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‘Scott Pilgrim’ Fans Just Got the News They’ve Waited 16 Years For
Oni Press will publish *Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal Scott #1*, a one-shot prequel comic by Bryan Lee O’Malley, on 11 November. It is O’Malley’s first new *Scott Pilgrim* comic in 16 years and explores the origins of Metal Scott, the robotic villain introduced in the recent video game *Scott Pilgrim EX*.
The 24-page issue contains a 16-page story, written and illustrated by O’Malley, plus previously unseen behind-the-scenes material. Set after Scott and Ramona have settled into life together, it depicts Metal Scott’s emergence as a new danger and is intended both as an entry point for new readers and added context for game fans.
In short
- Bryan Lee O’Malley returns with a new *Scott Pilgrim* comic.
- The one-shot reveals Metal Scott’s origins.
- It reaches comic shops on 11 November.
Explained simply
Scott Pilgrim is a comic book series created by Canadian artist Bryan Lee O'Malley, first published in 2004. It follows a young musician navigating chaotic relationships and magical battles in Toronto, and became famous for its distinctive art style, humour and inventive storytelling. The series inspired a 2010 film and has maintained a devoted global fanbase.
The original Scott Pilgrim comics ended in 2010, and O'Malley did not produce new stories in the series for over 15 years. This long absence meant that any announcements about the franchise drew considerable excitement from fans who had grown up with the original comics and those who discovered the series through film adaptations.
A recent video game called Scott Pilgrim EX introduced a new antagonist called Metal Scott, a robotic villain quite unlike the enemies in the original comics. This character and the game's new storylines have sparked renewed interest in the franchise and fresh conversations about where the Scott Pilgrim universe might develop.