Super Mario-kun
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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. The gallery below lists the cover art, the game the issue was based on, and the date released.
| Issue # | Description | Date of Release | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 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. | 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 Yoshi. | January 28, 1992 | |
| 4 | Forth issue of the series that once again features the plot, object, and character based on the game Super Mario World. Nothing new on the front cover of the comic book. | November 28, 1992 | |
| 5 | The last series of the comic book based on the game Super Mario World. But the comic book production is continuing as it so. Once again, nothing new on the front cover. | 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. 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 was hiding behind the figure. Also, there's a Carrot power-up that appeared on the cover. Additionally, Bowser, Luigi, and Yoshi appeared on the comic but not in the actual game. | June 28, 1993 |
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Another based on Super Mario Land 2, this seems to show all Mario's powers, including Racoon Mario, and the turinp form Super Mario Bros. 2. Released 09/1993
This one is based on Yoshi's Safari due that mario is holding a super scope. Released 12/1993
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
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Based on Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land, released 10/1994
This one is largly based on Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land, 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
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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
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
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 many of 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
Another based on Super Mario Sunshine. Not much interesting about this one. Released 01/2003
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 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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Another comic based on Paper Mario: TTYD.
The Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time Series start in this book, as well as the ending to PM2.
Trivia
- The Koopa Bros., characters originating in Super Mario-Kun, later made in appearance in the Nintendo 64 game Paper Mario.
