Let’s just jump right in… SPOILERS! So, you know, Beware!When we left Scott in Volume 1, he had defeated Evil Ex Number 1, Matthew Patel, in what can only be described as a Rock ’n’ Roll West Side Story-ish duel at the Rockit, where his band Sex Bob-Omb was supposed to play. Where we had only really gotten hints at the Video Game Alternaverse in which Scott and his friends reside, we’re treated to full on Street Fighter style Kung Fu antics. As mentioned, this is going to be the first big fight sequence of the film, and it should be super rad.
Volume 2 starts off with a flashback, where we learn a little about Scott’s past and his relationship with Kim Pine (gasp!), and where we’re introduced to another character in the Scott Pilgrim-verse, Lisa. She comes in to play a later volume, so keep that name tucked away for later use. We also find out that Scott hasn’t technically “broken up” with Knives yet, and Wallace is none too pleased about that. At all. Our story takes off from there.
In a sort of off-hand manner, we’re introduced to Scott’s next opponent in his battle for Ramona’s undying devotion, Lucas Lee, a skateboarder turned actor/sell-out. This is one of the quieter fights of the series, as it’s pretty much just Scott getting his ass handed to him. In true sell-out fashion, Lee offers to take all the money Scott has and tell the League he was defeated. Irritated, Scott instead challenges Lee to ride a ridiculous rail, where speed and gravity take it’s toll, and Lee turns in to “like, fourteen bucks. In coins! What a dick!” It’s outlandish but works. Besides, that’s really not even the main thrust of this volume!
By chance, or as Scott sees it, some tragic misfortune, Ramona and Stacey end up hanging out together. Enter Knives Chau, self-proclaimed “Scott-a-holic” and quasi-Ninja. A raging battle ensues at the public library, where some corporate art is destroyed in the name of self-defense. We also learn just how far gone poor Knives is, as she’s convinced Ramona used Hipster magic to steal Scott away from her. This is a good battle, and should translate to some great action and comedy in the film.
Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, we learn the a little about Envy Adams and her band The Clash At Demonhead, who have invited Scott’s band to open up for them in a few days. One awkward phone call, some catatonia, and a melancholy song about the best job Scott ever had later, we’re at Lee’s Palace waiting for the Clash At Demonhead to perform. In what should be a great reveal in the film, we’re introduced to Ramona’s third Evil Ex, Todd. He just so happens to be…
I think you should read to find out. Because it’s awesome and set’s up some of the funniest stuff in the series in Volume 3, Scott Pilgrim & The Infinite Sadness. As I re-read the books, this might be one of my favorites, as the outlandishness is turned up to 11 and the story really starts to see some great action and even, to everyone’s surprise, some growth on Scott’s part.
Next week I’ll be back to discuss Volume 3 and what Infinite Sadness really means!
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