Based on the online role-playing game developed by the ever-popular Jeff Kinney, this new adventure comic series gets off to a flying start when the hot-air balloon Oliver, Mya, and Jorge are in is hijacked by villainous Captain Octavian, before it crash lands on a mysterious island inhabited by a variety of extinct creatures (dodos!) and a village full of ancient, very intimidating Vikings. Having found an interactive map, the three are able to pinpoint their location on the island, escape from the Vikings, and go after Octavian, who stranded them there. The story, while not deep, is action-packed and speeds along quickly, with lots of corny jokes thrown in to keep readers giggling. The lively art mirrors that on the website, featuring bold, colorful panels and characters with giant heads and expressive eyes. Fans of the online game will delight in reading a story about one of Poptropica's many islands, and newcomers will have no trouble falling into this adventure.