Super Mario-kun

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Super Mario-Kun is a Japanese-published Mario manga series written by Yukio Sawada and published by Shogakukan. The manga 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 volumes, up to the most recent.

Issue #	Description	Date of Release	Image
1	The very first volume that came out appeared only in Japan. The volume 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 between Mario and 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 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 later, Donkey Kong Country. The comic starts with some changes to the Yoshi's Island story: Adult Mario with Adult Luigi travel to the past to stop Adult Bowser from helping Kamek kidnap the two baby twins, and help Yoshi to deliver Baby Mario. Mario and Yoshi then end up in the Donkey Kong Country story, where Cranky Kong asks for help for Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong against King K. Rool. Inside the comic are some 4-komas based on Donkey Kong Country 2 with both Diddy and Dixie.	January 27, 1996
15	It seems the manga is a crossover between Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Super Mario 64. 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
16	This issue seems to be based on Super Mario 64, with Eyerok looming in the back. Not much else is known about its' contents.	April 1997
17	From what is shown on the cover, this issue looks to be based on Mario Kart 64. Not much else is known about its' contents.	November 1997
18	Seems to be based on Super Mario 64, with Mario showing off his powers. Not much else is known about its' contents.	August 1998
19	Apparently based on Yoshi's Story, with many baby Yoshis, Mario, and "Poochy". Not much else is known about its' contents.	October 1998	File:Kunissue19.jpg
20	Another issue with Yoshi's Story on the cover, but without Poochy. Not much else is known about its' contents.	April 1999
21	Based on Mario Party, with the cover being similar to the box art for the hit game. Not much else is known about its' contents.	October 1999
22	Another based on Mario Party, this cover has some of the characters showing off. Not much else is known about its' contents.	January 2000
23	Unknown, but appears to be based on Mario Party, with that Star. Not much else is known about its' contents.	July 2000
24	Seems to be based on Mario Party 2, with Luigi as a cowboy and Yoshi and Bowser as pirates. Not much else is known about its' contents.	February 2001
25	Based on Paper Mario as it shows some of the partners like "Bow", "Goombario", and "Kooper" as well as "Eldstar", "Twink" and Bowser holding the "Star Rod". This issue was actually released quite a bit before the game hit store shelves, even in Japan. Not much else is known about its' contents.	July 2001
26	Continuing the Paper Mario arc, showing all the Star Spirits on the cover, along with Goombario and Kooper. Not much else is known about its' contents.	March 2002
27	Another based on Paper Mario, this cover features new arrivals Sushie, Watt, and Lakilester. Not much else is known about its' contents.	August 2002
28	Seems to be based on Super Mario Sunshine. Not much else is known about its' contents.	January 2003
29	The second volume based on Super Mario Sunshine.	January 2003

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

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  Another based on Super Mario Sunshine, this one introduces Shine Sprites. Released 06/2004

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  Based on 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: The Thousand-Year Door, this shows the blimp used to get to Glitzville, along with the Emerald Crystal Star. 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

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  This issue ends the Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door story arc and begins Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. Released 01/2007

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  Another manga about Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. Released 08/2007

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  The ending of Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time and the beginning of Super Paper Mario. It includes an extra story "based" on Super Mario Galaxy. Released 02/2008

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  The manga continues with the story based on Super Mario Galaxy. Released 10/2008

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  Another book based on Super Mario Galaxy. Released 03/2009

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  The story based on Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story begins in this issue. Released 11/2009

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  Based on New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Released 2010

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  Continuing from New Super Mario Bros. Wii, the Koopalings are shown on this cover. Released 12/24/2010

Story Arcs

• Super Mario World: (Volumes 1-5) The first story arc is one of the longest. This story recounts Super Mario World's plot. Included in some of the volumes are side-stories based on past games.
• Super Mario Kart: (Volume 6) After the long Mario World arc, a single-volume story about Super Mario Kart was done.
• Super Mario Land: (Volumes 7-8) Actually based off of Super Mario Land 2: The 6 Golden Coins. It's called Super Mario Land because there was no arc for the original story.
• Yoshi's Safari (Volumes 9) Another short one-volume story about the game Yoshi's Safari.
• ??? (Volume 10) The contents of this volume are unknown, though it's possible it may be based off of the compilation Super Mario All-Stars. It's also possible that this story does not follow the plot of one of the games, or it could be based on Super Mario Bros. 2 because Wart is seen on the cover.
• Wario Land (Volume 11-12) Released alongside the Wario's Woods story, this is the first arc to feature Wario.
• Wario's Woods (Volume 11-12) Released alongside the Wario Land story, this is the second arc to feature Wario. In these two stories, Mario and Luigi also appear to help Wario.
• ??? (Volume 13) Some think this volume is based on Mario's Picross, but it is unlikely. It's possible this could be an original story.
• Yoshi's Island (Volume 14-15) Not much is known about this story. It follows the plot of Yoshi's Island, but Adult Mario appears in it too.
• Donkey Kong Country (Volume 14) A story included with the first part of Yoshi's Island. It is the first story to feature Donkey Kong. At the end, some 4koma comics are featured, based on DKC2.
• Super Mario 64 (Volume 15-16, 18?) The first part might be a crossover with Yoshi's Island, but more likely Super Mario 64, Part 1, shares the volume with Yoshi's Island.
• Mario Kart 64 (Volume 17) A short story about Mario Kart 64.
• Yoshi's Story (Volumes 19-20) A story that slightly follows the plot of Yoshi's Story. However, it also seems to feature Adult Mario in it.
• Mario Party/Mario Party 2 (Volumes 21-24) A long Mario Party story. The last volume borrows elements from Mario Party 2.
• Paper Mario (Volume 25-27) Another rather long story, this time based on the epic RPG Paper Mario.
• Super Mario Sunshine (28-31) One of the longer stories, this is a 4-parter about Super Mario Sunshine.
• Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door(32-35) One of the longer stories. It's about Paper Mario: TTYD.
• Mario and Luigi Partners In Time (35-37) Beginning right after PMTTYD, this is another good-sized story.
• Super Mario Galaxy (37-39) While the beginning is just a bonus story, it picks up in 38, making this a true arc.
• Mario and Luigi Bowser's Inside Story (40) Somehow, they managed to fit BiS into one volume.
• New Super Mario Bros. Wii (41-42+?) The current arc. It's possible it has already ended, but it might keep going.

See also

• Pikkapika Comics

External links

• Single Super Mario-Kun story at CoroCoro Official Site (Japanese)
• Super Mario-Kun at Shogakukan Online (Japanese)