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|The very first comic book that appeared only in Japan. The comic book is based on the game, ''[[Super Mario World]]''. On the front cover of this issue; the [[player|reader]] will see [[Mario]] with his cape; [[Luigi]], a new friend named [[Yoshi]] and [[Bowser]] with his [[Koopa Clown Car]]. | |The very first comic book that came out appeared only in Japan. The comic book is based on the game, ''[[Super Mario World]]''. On the front cover of this issue; the [[player|reader]] will see [[Mario]] with his cape; [[Luigi]], a new friend named [[Yoshi]] and [[Bowser]] with his [[Koopa Clown Car]]. | ||
|August 27, 1991 | |August 27, 1991 | ||
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|Third comic book of the ''Super Mario World'' series as the comics live in. The front cover has [[Princess Peach]] riding Yoshi. Includes a chapter with a ton of cameos from Super Mario Land. | |Third comic book of the ''Super Mario World'' series as the comics live in. The front cover has [[Princess Peach]] riding on Yoshi. Includes a chapter with a ton of cameos from Super Mario Land. | ||
|January 28, 1992 | |January 28, 1992 | ||
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Super Mario-Kun is a Japanese-published Mario comic book series written by Yukio Sawada and published by Shogakukan. The comic is printed monthly in CoroCoro Comic. They contained many of the characters and scenarios of various Mario games, including Super Mario World and Paper Mario. Below are the covers of all of the books, up to the most recent.
| Issue # | Description | Date of Release | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The very first comic book that came out appeared only in Japan. The comic book is based on the game, Super Mario World. On the front cover of this issue; the reader will see Mario with his cape; Luigi, a new friend named Yoshi and Bowser with his Koopa Clown Car. | August 27, 1991 |  |
| 2 | The second comic book in the beginning series. It is again based on the game, Super Mario World. The front cover of the comic book introduces the invincible Starman. This issue also include a special chapter with short stories based on past games (at the time), such as Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong. | November 28, 1991 |  |
| 3 | Third comic book of the Super Mario World series as the comics live in. The front cover has Princess Peach riding on Yoshi. Includes a chapter with a ton of cameos from Super Mario Land. | January 28, 1992 |  |
| 4 | Fourth issue of the series that once again features the plot, object, and character based on the game Super Mario World. This issue includes some Christmas special short comic, a special chapter with the author, a story "based" on Mario Paint, a story when Mario actually goes to Hyrule and a climatic fight with Mario vs. Bowser. | November 28, 1992 |  |
| 5 | The last series of the comic book based on the game Super Mario World. The story was supposed to end in the last issue, but there's a new twist to the story. | December 16, 1992 |  |
| 6 | The company next features a comic book that is based on the game, Super Mario Kart; the first and only comic book based on that game. The front cover features Mario, Luigi, Bowser, and Yoshi racing in various tracks. Additionally, Yoshi is holding an Yoshi Egg. There is a Lakitu that has a microphone with a speaker to see the race. | March 27, 1993 |  |
| 7 | This next comic book is based on the game Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. In the front cover, there is a Mario figure that appeared in Mario Zone. Mario is hanging out on the figure while Wario, a new enemy, hides behind the figure. Also, there's a Carrot power-up on the cover. Additionally, Bowser, Luigi, and Yoshi appeared on the comic but not in the actual game. | June 28, 1993 |  |
| 8 | This is another comic book that is once again based on the game, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. At the front cover, the reader will see a form of Racoon Mario, and Bunny Mario. Also, there's a another Mario holding a Turnip that came from the game, Super Mario Bros. 2. | September 28, 1993 |  |
| 9 | The ninth comic book in the series is based on the game, Yoshi's Safari due to the fact Mario is holding a Super Scope on the front cover. The front cover shows that there is Bowser wearing the protected armor, a Yoshi Coin, Luigi, some items such as a Mushroom, a Fire Flower and a Starman and Wario. Luigi and Wario aren't in the actual game. | December 16, 1993 |  |
| 10 | Possibly based on the game, Super Mario All Stars plus the game; Super Mario World. At the front cover, it shows that there are lots of things that came from the game as it has various enemies, Wart, and all of Mario's friends and foes. Several enemies from Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins also appear. | May 28, 1994 |  |
