Scott Pilgrim

The series consists of six graphic novels published by Oni Press between 2004 and 2010, beginning with "Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life" and concluding with "Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour." The volumes were originally released in black and white in the manga-inspired digest format.

Yes, the series was adapted into the 2010 film "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," directed by Edgar Wright and starring Michael Cera as Scott and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona Flowers. The film was a box office disappointment but later developed a passionate cult following and was praised for its video game-inspired visual style.

The series is saturated with references to classic video games, particularly from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras, including characters earning "1-UPs," fight scenes staged like beat-em-up games, and visual sound effects borrowed from games like "Street Fighter" and "Final Fight." The series also features a fictional band called Sex Bob-omb, named after the enemy from Nintendo's "Super Mario" series.

Scott plays bass in a fictional indie rock band called Sex Bob-omb, alongside Stephen Stills (guitar), Kim Pine (drums), and Young Neil (additional instruments/roadie). The band's music was written for the film adaptation by Beck, and the series' soundtrack became a significant part of its cultural identity.