I dont think its just the ad-blocker as thats been around since 2/2018 without stopping images on Vef until yesterday
I was using version 68.0.3 when it occured.I had googles updates disabled in services.
Chrome 68 Released With Warnings on HTTP Sites, But Also Other Security Features
Chrome 68 includes two anti-malvertising features
24/7/2018
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/new...rity-features/
Just updated to Version Version 69.0.3497.92 (Official Build) (64-bit) no issues on VEF now