Writer and artist Bryan Lee O’Malley is returning to his bestselling graphic novel franchise sixteen years after its conclusion with a brand-new comic book titled Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal, according to announcements from the publisher and creator. The upcoming project brings back the slacker bass player and his indie-rock universe over a decade and a half after the original six-volume series wrapped up its run under Oni Press.
Bryan Lee O’Malley Returns to the Scott Pilgrim Universe
According to updates shared by Bryan Lee O’Malley, Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal picks up the threads of the iconic Toronto-set series that originally ran from 2004 to 2010. The original comic follows twenty-two-year-old slacker Scott Pilgrim, who plays bass in a garage band called Sex Bob-omb and must defeat his new girlfriend Ramona Flowers’ seven evil ex-boyfriends to win her heart. The franchise expanded significantly over the years, spawning Edgar Wright’s cult-classic 2010 film adaptation Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and the recent Netflix anime series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, for which O’Malley served as co-creator, writer, and executive producer.
What Fans Can Expect From Dawn of Metal
Details regarding the exact plot of Dawn of Metal remain tightly controlled, but the project marks O’Malley’s first return to drawing and writing canonical narrative comics in the universe since the original run concluded with Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour in 2010. Industry reports confirm that the new installment will explore fresh chapters in the lives of Scott, Ramona, Kim Pine, Stephen Stills, and the rest of the Toronto crew as they navigate adulthood, music, and surreal action elements.
Franchise Legacy and Publishing History
The original Oni Press publication became a defining touchstone of 2000s indie alternative comics, blending slacker comedy, video game tropes, and indie rock culture. In the years following the original conclusion, O’Malley released anniversary box sets, full-color hardcover reissues, and the 2023 Netflix adaptation animated by Science Saru. Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal represents the next major milestone for the property, uniting long-time fans and new readers as O’Malley steps back into the creator’s chair for a brand-new comic book adventure.