Is It Canon? Podcast

Lots to talk about this week!From the new Zelda: Ocarina of Time release to a weekend surrounded by comic creators and artists in Los Angeles, this episode is all about nostalgia, stepping outside your comfort zone, and making time for the things you love.We kick things off with Zelda and the games that stay with us, dive into Elektra: Assassin #1, and then head to LA for a recap of ICON Comic & Narrative Art Festival, the Comic Creator Block Party, and the Lucas Museum.We talk about meeting creators, connecting with people who share your passions, overcoming fears, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is simply show up.Plus, we've got Collector Corner, some TV talk, and a reminder to fill your life (and your timeline) with more of the things that make you happy.Whether you're into comics, video games, art, or just great stories, there's something for you in this episode.What’s something you love that you wish you made more time for? Let us know in the comments!📚 Read more comics. Stay curious.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:01:13 Zelda00:26:23 Elektra: Assassin #100:35:39 ICON, Comic Creator Block Party & Lucas Museum01:11:24 Collector Corner01:13:26 Fill Your Life & Timeline with Things You Love01:17:11 TV Shows01:21:45 Outro#IsItCanon #Zelda #OcarinaOfTime #ICONLA #ComicBooks #ComicCreators #ComicArt #ComicBookPodcast #GamingNostalgia #LucasMuseum #ElektraAssassin

Halloween might be over, but Jolly Jack-o is just getting started! 🎃This week on Is It Canon?, we're diving into VeeFriends Comic #23: Jolly Jack-o, but we're also having a bigger conversation about the VeeFriends comic community.After years of waiting for these characters and stories to come to life, we're finally seeing the VeeFriends universe take shape. So why does it sometimes feel like the negative conversations are drowning out everything positive?From printing concerns to selling controversies, we're talking about legitimate frustrations, the amplification of negativity, and why we think it's important to celebrate what's being created, too.Plus, we're continuing our Avengers: Doomsday movie prep, Anne is getting ready for the ICON Festival in Los Angeles for Creator Corner, and Tom is talking about the upcoming Zelda release in Collector Corner!💬 Let's hear from you: Do you think negativity gets more attention than positivity? And what are you most excited about in the future of VeeFriends comics?Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:21 Question of the Week00:03:08 One Year of Is It Canon?00:07:06 Current State of VeeFriends Comics00:30:32 Jolly Jack-O Comic00:54:50 Next Comic Series – Electra Assassin00:57:55 Creator Corner – ICON Festival01:03:21 Collector Corner – Zelda Release and Console01:08:52 Avengers Doomsday Prep01:22:35 RIP Patrick Steward01:25:25 Avengers Doomsday Prep – Part 201:33:07 Outro & What to Read Next / Comic Reading Club#IsItCanon #ComicBooks #ComicBookPodcast #VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics #ComicBookCommunity #ComicBookCollectors #ComicBookCreators #ReadMoreComics #AvengersDoomsday

What happens when creativity, comics, and human connection come together?This week on Is It Canon?, we're joined by comic artist Jamie Jones for a conversation about his creative journey, working with VeeFriends, finding your place in the comic world, and the importance of saying YES to new opportunities.From his work on VeeFriends' Articulate Armadillo to his passion for daily comic strips, Jamie shares his perspective on making art, discovering new creators, and building meaningful connections through comics.We also dive into comic and creator recommendations, different artistic styles, collecting original artwork, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is simply create for the fun of it.Whether you're a longtime comic fan, an aspiring creator, or just getting started exploring comics, there's something in this conversation for you.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:00:42 Travel Impressions & How They Shape Us00:04:19 Getting to Know Jamie Jones00:06:54 Say Yes & Make Friends Along the Way00:14:28 Working with VeeFriends00:26:53 Finding Your Kind of Comics00:35:47 What are we Passionate About Right Now?00:50:20 Comic & Writer Recommendations01:03:27 Daily Comic Strips & Creating for Fun01:10:36 Collector Meets Creator Corner01:25:28 VeeFriends & Different Art Styles01:37:40 Creators We're Obsessed With01:47:39 Collecting Art & Connecting with Artists02:02:13 Final Thoughts & Where to Find Jamie's WorkJamie Joneshttps://www.instagram.com/artofjamiejoneshttps://bowtiepress.substack.com/https://artofjamiejones.bigcartel.com/https://www.instagram.com/powerpulpcomicsABOUT IS IT CANON?Join us, Tom and Anne, as we explore the stories we love, the people who create them, the things we collect, and the conversations they inspire.Read. Create. Collect. Debate.Subscribe for weekly conversations about comics, creators, collectibles, and everything in between!#IsItCanon #JamieJones #ComicBooks #ComicBookArt #VeeFriends #ComicArtists #ComicBookPodcast #ComicCreators #CreativeCommunity #CollectingComics

