BrooklyKnight made his debut tonight 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 tonight’s game received copies of the
limited edition comic book.
“Brooklyn now has a new Super Hero to call its own,” said
Brett Yormark, CEO of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center. “BrooklyKnight is
a superior combination of strength, power, and confidence -- sounds just like
Brooklyn to me.”
“Marvel Entertainment has outdone itself with its newest
Super Hero creation for the Brooklyn Nets,” Brooklyn Nets Chairman Christophe
Charlier said. “We are honored to have collaborated with the company of the
world’s mightiest Super Heroes.”
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| photo by Melanie Fidler, Brooklyn Nets |
“As a Brooklynite and a hardcore hoops fan, for me to get
the opportunity to help create a Super Hero for my home borough's new team was
a dream come true,” said Axel Alonso, Editor in Chief, Marvel Entertainment.
“Working with the Nets staff, we have created a team Super Hero that is unlike
anything the NBA has ever seen; a timeless character who can stand shoulder to
shoulder with icons like Spider-Man, Captain America, Wolverine, and Thor.
Let's go, Nets!”
“Forged from the blood, sweat and tears of Brooklyn
itself -- always ready to defend his home and defeat any challenger -- all hail
the BrooklyKnight!” exclaimed Bill Rosemann, Editor, Marvel Custom Solutions.
“When Nets fans meet their guardian, they will immediately know that the House
of Ideas has once again unleashed a hero who will soon be known all over the
world for his nobility, grit, and strength. Brooklyn, your champion is here!”
All guests at 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.
