Scott Pilgrim’s world is one filled with chaos, and Bryan Lee O’Malley certainly knows how to bring on the laughs in volume two of this comic book series. If there’s one reason I am glad about reading the comic book series too late, it is the fact that I get to read the fun as hell color edition, since the original series was published in black-and-while panels.
Volume two takes us back to Scott’s high school days, where he got into fights and started a band to up his cool factor. The scenes are rushed and hilarious, making you feel like you’re in a dream. But let’s be real, Scott’s reality is way crazier than any dream. Plus, there’s the small matter of the evil ex-boyfriends he must fight if he wants to date Ramona Flowers.
A lot of new characters and settings also make their way in this edition, including a few of Scott’s own exes! Thankfully, he finally mans up and breaks things off with the underage Knives Chau, saving readers from second-hand embarrassment over the 23-year-old protagonist dating a 17-year-old teen. But in a weird ironic twist, Chau isn’t happy with the development at all and wants revenge. With so much going on, it’s hard for anyone to stand out in this edition. All the flashbacks, fights, break-ups, and silly conversations make for a fun read.
It’s a 4 on 5 from me.
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