So let's get the big obvious one out of the way first. If you haven't read Scott Pilgrim, or even seen Edgar Wright's masterful big screen translation of the series, then you're missing out, big time. Those with a love of Manga will appreciate the artistic direction of the series, especially if they can get their hands on the uncoloured softcover format copies. Gamers will fall in love with the whole retro-gamer vibe that the entire thing is built upon, and music lovers, (bass players in particular) will find a definite soft spot for Scott, for Sex Bob-omb and for the fact that FINALLY, a bassist is the one getting some love. All the cool little references that litter the panels, even stuff as small as Scott's various band tees, give the series a kind of grand Alt music 'Wheres Wally?' aspect.
So let's get the big obvious one out of the way first. If you haven't read Scott Pilgrim, or even seen Edgar Wright's masterful big screen translation of the series, then you're missing out, big time. Those with a love of Manga will appreciate the artistic direction of the series, especially if they can get their hands on the uncoloured softcover format copies. Gamers will fall in love with the whole retro-gamer vibe that the entire thing is built upon, and music lovers, (bass players in particular) will find a definite soft spot for Scott, for Sex Bob-omb and for the fact that FINALLY, a bassist is the one getting some love. All the cool little references that litter the panels, even stuff as small as Scott's various band tees, give the series a kind of grand Alt music 'Wheres Wally?' aspect.