Scott Pilgrim Vol. 2: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Volume two of the Scott Pilgrim series continues the mixing of indie-hipster chic with video game love that began in the first volume. This volume sees a continuation of the budding romance between American Ninja Delivery Girl Ramona Flowers, and uber-slacker Scott Pilgrim, as Scott continues his quest to defeat Ramona's evil ex-boyfriends so that they can be together.

Second volumes of series are always in an interesting position: the first volume has to set up all of the basic characters and conflicts, and it's only in the second part that characters are allowed to develop on a deeper level. This is something definitely true in this book, as we see more of all of the characters, especially Kim Pine and Knives Chau (who, we are reminded, is 17 years old). Add in some frightfully funny scenes, and one really good recipe for Sheppard's pie, and you have yourself a winner!