The Scott Pilgrim Creator Returns After a 16-Year Hiatus
Oni Press just dropped news that honestly caught most of us off guard: Bryan Lee O'Malley, the legendary creator of Scott Pilgrim, is returning to write a brand new story in the series. This is his first original story for the franchise since 2010 — that's 16 years of radio silence. The announcement went live straight at Comic Con 2026.
Why This News Actually Matters
Real talk? I figured Scott Pilgrim was done. The series wrapped up, there were attempts to expand the universe and keep things going, but nothing ever felt like it came from O'Malley himself. And now he's saying nope — I'm coming back to write something genuinely new.
That tells you one thing loud and clear: the franchise isn't dead. But here's the million-dollar question: is O'Malley writing a true continuation story for Scott and the gang? Or is this a completely new story set in the same universe? Nobody knows the details yet.
What I'm picking up on is that this might be a signal that the publisher wants to ramp up interest before dropping other announcements — maybe a new game remake, or a fresh series adaptation. Your guess is as good as mine. But this move is bold, and it deserves respect.
The Bottom Line
If you're an original Scott Pilgrim fan who never let go of the series: I'd say keep your eyes peeled for more details. This could genuinely be the comeback you've been waiting for. But if you haven't read the original series yet, start there first — it's the foundation for everything else.
