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TokyoPop and Noir Caesar launch the Basketball Manga series Deep 3

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Deep 3

Publishers TokyoPop and Noir Caesar Entertainment expand their relationship and have announced the March 2026 release of Deep 3.

The manga, by creator Mizuno Mitsuhiro and artist Ryosuke Tobimatsu, was originally published in Japan by Shogakukan and has been licensed for North American release by Noir Caesar with print and digital distribution by TokyoPop.

The series depicts the on- and off-the-court dramas of a young Japanese basketball player in his quest to become a top-ranked scorer. Deep 3 was originally serialized in Japan in the manga magazine, Big Comic.

This is the story of a young basketball player willing to do whatever it takes to get back on track.Demian Kawai has devoted himself to basketball with the goal of becoming the top scorer in the National Basketball Organization. For now, competition at the high school level is tough, especially if you can’t measure up to the other players. 

Despite his promising future, Demian is struck by a case of the yips, causing his arms to stiffen up and risking his chances to reach the big leagues! Now Demian will have to dig deep to power ahead in his climb to greatness.

Chicago Sky Hosts First Ever WNBA Marvel Super Hero Day

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In collaboration with Marvel, the Chicago Sky will host the first ever Marvel Super Hero Day on September 3 against the New York Liberty at Wintrust Arena at 2 p.m. CT, presented by Magellan Corporation. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN2.

The Sky will be the first professional women’s sports team and first ever WNBA team to celebrate a Marvel Super Hero Day. The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a limited edition Shuri Black Panther bobblehead and up to 10,000 fans will receive a souvenir poster featuring star Sky players and Marvel characters. The bobblehead is Marvel’s first-ever Shuri Black Panther bobblehead to be created in collaboration with a professional sports team. Sunday will also feature Marvel activations and contests throughout the game. See attached for poster and bobblehead graphic. The deal was facilitated by AthLife, Inc, Marvel’s longtime sports representative.

eigoMANGA Announces Release Date For NBA Star De’Aaron Fox’s comic, Swipa The Fox

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eigoMANGA has announced that the comic book publishing company will release the comic book Swipa The Fox which features NBA point guard for the Sacramento Kings, De’Aaron Fox to comic book stores on June 15, 2022. Swipa The Fox the comic book is written by Natashia McGough Clarke and Nnamdi Ikeakor. The artwork is produced by Paulo Sampaio.

De’Aaron Fox accidentally ventures into a basketball video game metaverse while his video game counterpart causes havoc in the real world. De’Aaron has to harness all of his world-class basketball skills to play his way out of the digital game and return to reality.

Swipa The Fox aims to delve into a fascinating story that combines basketball and artificial intelligence. Through many twists and turns, the reader goes on a journey with De’Aaron and follows his efforts to return back to the real world and in turn, send his video game counterpart back into the digital game. This is a story of strength, warring wits, self-discovery, and the battle between artificial intelligence and the human spirit.

Swipa The Fox the comic book is available to comic bookstores on June 15, 2022, and is available for pre-order on platforms such as PREVIEWS World and Comic Distro.

Take it to the Hoop with Flex NBA, the Trading Tile Board Game

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Sequioa Games‘ Flex NBA recently debuted at the National Sports Collectors Convention. It was the first time the Tile Trading Game was previewed. It was the first opportunity for individuals to pre-order the “First Mint” printing of the game. The “First Mint” product will be specially designated as the first production tiles made for each player at each rarity level. The game features Basic, All NBA, All-Star, MVP, and Rookie. The first shipment of the game is the only opportunity for fans to be able to get the “First Mint” release.

The Tile Trading Game features augmented reality technology built into each tile. The tiles also feature barcodes that players can register in the companion app. The game has you assembling a team to take on your opponent.

The 2-player Deluxe Start Kit retails for $59.99 and features:

  • 10 player tiles (Flexagons)
  • 2 Hardback Game Board
  • Deluxe Damage Chips
  • Status Effects Tokens
  • 4 FX Tiles
  • Play Actoin Die
  • Ball Die
2-player Deluxe Start Kit

Individual Player Flexagons retail for $9.99 and features:

  • One mystery player tile per pack
  • 5 randomized level of tiles throughout the First Mint run: Basic, Rising Star/Rookie, All-Star, All-NBA, and MVP
  • 207 total player tiles in season 1
  • Multiple version in different levels of rarity
Individual Player Flexagons

This is an NBA tabletop game experience that is three-dimensional, harnessing the fun of a great game against your favorite opponent, with digital experiences that create a WOW!

Pop! NBA Coming Soon from Funko

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The NBA season is right around the corner. Prepare for your team to win it all by collecting the newest wave of Funko! Pop! NBA!

Add Los Angeles Lakers Lonzo Ball, Jimmy Butler and Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward from the Boston Celtics, Stephen Curry from the Golden State Warriors, and many more to your collection this Fall!

Pop! NBA are coming soon from Funko.



Marvel and the Brooklyn Nets Unveil a NBA Super Hero

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I’m not much of a basketball fan, and was going to ignore the release I receive about this, but it’s just too odd not to share as it has some serious creative talent (who I hope got paid well) behind it. Marvel and the Brooklyn Nets have teamed up to create the first NBA super hero in history, the BrooklyKnight, “protector of Brooklyn’s hometown team, defender of New York’s largest and most courageous borough, and ruler of Barclays Center.”

The BrooklyKnight debuted this past weekend t in the Brooklyn Nets’ first-ever regular season game in their new home, Barclays Center, against the Toronto Raptors. Before the start of the game, the BrooklyKnight boldly landed at center court to inspire his team and rally the crowd. To commemorate the first appearance of this historic new sports icon, Marvel Custom Solutions worked with the Nets to create BrooklyKnight #1, an all-new 32-page comic book by Jason Aaron, writer of Thor: God of Thunder and Wolverine & The X-Men and illustrated by artist Mike Deodato of Amazing Spider-Man and New Avengers fame. All guests at the game received copies of the limited edition comic book.

It looks like the BrooklyKnight will appear at all Brooklyn Nets home games and “support his team against the invasion of opponents.” I guess that makes him the team mascot? “He is equipped to handle almost any threat with a protective metal B on his chest, metal knee, elbow, and face coverings, defined muscles, including a six-pack, and a multi-functional cape.”

People heading t the Brooklyn Nets vs. Orlando Magic game at Barclays Center on Sunday, November 11, will receive a limited edition BrooklyKnight trading card, courtesy of Marvel Custom Solutions and the Brooklyn Nets.