Some of you know me as Jojo, some of you know me as Vivs, and some of you don't know me at all.
For the past year, @afiqpengu and I have been working on this comic alongside our daily responsibilities at Pudgy Penguins. I write for the animations, and Afiq is the cornerstone of all things Pudgy visuals (a legend).
We went through countless versions trying to figure out how to tell Pengu and Polly's story. Eventually we realized the best place to start was... the beginning.
So we made it a prequel.
Comics were completely new to me, but not to Afiq (he's a bestseller for a reason). After work, on weekends, whenever we could find the time, we chipped away at it because we genuinely loved making it.
Then halfway through, everything stopped.
Last August, I suffered a brain aneurysm. I spent a month in the hospital, had three brain procedures, and went home with strict orders to stay off my phone, avoid work, and rest.
All I wanted so badly was to get back to normal. Back to creating.
When I eventually started work again, I wasn't sure I'd still be able to write the way I used to. But the Pudgy team believed in me, and trusted us to finish this story.
Last week at San Diego Comic-Con (@Comic_Con), we finally got to share it.
Watching kids sit down and read it was surreal. One girl bought Volume 1, came back the next morning after finishing it overnight, and told me she had to get the rest.
That moment made every late night, rewrite, and obstacle worth it.
I'm incredibly grateful to have recovered, and even more grateful to everyone who helped make this possible.
Thank you @afiqpengu, @chefgoyardi, @manovermars, Charlie, Jenna, and everyone at Pudgy Penguins who supported me and championed this project from the start.
We've poured a lot of heart into these books.
I really hope you enjoy them.
Did you know a Pudgy holder became one of the people directly helping shape our future?
Vivian is a Lil Pudgy holder who joined the core team early on and is now our Head of Editorial, the driving force behind the animations we all know and love.
Community > everything 🐧
Today, for the first time, Pengu has been officially introduced to millions of new people in retail.
We’re proud to announce that Pengu is now available on all @Target shelves across the USA with the launch of our new plushie line.
More information below.
History made!!! The very FIRST @pudgypenguins live @Whatnot show and @Bokah787 reveals THE most iconic sketch…
PENGU!!!! On the VERY FIRST show. Nuts!!
This is a grail in the perfect hands. Well done, Bokah!! Take care of that beauty!!
New channel, new rhythm, and more time with all of you.
Each show has its own personality, its own lore threaded from our universe. Date Night’s couples-coded, Polly’s World is girls’ night, Pengu’s World is TCG and collectibles.
Tune in, hang out, shop with us. Maybe catch some easter eggs for what’s next?
see you there 🫶
Introducing Pudgy Penguins Live Shopping.
Live shopping is one of the fastest growing sectors in the online retail space and we’re excited to be bringing Pengu to it.
More info below.
Somewhere between the rodeo and the rides, @pudgypenguins made it to the Calgary Stampede 🐧
Spent every summer here as a kid trying to win a plushie. Excited for everyone who takes home a penguin this year!