Papercutz/Mad Cave Unveils New YA OGN ‘Digital Lizards Of Doom’
by Tony Thornley
One of the most exciting areas of the comics industry is the Young Adult space. Papercutz has been one of the leaders in the space, and this December, they’re bringing us an exciting new universe with the Digital Lizards of Doom.
Written by the universe’s creator, Gabriel Valentin, with art by Ernie Najera, the first volume- Digital Lizards of Doom Volume 1: Dizzy Doom- of this exciting story promises to be something unique amongst a booming creative market.
When a magical trickster secretly traps an entire universe inside a video game world, a young warrior named Dizzy Doom must search for answers to unravel the mystery. But as villains from another galaxy come to attack his kingdom, Dizzy is forced to make an unlikely alliance with a mysterious ninja and cyborg cat pirate. Dizzy’s ideology will be tested, as he comes to realize everything is not always as it seems.
“Everyone is born with a super power,” said DLOD creator Gabriel Valentin. “It’s called the power of imagination. And Digital Lizards of Doom is here to celebrate that creative wonder, while teaching life lessons that kids of any age can take with them into their day-to-day lives.”
Digital Lizards of Doom is a landmark publication for Papercutz. Papercutz is known internationally for producing great graphic novels, so we’re more than thrilled to introduce a project that is part of such an impressive independently created mixed-media universe. Digital Lizards of Doom is the first in a series that will let readers grow alongside the story, while expanding their love of the DLOD universe through the incredible combination of music, literature, adventure, and pop culture. Gabe has paired his incredible first book with original DLOD music, which will be available on the DLOD website– and both are sprinkled with hidden easter eggs referencing the classic pop culture moments that influenced him. Will you be able to spot all of them?
Digital Lizards of Doom Volume 1: Dizzy Doom is out on December 5, 2023 from Papercutz/Mad Cave Studios.