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Image:kunissue17.jpg|Based on [[Mario Kart 64]], Released 11/1997   
Image:kunissue17.jpg|Based on [[Mario Kart 64]], Released 11/1997   
Image:kunissue18.jpg|Seems to be based on Super Mario 64, with Mario showing off his powers. Released 08/1998   
Image:kunissue18.jpg|Seems to be based on Super Mario 64, with Mario showing off his powers. Released 08/1998   
Image:kunissue19.jpg|It is unknown what game (if any) this comic is based on, but with lots and lots of baby Yoshis! Released 10/1998  
Image:kunissue19.jpg|This, apparently, is based on [[Yoshi's Story]], with lots and lots of baby Yoshis! Released 10/1998  
Image:kunissue20.jpg|Another unknown origin one, but Mario seems to be leading the Yoshi babies on some kind of mission... Released 04/1999   
Image:kunissue20.jpg|Another Yoshi's Story one, but with Mario... Released 04/1999   
Image:kunissue21.jpg|Based on [[Mario Party]], with the cover being similar to the box art for the hit game. Released 10/1999   
Image:kunissue21.jpg|Based on [[Mario Party]], with the cover being similar to the box art for the hit game. Released 10/1999   
Image:kunissue22.jpg|Another based on Mario Party, this cover has some of the characters showing off. Released 01/2000   
Image:kunissue22.jpg|Another based on Mario Party, this cover has some of the characters showing off. Released 01/2000   
Image:kunissue23.jpg|Unknown, but appears to be based on Mario Party, with that [[Star]]. What is that huge creature in the background? Has [[Bowser]] become gigantic and attempting to devour everyone?!? Released 07/2000   
Image:kunissue23.jpg|Unknown, but appears to be based on Mario Party, with that [[Star]]. What is that huge creature in the background? Has [[Bowser]] become gigantic and attempting to devour everyone! Released 07/2000   
Image:kunissue24.jpg|Based on [[Mario Party 2]], with Luigi as a cowboy and Yoshi and Bowser as pirates. Released 02/2001   
Image:kunissue24.jpg|Based on [[Mario Party 2]], with Luigi as a cowboy and Yoshi and Bowser as pirates. Released 02/2001   
Image:kunissue25.jpg|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
Image:kunissue25.jpg|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

Revision as of 19:58, May 26, 2007

The Super Mario-Kun is a Japanese-published Mario comic book series written by Yukio Sawada and published by Shogakukan. They contained many of the characters and scenarios of various Mario games, including Super Mario World and Paper Mario. Interestingly, the Paper Mario series of Super Mario-Kun books came about before anyone, even in Japan, had heard about the game. Below are the covers of almost all the titles in the series, ending at the September 2005 issue. If anyone has any newer ones, please let us know. The gallery below lists the cover art, the game the issue was based on, and the date released.

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    Based on Super Mario World, released 07/1991

  • Kunissue2.jpg

    Another based on based on Super Mario World, released 11/1991

  • Kunissue3.jpg

    And another based on Super Mario World, released 01/1992

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    Yet another in the series that was based on Super Mario World, released 11/1992

  • Kunissue5.jpg

    The last issue in the series based on Super Mario World, released 12/1992

  • Kunissue6.jpg

    Based on Super Mario Kart, released 03/1993

  • Kunissue7.jpg

    This one seems to be based on Super Mario Land 2, due to the Mario Zone figure, and Wario hiding behind it. Released 06/1993

  • Kunissue8.jpg

    Another based on Super Mario Land 2, this seems to show all Mario's powers. Released 09/1993

  • Kunissue9.jpg

    This one is based on Yoshi's Safari due that mario is holding a super scope. Released 12/1993

  • Kunissue10.jpg

    Probably based on Super Mario All Stars plus Super Mario World, as there are both characters from Super Mario Bros 2 and SMW appearing on the cover. Wario also appears, suited up for Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land. Released 05/1994

  • Kunissue11.jpg

    Based on SML3: Wario Land, released 10/1994

  • Kunissue12.jpg

    This one is largly based on Super Mario Land 3, with Wario's "jar" powerups on the cover. Yoshi also appears, waving fans. Released 03/1995

  • This may be based on Mario's Picross, what with that huge Mario face in the corner. Released 08/1995

    This may be based on Mario's Picross, what with that huge Mario face in the corner. Released 08/1995

  • Kunissue14.jpg

    Obviously based on Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, due to Yoshi and Baby Mario starring on the cover. Released 01/1996

  • This one seems to be a Yoshi's Island and Super Mario 64 crossover, with Baby Mario using his cape and Mario Sr. using the all-new Wing Cap. Released 06/1996

    This one seems to be a Yoshi's Island and Super Mario 64 crossover, with Baby Mario using his cape and Mario Sr. using the all-new Wing Cap. Released 06/1996

  • Based on Super Mario 64, with Eyerok looming in the back. Released 04/1996

    Based on Super Mario 64, with Eyerok looming in the back. Released 04/1996

  • Based on Mario Kart 64, Released 11/1997

    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

    Seems to be based on Super Mario 64, with Mario showing off his powers. Released 08/1998

  • Kunissue19.jpg

    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

    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

    Based on Mario Party, with the cover being similar to the box art for the hit game. Released 10/1999

  • Kunissue22.jpg

    Another based on Mario Party, this cover has some of the characters showing off. Released 01/2000

  • Kunissue23.jpg

    Unknown, but appears to be based on Mario Party, with that Star. What is that huge creature in the background? Has Bowser become gigantic and attempting to devour everyone! Released 07/2000

  • Kunissue24.jpg

    Based on Mario Party 2, with Luigi as a cowboy and Yoshi and Bowser as pirates. Released 02/2001

  • Kunissue25.jpg

    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

  • Kunissue26.jpg

    Based on Paper Mario, showing many of the Star Spirits on the cover, along with Goombario and Kooper. Released 03/2002

  • Kunissue27.jpg

    Another based on Paper Mario, this cover features new arrivals Sushie, Watt, and... Lakilester! Released 08/2002

  • Kunissue28.jpg

    Based on the new game, (at the time) Super Mario Sunshine! Released 01/2003

  • Kunissue29.jpg

    Another based on Super Mario Sunshine. Not much interesting about this one. Released 01/2003

  • Kunissue30.jpg

    Yet another based on Super Mario Sunshine. Released 12/2003

  • Kunissue31.jpg

    ANOTHER based on Super Mario Sunshine, this one introduces Shine Sprites! Released 06/2004

  • Kunissue32.jpg

    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

  • Kunissue33.jpg

    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

  • The Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time Series start in this book, as well as the ending to PM2.

    The Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time Series start in this book, as well as the ending to PM2.

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