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Even Goku takes losses in Dragon Ball… 🥊

From Android 19 draining his energy to Vegeta standing as his eternal rival, some villains have pushed Goku beyond his limits—and a few he’s never actually beaten.

In our latest blog, we break down the fights Goku couldn’t finish, from Zamasu to Cell, and even why Garlic Jr. and Commander Red stand out as rare cases in the franchise.

👉 Read the full list here: bit.ly/46oB9hH

💬 Do you think Goku will ever get his rematch? Which villains would you add to the list?

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📦✨ Moving can be tough on kids — what feels like a simple checklist for adults can feel like the end of the world for children. 🏡💔

In our latest blog, we share 5 gentle tips to help your child cope with a big move — from creating meaningful goodbye rituals to finding comfort in stories like Happy Home! 💖

👉 Read the full post: bit.ly/422JYLR

👉 Order your copy of Happy Home! and give your child a story that makes transitions a little easier.

Because the right story can make all the difference. 💫

#HappyHomeBook #ChildrensBooks #ParentingTips #MovingWithKids #CountdownPublishing #FamilyLife #ParentingSupport

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🚨 Countdown Publishing is coming to Melbourne Toy & Comic Con 2025! 🚨

📅 Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
🕙 Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Location: Melbourne Auditorium — 625 E Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL

We’ll be on the show floor with:
✨ Indie comics including Viroco! and Happy Home!
✨ Exclusive art prints & collectibles
✨ Stickers, fan mashups & more!

But that’s not all—this fall’s convention will feature:
✅ 50+ vendors with toys, comics & collectibles
✅ Celebrity guests like Rikki Simons (Invader Zim) & Andy Merrill (Brak, Space Ghost)
✅ Cosplay contests, fan panels, trivia & more!

👉 Mark your calendars, bring your cosplay, and come meet Countdown Publishing in person. We can’t wait to connect with fans, creators, and the comic community!

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⚔️ Are you strong like a Guardian, wise like an Oracle, or creative like a Forger?

Take the official Viroco! Class Test and discover which of the 7 unique classes in our fantasy world you truly belong to:

✨ Guardian | Oracle | Morpher | Forger | Elemental | Shaman | Arcane

Each class comes with its own traits, strengths, and weaknesses — from the determined courage of Guardians to the mysterious charm of Arcanes. Whether you’re an anime fan, manga reader, or fantasy gamer, this quiz is designed to help you find your place in the Viroco! universe.

👉 Try the test now: countdownpublishing.com/viroco-class-test

After you get your results, share them in the comments and use #VirocoClassTest to see which class the community belongs to! Who knows — you might even meet your fellow Guardians, Oracles, or Elementals here.

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🎨 New Countdown Collectibles just dropped! 🎨

From Viroco! class stickers (Guardian, Oracle, Morpher + more) to anime mashups and tributes, we’ve got fresh art made for fans like you.

✨ Fan favorites you’ll find:

Viroco! Seal Stickers — just $5 each

“Bulbasaur in Paradise” 🌴

“Black Gojo” 👁️

Tyren in action from Viroco! ⚔️

Mashups like Naruto Team 7, DC’s Big Three, Kirby x SpongeBob + more!

🛒 Explore the full shop & start your collection: countdownpublishing.com/shop

What’s the FIRST collectible you’d grab? 👇

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🚨 We’ve got big news—our brand-new website is LIVE! 🚨

At CountdownPublishing.com you’ll find:

📖 Indie comics like Viroco!
👶 Children’s books like Happy Home!
🎨 Collectibles & custom art for anime + comic fans
📝 Blogs on anime, manga & storytelling

If you love comics, manga, or anime, this is YOUR space.
👉 Check it out and let us know in the comments: What’s the first thing you’re exploring—comics, books, art, or blogs?

#CountdownPublishing #IndieComics #AnimeFans #MangaCommunity

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We had a blast at Melbourne Toy and Comic Con today 💥 shout out to all the awesome vendors and guests that came out to support even after the storm!

We showed up with copies of “Viroco!” and custom prints by Michael Bishop 🎨. Codename Comet had some great vendor interviews for the Nerding with Friends podcast 🎙️and overall the vibes were immaculate 😎

Famous Faces & Funnies put on awesome event and we can’t wait to be back in April 🤩

#comicbookconvention #comiccon #comicbooks #independentcomics #podcast #independentpublisher #brevardcounty #countdownpublishing #nerdingwithfriends #missionaccomplished #indiecomics #indieartists #toyconvention