This week we dive into Gentle Giant and Special Edition C, sharing our thoughts on the stories, characters, and creative choices that stood out.Plus, we're back with our regular segments!💎 Tger's Collector Corner – Tom talks about old Zelda packs and their current surge🎨 Anne's Creator Corner – Anne is talking about how she is diving into documentaries and old interviews of important comic book creators like Stan Lee, Frank Miller and more💬 Let's Be Honest – We get real about the things on our minds, sharing honest perspectives and conversations beyond the panels, this time with the help of a clip from Tom Holland.From comics and collecting to creativity and storytelling, we're here to celebrate the stories we love and the conversations they inspire.Two perspectives. One shared love for comics and storytelling.Join the conversation in the comments, and don't forget to like and subscribe for new episodes every Canon Day!Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:01:22 Question of the Week00:11:07 Gentle Giant00:30:05 Special Edition C01:00:27 Tger's Collector Corner01:17:28 Anne's Creator Corner01:25:26 Let's Be Honest01:36:24 Outro#IsItCanon #ComicBooks #VeeFriends #ComicPodcast #ComicCollectors #Storytelling

New York Comic Con 2026 Recap! Meeting Comic Legends & Our Best NYCC MomentsWe're back from New York Comic Con 2026, and we've got stories to tell!From meeting comic book legends like Bill Sienkiewicz and Rob Liefeld to unforgettable moments on the convention floor, we're breaking down our NYCC experience, sharing our favorite memories, and talking about what made this year's con so special.What was the BEST part of NYCC 2026? The comics? The creators? The collectibles? Or the people you meet along the way?Plus, we're back with our regular Is It Canon? segments!🎤 Question of the Week – Kicking things off with a question to get everyone thinking!🗽 NYCC 2026 Recap – Our favorite moments, meeting comic legends, convention highlights, and everything in between.📚 Collector Corner – Talking collectibles, comics, and the things that make collecting so much fun.🎨 Creator Corner – Exploring creativity, inspiration, and the people behind the stories we love.💭 Honest Thoughts – Real conversations, personal perspectives, and a little reflection beyond the comics.Whether you attended NYCC, followed along from home, or simply love comics and the community surrounding them, come hang out with us as we relive the experience!We want to hear from YOU!What was your favorite moment from NYCC 2026? And if you couldn't attend, which comic book creator would you love to meet?Welcome to Is It Canon? — where we read, create, collect, and debate all things comics, storytelling, and nerd culture.💜 Subscribe and join the CanonFam for new episodes every Wednesday!Read. Create. Collect. Debate.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:57 Question of the Week00:10:51 NYCC 2026 Recap00:46:52 Tger's Collector Corner01:12:21 Anne's Creator Corner01:18:48 Honest Thoughts01:31:27 Comic Con final thoughts#NYCC2026 #NewYorkComicCon #IsItCanon #BillSienkiewicz #RobLiefeld #ComicBooks #ComicCon #ComicBookCommunity #NYCCRecap

It’s the night before NYCC! 🗽📚This week, we’re talking about the excitement leading into New York Comic Con, before diving into Articulate Armadillo and a bigger conversation about storytelling, emotions, and how the state we’re in can change the way a story affects us.We also wrap up Lanterns with Episode 8, Tom brings some serious gems to Collector Corner, and Anne talks about creating simply because you love to create in Creator Corner.And toward the end, things get a little more personal as we have an honest conversation about recognizing when something isn’t serving you anymore—and changing what and who you surround yourself with.A little comics. A little collecting. A little creating. And a lot of conversation.TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 — Intro00:01:45 — ’Twas the Night Before NYCC00:07:05 — Stories & Your Emotional State: Articulate Armadillo00:49:04 — Lanterns Episode 8: Finale01:03:51 — Tom’s Collector Corner: Gem Pieces01:19:02 — Anne’s Creator Corner: Create Because You Love It01:25:04 — Honest Thoughts: Changing What You Surround Yourself WithRead. Create. Collect. Debate.#IsItCanon #Comics #VeeFriendsComics #NYCC #Lanterns #ComicBooks #Collecting #Creativity

