San Diego Comic-Con (also referred to as Comic-Con or SDCC) is a comic book convention and multi-genre entertainment event held annually in San Diego, California, since 1970.
It is held at the San Diego Convention Center. According to Forbes, Comic-Con is the "largest convention of its kind in the world." Since 2010, Comic-Con has filled the San Diego Convention Center to capacity with over 130,000 attendees.
Scott Pilgrim has had a notable presence at San Diego Comic-Con over the years, particularly due to the popularity of the graphic novel series and the 2010 film adaptation, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.
Scott Pilgrim at Comic-Con[]
2010: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World[]
The most significant presence of Scott Pilgrim at San Diego Comic-Con was in 2010, when the film adaptation, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, was released. This year featured several promotional activities.
The film had a major panel in Hall H, one of the largest venues at Comic-Con. The panel included director Edgar Wright, the film's stars such as Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim) and Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ramona Flowers), the rest of the main cast, and the series creator, Bryan Lee O'Malley. They discussed the film's production and shared exclusive clips.
Hall H Panel[]
The Hall H Panel consisted of the cast and crew of the film.
Below is the participants of the panel, listed in the order where they seated:
| Panel participant | Role |
|---|---|
| Edgar Wright | Moderator Director of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World |
| Bryan Lee O'Malley | Author |
| Alison Pill | Kim Pine |
| Mark Webber | Stephen Stills |
| Anna Kendrick | Stacey Pilgrim |
| Aubrey Plaza | Julie Powers |
| Kieran Culkin | Wallace Wells |
| Satya Bhabha | Matthew Patel |
| Mae Whitman | Roxy Richter |
| Brandon Routh | Todd Ingram |
| Jason Schwartzman | Gideon Graves |
| Mary Elizabeth Winstead | Ramona Flowers |
| Ellen Wong | Knives Chau |
| Michael Cera | Scott Pilgrim |
There were special advance screenings of the film for Comic-Con attendees.
Comic-Con featured exclusive Scott Pilgrim merchandise, including limited edition posters, t-shirts, and other collectibles that were available at various booths.
There were interactive exhibits and experiences for fans, such as photo opportunities with props from the film and meet-and-greet sessions with the cast and crew.
2023: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off[]
Bryan Lee O'Malley participated in panels and signings related to Scott Pilgrim at the 2023 event.
With the announcement of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Scott Pilgrim had a renewed presence at Comic-Con.
As part of the 2023 Comic-Con event, ISH released a limited edition Scott Pilgrim figure with his Astro-Boy t-shirt.
2024: Scott Pilgrim 20th Anniversary[]
For Scott Pilgrim's 20th Anniversary, it was announced that Scott Pilgrim would have a prominent presence at the Oni Press booth at the convention, with Bryan Lee O'Malley announced to be in attendance.
It was announced that the Scott Pilgrim: 20th Anniversary Box Set would be exclusively on sale before being released worldwide.
Other new merchandise at the event include a ISH poster featuring Lisa Miller, Kim Pine, Ramona Flowers and Knives Chau.