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Bowser, though only commonly referred to by the name of King Koopa (very rarely was he called Bowser Koopa), is featured as the main antagonist of all three of [[DIC Entertainment]]'s ''Super Mario'' cartoons, ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'']]. He later gets his own show in ''[[King Koopa's Kool Kartoons]]'', a live-action DIC production. Bowser's appearance in the shows is based on his in-game sprite from the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and also bears some resemblance to [[Wart]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', whose army, the [[8 bits]], are loyal to Koopa in the shows along with the original Koopa Troop. In all three cartoons, Bowser was voiced by Harvey Atkin, who also starred in other shows such as ''{{wp|Goosebumps (TV series)|Goosebumps}}'' as Mr. Malik, ''{{wp|The Adventures of Sam and Max: Freelance Police}}'' voicing Sam, and in ''{{wp|Cagney & Lacey}}'' as Sergeant Ronald Coleman. According to an interview with writer [[Perry Martin]], King Koopa's portrayal was based on comedian {{wp|Don Rickles}}.<ref name="Perry">{{cite|author=Brett Homenick|date=September 11, 2018|url=vantagepointinterviews.com/2018/09/11/do-the-mario-perry-martin-on-scripting-the-cartoon-adaptations-of-the-super-mario-bros|title=DO THE MARIO! Perry Martin on Scripting the Cartoon Adaptations of the Super Mario Bros.!|publisher=Vantage Point Interviews|accessdate=October 5, 2018}}</ref> | Bowser, though only commonly referred to by the name of King Koopa (very rarely was he called Bowser Koopa), is featured as the main antagonist of all three of [[DIC Entertainment]]'s ''Super Mario'' cartoons, ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'']]. He later gets his own show in ''[[King Koopa's Kool Kartoons]]'', a live-action DIC production. Bowser's appearance in the shows is based on his in-game sprite from the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and also bears some resemblance to [[Wart]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', whose army, the [[8 bits]], are loyal to Koopa in the shows along with the original Koopa Troop. In all three cartoons, Bowser was voiced by Harvey Atkin, who also starred in other shows such as ''{{wp|Goosebumps (TV series)|Goosebumps}}'' as Mr. Malik, ''{{wp|The Adventures of Sam and Max: Freelance Police}}'' voicing Sam, and in ''{{wp|Cagney & Lacey}}'' as Sergeant Ronald Coleman. According to an interview with writer [[Perry Martin]], King Koopa's portrayal was based on comedian {{wp|Don Rickles}}.<ref name="Perry">{{cite|author=Brett Homenick|date=September 11, 2018|url=vantagepointinterviews.com/2018/09/11/do-the-mario-perry-martin-on-scripting-the-cartoon-adaptations-of-the-super-mario-bros|title=DO THE MARIO! Perry Martin on Scripting the Cartoon Adaptations of the Super Mario Bros.!|publisher=Vantage Point Interviews|accessdate=October 5, 2018}}</ref> | ||
====''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''==== | ====''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''==== | ||
[[File:BlackbeardKoopa.jpg|left|thumb|Blackbeard Koopa, one of [[King Koopa's alter egos]] in ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'']] | |||
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{{quote|Koopa Pack, attack!|Bowser|The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!}} | {{quote|Koopa Pack, attack!|Bowser|The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!}} | ||
In ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'', Bowser often takes on various aliases and costumes and try to enact a dastardly plot of some sort, most commonly trying to conquer a kingdom or steal an ancient treasure and/or artifact; aiding Bowser in these plots are his [[Koopa Troop|Koopa Pack]] and a sidekick of sorts, most commonly [[Mouser]]. In several episodes, Bowser captures Princess Toadstool and attempts to blackmail her into giving him the Mushroom Kingdom, although some other episodes imply that he already has some measure of control over the kingdom. | In ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'', Bowser often takes on various aliases and costumes and try to enact a dastardly plot of some sort, most commonly trying to conquer a kingdom or steal an ancient treasure and/or artifact; aiding Bowser in these plots are his [[Koopa Troop|Koopa Pack]] and a sidekick of sorts, most commonly [[Mouser]]. In several episodes, Bowser captures Princess Toadstool and attempts to blackmail her into giving him the Mushroom Kingdom, although some other episodes imply that he already has some measure of control over the kingdom. | ||
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===''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''=== | ===''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''=== | ||
{{quote|Quiet, Koopalings! I'm the king here! I'll decide what land we're gonna take over!|Bowser|The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3}} | {{quote|Quiet, Koopalings! I'm the king here! I'll decide what land we're gonna take over!|Bowser|The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3}} | ||
In ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'', Bowser, having seemingly been banished from the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] sometime after the events of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'', returns to it to cause havoc, with the aid of his seven [[Koopalings]] (referred to as the "Koopa Kids"). In ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'', Bowser stops his use of aliases and costumes and his plans became somewhat odd in nature, such as turning his children into giant, ninja warriors for the sole purpose of kidnapping [[Prince Hugo]] | In ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'', Bowser, having seemingly been banished from the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] sometime after the events of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'', returns to it to cause havoc, with the aid of his seven [[Koopalings]] (referred to as the "Koopa Kids"). In ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'', Bowser stops his use of aliases and costumes and his plans became somewhat odd in nature, such as turning his children into giant, ninja warriors for the sole purpose of kidnapping [[Prince Hugo]], only to end up transforming him into a poodle. Bowser is occasionally referenced as "Bowser Koopa" in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3.'' | ||
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In ''[[Wrecking Crew '98]]'', Bowser begins constructing many new fortresses, greatly deforesting the Mushroom Kingdom. When Mario reaches his house, he notices that one of Bowser's buildings is directly in front of his house, as well as the plants withering due to the lack of sunlight, so he decides to go on a quest to tear them all down. Bowser sends many of his minions to stop Mario, but they all fall; even Bowser's right-hand construction worker, [[Foreman Spike]], cannot defeat him. | In ''[[Wrecking Crew '98]]'', Bowser begins constructing many new fortresses, greatly deforesting the Mushroom Kingdom. When Mario reaches his house, he notices that one of Bowser's buildings is directly in front of his house, as well as the plants withering due to the lack of sunlight, so he decides to go on a quest to tear them all down. Bowser sends many of his minions to stop Mario, but they all fall; even Bowser's right-hand construction worker, [[Foreman Spike]], cannot defeat him. | ||
When Mario reaches Bowser's castle, he notices the Koopa King outside, putting the final touches on his fortress. He panics when he notices Mario, but regains his senses and decides to battle him. However, once he is beaten, Bowser is forced to watch as his fortress is destroyed. | When Mario reaches Bowser's castle, he notices the Koopa King outside, putting the final touches on his fortress. He panics when he notices Mario, but regains his senses and decides to battle him. However, once he is beaten, Bowser is forced to watch as his fortress is destroyed. He is depressed at the sight of his building falling apart, but is then angered at Mario, and vows revenge. | ||
After Bowser is defeated in story mode, both he and Princess Peach are unlocked as playable characters in multiplayer mode. | After Bowser is defeated in story mode, both he and Princess Peach are unlocked as playable characters in multiplayer mode. |