This week on Is It Canon?, we’re talking comics, shows, conventions, collecting, community, and a little bit of everything in between.We kick things off with a bigger question: analog is making a comeback — but could that shift influence comics, collecting, and conventions too?From there, we continue our Back Cover Bracket, dive into Lanterns Episode 7, talk Daredevil: Parts of a Hole, and keep prepping for Avengers: Doomsday with an Endgame encore.Tom is back with Collector Corner, Anne jumps into Creator Corner, and later we get into a larger conversation sparked by Gary around community, relationships, and what those words actually mean.And with convention season in full swing, we wrap things up with our thoughts on how to prep for Comic Con — what to plan, what to bring, and how to get more out of the experience.Timestamps:00:00:00 — Intro00:02:20 — Question: Analog is coming back — will it influence comics and cons?00:14:11 — Back Cover Bracket00:26:18 — Lanterns Episode 700:43:15 — Parts of a Hole00:50:42 — Doomsday Prep & Avengers: Endgame Encore00:59:27 — Collector Corner01:09:30 — Creator Corner01:25:17 — Gary Rant & Our Take on Community & Relationships01:53:27 — How to Prep for Comic Con Read. Create. Collect. Debate.That’s what Is It Canon? is all about.#Comics #ComicBooks #Lanterns #Daredevil #AvengersDoomsday #ComicCon #Collecting #IsItCanon

This week on Is It Canon?, we’re talking comics, creativity, collectibles, and everything we’ve been reading lately. 📚🎙️Tom is currently making his way through Dungeon Crawler Carl, while Anne has been diving into Brian Michael Bendis’ Spider-Woman and Daredevil: Parts of a Hole.Then we’re going deep into VeeFriends’ Big Game Bandicoot! 🏈 We break down the comic, dig into the story and details, and answer questions from the community.Also this week:📚 What we’re reading right now🏈 A deep dive into Big Game Bandicoot❓ Big Game Bandicoot community Q&A🎮 Tom shares this week’s Collector Corner item✍️ Anne introduces the new Creator Corner — a space to explore the creative side of comics, storytelling, content, and making things, with one simple philosophy: just try sh*t📺 We discuss Lanterns Episode 6🏆 And we put VeeFriends comic back covers head-to-head in our Favorite Back Cover BracketComics are fun to read — but they’re even more fun to talk about, dissect, collect, and create around.Subscribe and join us every Canon Day for more comics, movies, collectibles, storytelling, and creator conversations.#IsItCanon #VeeFriends #BigGameBandicoot #Comics #ComicBooks #BrianMichaelBendis #Lanterns #DCComics #CreatorCorner

Comics, TV, games, conventions… we covered a little bit of everything this week! 📚🎮📺We kick things off with a spoiler-free review of VeeFriends Comic #20: Big Game Bandicoot 🏈 and dive into Issue #1 of NIFE Wars.Then we’re back in the DC universe with Episode 5 of Lanterns, sharing our thoughts on the story so far and where we think things might be heading.🎮 In TGER’s Collector Corner, Tom breaks down the latest big Zelda announcement and what has him excited.And Anne is back from Rose City Comic Con! 🌹 She shares some highlights from the convention, including getting to take a comic-writing class with legendary writer Brian Michael Bendis and what she learned about storytelling and creating comics.Comics, collectibles, TV, gaming, storytelling, and plenty of side conversations along the way — another week of Is It Canon?👇 Let us know in the comments:What are you reading, watching, or collecting right now?#IsItCanon #Comics #ComicBooks #VeeFriends #BigGameBandicoot #NIFEWars #Lanterns #Zelda #RoseCityComicCon #BrianMichaelBendis

This week on Is It Canon?, we’re diving into the newest VeeFriends comic, Moral Monkey, and our review is a little mixed. We talk about what worked, what didn’t, and where the story landed for us.We continue our Lanterns watch with Episodes 3 and 4, and Anne’s Avengers: Doomsday movie marathon is in full swing — FOUR movies since last week as she works her way through the MCU to get caught up before Doomsday. We also found a cool new movie website that might make keeping track of everything a lot more fun.Then we head over to the gaming side with some Zelda talk and a new announcement from Nintendo that caught our attention. We’re saving the full conversation on that one for next week.And in Anne’s section, things get a little more personal as we talk about new beginnings, recognizing when change is needed, and being willing to figure out what comes next.Comics, movies, TV, gaming, and a little bit of life — another week of Is It Canon?