In a world where science and sorcery have brought peace to the galaxy, young warrior Dizzy Doom’s belief system is shattered when an evil robot and an ancient witch attack his kingdom, forcing him into a quest for justice. As revelations about his world are exposed, Dizzy’s faith is shaken, and he must now make an unlikely alliance with a mysterious ninja and a cyborg cat pirate. Together they’ll search for a fabled weapon that could destroy evil forever and bring the universe into an unending era of peace!

CREATORS

Gabriel Valentin

Gabriel Valentin, the writer of Digital Lizards of Doom, possesses long standing passions for composition and storytelling. Valentin grew up on epic fantasy/adventure books, games and movies. With his story, he wants to help ignite that same fire in the hearts of young readers!

Dan Brozo

If Gabe is the Luke Skywalker of DLOD then Dan is his Obi Wan. Or maybe Yoda. Or maybe even a crazy mashup. Yodi Wan? Sick! He’s been behind Gabe since nearly the beginning of DLOD helping him turn his characters and ideas from pretty good to really good.

Dizzy Doom

Dizzy Doom, is a lizard wizard and the last shokunin of his planet Kragladon. He recently was forced to team up with a zombie ninja, an ancient dryad, and a cyborg cat pirate to battle an evil pineapple demon trapping their universe in a video game world. It almost sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, but with the fate of the universe in his hands, this is no laughing matter.

Ernie Najera

Influenced by the graphic novel styling of the 90’s and classic animation, Ernie Najera has had his artwork in comic book anthologies like Action Hospital, Kaiju, and tribute comics like Jack Kirby Birthday Tribute #96. Najera had the grand task of bringing the Digital Lizards of Doom characters to life in their very first adventure, proving his skill as a fantasy artist!

BUZZ

Tobie Pace from San Diego Unified School DistrictSenior Director Extended Learning Opportunities
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"The DLOD book has ignited a passion for literacy in some of our most disengaged students. Gabe's creative style of writing in a text based format along with the engaging plot eliminates barriers of accessibility to engage young readers to see themselves as readers. The implementation of this graphic novel into our afterschool programs in San Diego Unified School district has sparked a love for reading in our students. In addition, Gabe has incorporated various components of Visual and Perfoming Arts (VAPA) through the companion curriculum, videos, and songs. I strongly recommend this book and curriculum to students in 3rd-7th grade."–Tobie Pace
Dave Ebert5th Grade Teacher, Hickman Elementary, San Diego
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“I can't wait to use these lesson plans with my students next year, and I hope it serves your classroom just as well as it has my own.”
School Library Journal@sljournal
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"This volume pushes the envelope in what defines a graphic novel."–Joe Pascullo
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Bridging the Gap

How 'Dizzy Doom Kids' Reconnects Teachers and Students

In an era of rapid technological advancement and societal shifts, modern education is at a critical juncture, facing challenges that threaten the very fabric of traditional learning. It is within this tumultuous backdrop that “Digital Lizards of Doom,” created by Gabriel Valentin, emerges—not merely as a graphic novel series but as a visionary response crafted to directly address these educational upheavals.

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COLORING PAGES

EDUCATIONAL GUIDE

LAVA OR LICORICE

SOUNDTRACK

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