Monday, August 17th at 12pm ET.

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 pairings 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:

"Comic Book #18 takes the VeeFriends Comics series into bold new territory with Shells Kitchen. It's a darkly funny, emotionally honest story about why we repeat our own worst patterns even when we know better. Advice can be perfect. What you do with it is entirely up to you." - VeeFriends

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