Recently celebrating its ten year film release anniversary, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World hit 2010 as a cultural phenomenon. Despite not doing overly well in theatres, the film was met with great critical reception and built an absolutely huge and dedicated cult following, even spawning a hit video game, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game, that is soon to be re-released. Although it built a hardcore cult fandom, and most have heard of the film, not everyone is aware that it was actually based off of a comic book series. Intertwined with video game references and self deprecating Canada jokes, the unique nature of the series leaves it to still be of intrigue all these years later, and there is no better time to dive in and check out its comic book roots.

The recent news about the re-release of the Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World video game has the series back in the spotlight, bringing about a whole new generation of fans, which also means fans new and old are trying to get into the spirit and revisit the source material. With Volume One, Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life, having first launched all the way back in 2004, with five more volumes to follow, each with numerous re-publications, it may be a little overwhelming to figure out exactly where to start and what edition of the comics to pick up, so this is meant to be a little breakdown to help guide eager readers on the right path.

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First, it helps for one to know the titles of the different issues, all of which were packed into the film (meaning there is lots of stuff left out and even more reasons for a fan to pick up the comic version). Broken down by volume there is a total of six books in the series to collect, and the titles are as follows; Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (which can be confusing to the uninitiated as it is the title of the film despite only being the second book), Scott Pilgrim & The Infinite Sadness, Scott Pilgrim Gets It Together, Scott Pilgrim vs. The Universe, and Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour.

A screenshot from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game.

If you're an absolute purist then obviously the best bet would be the original publications, however it is important to keep in mind that the original run was completely done in black and white. While this may bother some, others swear that it is the only true way to read the story as it was how the author, Bryan Lee O'Malley, initially released it to the public.

If black and white isn't your thing and you want to experience the series in full colorized glory, don't fret, a reprinting of the series dropped back in 2012 that provided a vibrant look into Scott's whack world. Although one can find each individual volume in color on its own, another nice part about looking for color editions is that they released a special edition box set that includes all six volumes combined into three books (which you can find right here).

For those that prefer to read digitally in an age where almost everyone has a computer in their pocket, there are a view different options available. Both the black and white and color versions of the comic have traditional ebook publications, including a colorized digital omnibus through Comixology. Beyond the traditional digital comic, though, Scott Pilgrim actually takes things a step further. HarperCollins and Robot Comics actually produced a special mobile edition of the entire comic series that uses sound, movement, and vibration to tell the story in a more immersive way, and even includes extra material hidden within the scenes of the comic, providing an extra layer of interactivity and exploration.

At the end of the day, the absolute "best" way to experience Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World is up to personal preference. Whether fans want to curl up with tiny black and white paperbacks on a rainy day, or experience the interactivity of the mobile comic while they ride the train, there's simply o way to go wrong when the story itself is just so good. No matter the medium through which it is experienced, one thing is certain, the insane saga of Scott Pilgrim is a must read for everyone, whether they've seen the movie or not.

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