| 11 | Based on the game, Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land and in the game Wario's Woods. In the Wario Land adaptation, Mario and Yoshi goes with Wario in the trip to stop Captain Syrup, while, in the, Wario's Woods adaptation, Wanda appears in Peach's Castle Garden asking for help to stop Wario, so Mario, Yoshi, Luigi and Toad goes to help her. In the front cover, there are forms that Wario can gain from the Jar Powerups. | October 28, 1994 |  |
| 12 | The last comic book that is based on the game once again, Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land. There's the second part of the adaptation of Wario's Woods. The front cover once again features the same Jar Powerups. Additionally, Luigi appears in the middle of the Wario Land adaptation, and Donkey Kong made some cameos in some chapters of the same adaptation, either helping or causing trouble. | March 28, 1995 |  |
| 13 | May be based on the game, Mario's Picross, as there is a huge Mario face in the cover. Additionally; Bowser, Luigi, Wario, Birdo, and Yoshi appeared in the comic book. | August 28, 1995 |  |
| 14 | The next comic book is based on the game, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and based into Donkey Kong Country. Inside the comic start the both first parts of both adaptations with some changes; Adult Mario with Adult Luigi travels to the past to stop Adult Bowser for help Kamek to kidnap the two baby twins and help Yoshi to deliver Baby Mario, and, Mario and Yoshi finish in Donkey Kong Country where Cranky Kong asks for help for Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong in the task to stop King K. Rool. Inside the comic are some 4-komas based on Donkey Kong Country 2 with both Diddy and Dixie. In the front cover, there is some type of background that is based on the game, which appear Adult Mario and Luigi, the former holding an egg. | January 27, 1996 |  |
| 15 | It seems the comic book is based on the game, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Super Mario 64 as this comic book is a cross-over between the two. In the front cover, it shows Mario flying with the Wing Cap as Baby Mario possibly uses the Starman to gain the Cape and Yoshi and his Yoshi-Copter form. | June 1996 |  |
Based on Super Mario 64, with Eyerok looming in the back. Released 04/1996
Based on Mario Kart 64, Released 11/1997
Seems to be based on Super Mario 64, with Mario showing off his powers. Released 08/1998
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This, apparently, is based on Yoshi's Story, with lots and lots of baby Yoshis! Released 10/1998
Another Yoshi's Story one, but with Mario... Released 04/1999
Based on Mario Party, with the cover being similar to the box art for the hit game. Released 10/1999
Another based on Mario Party, this cover has some of the characters showing off. Released 01/2000
Unknown, but appears to be based on Mario Party, with that Star. Released 07/2000
Based on Mario Party 2, with Luigi as a cowboy and Yoshi and Bowser as pirates. Released 02/2001
Based on Paper Mario, the second Mario RPG! This issue was actually released quite a bit before the game hit store shelves, even in Japan. Released 07/2001
Based on Paper Mario, showing all the Star Spirits on the cover, along with Goombario and Kooper. Released 03/2002
Another based on Paper Mario, this cover features new arrivals Sushie, Watt, and... Lakilester! Released 08/2002
Based on the new game, (at the time) Super Mario Sunshine! Released 01/2003
The second volume to be based on Super Mario Sunshine. Released 01/2003
Yet another based on Super Mario Sunshine. Released 12/2003
Another based on Super Mario Sunshine, this one introduces Shine Sprites! Released 06/2004
Based on the sequel to Paper Mario, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Plus, plenty of assorted new powerups litter the cover. Released 01/2005
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Another based on Paper Mario: TTYD, this shows the blimp used to get to Glitzville, along with the Emerald Crystal Star found which is there. Released 09/2005
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The last comic based on Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, with lots of Crystal Stars. Released 05/2006
The Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time Series start in this book, as well as the ending to PM2. Released 01/2007
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Another manga about Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. Released 08/2007
The Ending of Partners in Time and the beginning of Super Paper Mario. Include an extra story "based" on Super Mario Galaxy. Released 02/2008
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The manga continues with the story based on SMG. Released 10/2008
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Another book based on Super Mario Galaxy. Released 03/2009
The story based on Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story begins in this issue. Released 11/2009
See also
External links
- Super Mario-Kun at Shogakukan Online (Japanese)
