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Scott Pilgrim

Scott Pilgrim is the titular protagonist of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Canadian graphic novel series *Scott Pilgrim*.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Scott Pilgrim is the 23-year-old Toronto slacker and bassist who must battle Ramona Flowers’ seven evil exes. The Canadian comic series by Bryan Lee O’Malley is a cult classic with film and animated adaptations.

What it is

Scott Pilgrim is the protagonist of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novel series. He lives in Toronto, plays bass in the band Sex Bob-Omb, and falls for the mysterious Ramona Flowers. The story blends romance, comedy, and video game-style action as he fights her seven evil exes.

Key details

The character first appeared in *Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life* (2004). The main series spans six graphic novels, concluding in 2010. Scott was portrayed by Michael Cera in the 2010 film *Scott Pilgrim vs. the World* and later appeared in the 2023 Netflix animated series *Scott Pilgrim Takes Off*.

Why it matters

Scott Pilgrim is one of Canada’s best-known comic franchises. Created by Canadian writer-artist Bryan Lee O’Malley, the story is set in Toronto and became a cult property for its indie-comic style, relatable relationship drama, and fantastical battles — all with a distinctly Canadian flavour.

In short

  • Scott Pilgrim is a Toronto bassist and slacker.
  • He must defeat Ramona Flowers’ seven evil exes.
  • The comic series has six books; the film starred Michael Cera.
  • Created by Canadian Bryan Lee O’Malley, it’s a landmark Canadian comic.
Canadian angle

Scott Pilgrim is strongly associated with Canada: the character lives in Toronto, the series was created by Canadian writer-artist Bryan Lee O’Malley, and the story is one of the best-known Canadian comics franchises.

Quick questions

Who is Scott Pilgrim?
Scott Pilgrim is the protagonist of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s comic series. He is a Toronto bassist and slacker who must battle Ramona Flowers’ seven evil exes.
What is Scott Pilgrim vs. the World about?
It is a 2010 film about Scott Pilgrim, who falls for Ramona Flowers and must defeat her seven evil exes to date her.
How many Scott Pilgrim books are there?
There are six main books in the *Scott Pilgrim* graphic novel series.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Pilgrim
    Supports: Character overview, Toronto setting, Ramona Flowers storyline, and six-book main series
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Pilgrim_vs._the_World
    Supports: 2010 film adaptation and Michael Cera casting
  3. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Pilgrim
    Supports: Six-part graphic novel series and 2010 film adaptation
  4. eNotes — https://enotes.com/topics/scott-pilgrim
    Supports: Bryan Lee O’Malley as creator, 2004-2010 publication period, and six-volume series