Harlem Beat
Tokyopop · 1999–2002 · 9 issues
About the series
In the late '90s, Tokyopop brought this energetic nine-issue series to American readers, following a young streetball player's rise through the competitive world of New York City basketball. Anchored by the dynamic art and storytelling of creator Yuriko Nishiyama, Harlem Beat captures the raw passion and flashy style of playground hoops, blending sports drama with coming-of-age heart. It stands as a distinctive entry in Tokyopop's early push to introduce manga-inspired storytelling to a Western audience.