Comic-Con 2026 has brought some exciting news for fans of the beloved Scott Pilgrim series. Creator Bryan Lee O’Malley has announced a new comic book titled Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal Scott, which marks the first new comic in the series in 16 years.

As first revealed by Gizmodo, Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal Scott is a one-shot prequel to the recently released beat-em-up game Scott Pilgrim EX, which is also a sequel to the animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. This new comic will serve as a bridge between the events of the game and the original series, offering a fresh perspective on the characters and their story.

What to Expect from Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal Scott

The official description for Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal Scott reads: ‘Scott met Ramona. Sparks flew. The two of them had to work together in order to defeat Ramona’s Seven Evil Exes and their nefarious leader, Gideon Gordon Graves. Some other stuff happened in various media formats that may or may not be canon. That’s all in the past. These days, Scott and Ramona are a happy couple, and the Exes have moved on from their unhealthy obsessions. I guess they all got therapy or whatever. Now, after a period of peace, a new threat is about to emerge. Are our heroes ready? Let’s find out!!!’

When asked about his return to the Scott Pilgrim series, Bryan Lee O’Malley shared his excitement and reflected on the experience of revisiting the world he created. ‘When I was asked to create a minicomic for Scott Pilgrim EX, I quickly said yes without considering the implications,’ he said in a statement. ‘Only when I started writing and drawing it did I realize this would be the first new Scott Pilgrim comic in 16 years. It’s only a trifle, but returning to Scott’s Toronto really did feel like coming home.’

Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal Scott will be released on November 15, and fans can preorder a copy at their local comic shop. The beat-em-up game Scott Pilgrim EX has received positive reviews, with IGN praising its RPG systems, world, and replayability. The game’s ability to balance nostalgia with a fresh perspective has been particularly noted.

In an interview with IGN, Will Borger wrote: ‘Scott Pilgrim EX is the latest in a long line of retro revivals from Tribute Games, and like all of its previous works, the developer has done an admirable job of producing a beat ’em up that builds on its predecessor while adding much appreciated gameplay depth and plenty of replayability. I love EX’s RPG systems (simple as they are), its world, and how there is always another interesting character to try when I get bored. But it’s also a game that grapples with the passage of time, even if it perhaps doesn’t mean to. The modern beat ’em up exists because of the games that came before, but they were often far more limited. With the passage of time, we’ve returned to those ideas and refined them. Like Scott Pilgrim itself, those games have gone from something that was new to something that is now referenced. Nostalgia is a powerful drug, but a bittersweet one, and Scott Pilgrim EX understands that. You can go back in time, but you can’t go back to the way things were. All that’s left is to appreciate where you’ve been and enjoy what’s here now. And you know what? What’s here is pretty fun.’

With the release of Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal Scott, fans of the series can look forward to a fresh take on the beloved characters and storylines. This new comic promises to deliver an exciting and engaging experience for both old and new fans alike.

Key Details

• Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal Scott is a one-shot prequel to the beat-em-up game Scott Pilgrim EX.

• The comic will be released on November 15.

• Fans can preorder a copy at their local comic shop.

• The comic serves as a bridge between the events of the game and the original series.

• The story follows Scott and Ramona as they face a new threat after a period of peace.

• Bryan Lee O’Malley has reflected on the experience of revisiting the world he created.

• The beat-em-up game Scott Pilgrim EX has received positive reviews for its RPG systems, world, and replayability.

• The game’s ability to balance nostalgia with a fresh perspective has been particularly noted.