Bryan Lee O’Malley Announces Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal One-Shot

Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O’Malley is extending the franchise again with a brand-new comic tied to the recently released beat-em-up Scott Pilgrim EX. Oni Press announced Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal Scott, a one-shot prequel that bridges into the game’s story world and returns to Scott’s Toronto.

New one-shot comic announced for Comic-Con

Oni Press revealed Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal Scott during Comic-Con. The title is positioned as a one-shot prequel to the beat-em-up Scott Pilgrim EX, which itself follows up on the animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off—making this comic a sequel to the show, but a prequel to the game’s events.

Release date and what O’Malley says

In a statement, O’Malley explained that he agreed to create a minicomic for Scott Pilgrim EX without thinking through the long-term impact. He later realized the project would become the first new Scott Pilgrim comic in 16 years. He also said returning to Scott’s Toronto “felt like coming home,” even though he described the work as “only a trifle.”

Format: One-shot comic
Title: Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal Scott
Release date: November 15
Availability: Preorder through local comic shops

Why it matters for game and story fans

Scott Pilgrim EX has been framed by reviewers as a retro-style beat-em-up that builds on earlier games while adding additional gameplay depth, including RPG-style systems. With this comic landing after the game’s release, it should offer more context for the setting and characters that players are already digging into—while also expanding the broader Scott Pilgrim timeline that includes the animated series.

What to watch next

Keep an eye out for the lead-up to the November 15 release date, including any preview information that Oni Press shares for the one-shot. If you’re already playing Scott Pilgrim EX, this is the kind of extra material that can add new angles to how the game’s world and references connect back to the franchise’s earlier eras.