Review of Digital Lizards of Doom vol 1

Post by **Caroline Anne Richmond** » 05 Feb 2025, 08:45

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Digital Lizards of Doom vol 1" by Gabriel Valentin.]

5 out of 5 stars

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Digital Lizards of Doom Vol. 1: Level 1: Dizzy Doom by Gabriel Valentin is a graphic novel for children aged 7-12. Children who enjoy comic books and video games will love this colourful and creative book, illustrated by Ernie Najera.

Pineapple Pete is a self-proclaimed evil genius. He has trapped a whole dimension and its characters in a video game. He discovered a hidden universe born from the power of imagination. Sorcerers from this universe claimed the power of this dimension came from the realm between realms, and the scientists there believed the power came from the stars. Sorcerers discovered rotary runes, which are magical stones that help build castles and spaceships, and scientists discovered thunder coils that can reshape the ground. The combination of these mighty powers made this world the most advanced, and its name is Kragladon. War began when an electric killing organism and his robotic army invaded Kragladon to obtain the Dark Portal. The scientists and the sorcerers united with a magical guitar to defeat the enemy and exile the electric killing organism. After this event, the Shokunin formed to maintain peace in Kragladon. Pineapple Pete, however, has been up to mischief and removed all the members of the Shokunin except two lizards, Dizzy Doom and Khlugus, two siblings who are on the brink of starting the adventure of their lives to protect Kragladon.

This graphic novel is an example of visual storytelling. The comic book style will delight readers. The book is abundantly fun and packed with full-page illustrations. I found it nostalgic and reminded me of the days of eagerly reading comic books and spending time searching for all the visual information displayed in the illustrations. The artist has done a fine job of expressing the plot line through artwork. The book is colourful and has a very striking pop-culture appeal. The characters are equally as entertaining as they are unusual, flamboyant, and eccentric. Readers will get a kick out of the good and bad guys and enjoy the creativity of the author's characters. There are also comedic moments. The characters possess humour and sarcasm that add to the fun.

I particularly enjoyed the variety of characters. The book includes witches, zombies, ninjas, robots, and lizards. All the characters will capture a child's imagination, and all would be great characters in a video game. This graphic novel is the first volume of a series and ends with a great cliffhanger. The author has written this superbly to make readers eager to enjoy the next volume. An interesting back-story gives more depth and more layers to the characters. Hidden relationships become apparent, answering many questions but leaving enough to encourage further reading.

The book is excellently edited. I loved the illustrations and the visual storytelling. I particularly liked the nostalgic feel, combining comic books and video games into a happy union. The characters are imaginative and fun, with intriguing histories. The book is colourful, vibrant, and immensely appealing for children. I found nothing to dislike about the book, so I give it 5 out of 5 stars.

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Kelvin Omollo · Post by **Kelvin Omollo** » 16 Feb 2025, 12:42

Your review really shows how lively and creative the book is. I love how you highlighted its nostalgic comic book feel and the imaginative mix of characters. Sounds like a perfect pick for young readers who love adventure and humor!

Glancy Teghen Ndi · Post by **Glancy Teghen Ndi** » 16 Feb 2025, 16:41

*Digital Lizards of Doom Vol. 1: Dizzy Doom* by Gabriel Valentin is an exciting graphic novel about a young warrior named Dizzy Doom, who is trapped in a video game world. The book features bright, colorful illustrations by Ernie Najera that make the story come to life. Readers love the fun, imaginative story and the interesting characters. One reviewer called it a great origin story with funny characters and dialogue, perfect for kids and young adults. Another mentioned that it's an amazing book that kids enjoy, with smart storytelling and eye-catching visuals, making it fun for everyone.

Louis Donald · Post by **Louis Donald** » 17 Feb 2025, 06:04

The mix of video game vibes and comic book style sounds like a fun, creative adventure for kids. The vibrant illustrations and quirky characters seem like they'd really capture young imaginations, and the cliffhanger definitely makes me curious about the next volume.

Post by **Shaniz Tobiaz** » 19 Feb 2025, 07:41

The book must be having a number of themes in it, i guess i will give it a try some day. Great review pal

Pearl Flourish · Post by **Pearl Flourish** » 20 Feb 2025, 08:42

A wild, colorful adventure packed with quirky characters and a fun mix of comics and video game vibes. Sounds like a blast for kids and anyone who loves imaginative storytelling.

George Bastem · Post by **George Bastem** » 25 Feb 2025, 09:43

A wild and colorful adventure that blends comics, video games, and humor into something kids will love. The mix of quirky characters and a gripping storyline makes it sound like a blast to read.

Mark Lazarus · Post by **Mark Lazarus** » 27 Mar 2025, 05:55

This sounds like a fun and visually exciting read, especially for fans of comics and video games. The mix of different character types—witches, zombies, ninjas, and robots—makes it seem like an action-packed adventure with plenty of creativity. I also like that it has humor and sarcasm, which can make a story even more engaging.

The nostalgic feel you mentioned is appealing, especially for anyone who grew up reading comics or playing classic games. While I don’t usually gravitate toward middle-grade graphic novels, I can see how this would be a hit with kids who love immersive, fast-paced storytelling. If I were in the mood for something lighthearted and imaginative, I’d consider checking it out.