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{{about|publication references on ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' games|books starring [[Mario]]|[[List of publications]]}}
{{about|publication references on ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' games|books starring [[Mario]]|[[List of publications]]}}
This is an alphabetical list of ''Super Mario''-related sightings and references in novels, comic books, comic strips, magazines, and other print publications.
This is an alphabetical list of ''Super Mario''-related sightings and references in novels, comic books, comic strips, magazines, and other print publications.
==Book references==
==Book references==
===''33 Minutes''===
The main character, Sam Lewis, discusses vegetables in a salad bar, and says that "[[Mushroom]]s are only acceptable as an [[extra life]] in video games."
===''{{wp|A to Z Mysteries}}''===
===''{{wp|A to Z Mysteries}}''===
In "The Jaguar's Jewel", one chapter mentions a "tall man with a green outfit", and the image shows a man that resembles [[Luigi]] in a bellhop outfit.
In "The Jaguar's Jewel", one chapter mentions a "tall man with a green outfit", and the image shows a man that resembles [[Luigi]] in a bellhop outfit.
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On page 162, the following text occurs:
On page 162, the following text occurs:
<blockquote>
<blockquote>
'Can I see what you've written, Arthur?' I said. 'Here, I bet those two haven't even heard of King Arthur and all the knights of the round table. They're still way down at the [[Super Mario]] and [[Sonic]] stage.'
'Can I see what you've written, Arthur?' I said. 'Here, I bet those two haven't even heard of King Arthur and all the knights of the round table. They're still way down at the [[Super Mario]] and [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] stage.'
</blockquote>
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===''[https://danganronpa.fandom.com/wiki/Danganronpa_Visual_Fanbook Danganronpa Visual Fanbook]''===
===''{{wp|Halloween (franchise)|Halloween: The Mad House}}''===
In an interview with the execution art designer for ''Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc'', Dai Nakajima, execution concepts were proposed for characters that did not have one. This includes Chihiro Fujisaki with an execution titled "Super Fujisaki Bros.", in reference to ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
While in an arcade, a character named Brandon spots "the new ''Mario Brothers'' game".


===''Diary of a Wimpy Vampire''===
===''Diary of a Wimpy Vampire''===
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===''{{wp|Goosebumps}}: The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb''===
===''{{wp|Goosebumps}}: The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb''===
Page 146 reads: "She thought she was really hot stuff because she could get to the last level of ''[[Super Mario Land]]''."
Page 146 reads: "She thought she was really hot stuff because she could get to the last level of ''[[Super Mario Land]]''."
===''{{wp|Halloween (franchise)|Halloween: The Mad House}}''===
While in an arcade, a character named Brandon spots "the new ''Mario Brothers'' game".


===''Josh Baxter Levels Up''===
===''Josh Baxter Levels Up''===
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===''{{wp|Monogatari (series)|Monogatari}}''===
===''{{wp|Monogatari (series)|Monogatari}}''===
In the first story of the ''Monogatari'' series, ''Bakemonogatari'', The Mayoi Snail arc has Mayoi Hachikuji attack Koyomi Araragi by attempting to bite him. He then has inner monologue, stating:  
In the first story of the ''Monogatari'' series, ''Bakemonogatari'', The Mayoi Snail arc has Mayoi Hachikuji attack Koyomi Araragi by attempting to bite him. He then has inner monologue, stating:  
<blockquote>"''I recalled there being an enemy in some old video game like her (it looked like an [[Chain Chomp|iron ball with a chain]]) as I soothed her.''"</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>
''"I recalled there being an enemy in some old video game like her (it looked like an [[Chain Chomp|iron ball with a chain]]) as I soothed her."''
</blockquote>


===''Midnight Arcade''===
===''Midnight Arcade''===
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===''Ripley's Believe It or Not! 2014: DARE TO LOOK!''===
===''Ripley's Believe It or Not! 2014: DARE TO LOOK!''===
*On page 188, there is an entry which says;
*On page 188, there is an entry which says;
<blockquote>"''In New Berlin, Wisconsin, in 2011, 425 people dressed as characters from video games including Angry Birds, [[Super Mario Bros.]], Halo 3 and [[Pac-Man]].''"</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>
''"In New Berlin, Wisconsin, in 2011, 425 people dressed as characters from video games including Angry Birds, [[Super Mario Bros.]], Halo 3 and [[Pac-Man]].
</blockquote>


===''Runnerland''===
===''Runnerland''===
A minor character named Mike Magee, the owner of an arcade parlor, was rumored to have crazy-glued all the doors and windows of his high school because he wanted to figure out how Super Mario could get through a locked-door maze.
A minor character named Mike Magee, the owner of an arcade parlor, was rumored to have crazy-glued all the doors and windows of his high school because he wanted to figure out how Super Mario could get through a locked-door maze.
===''They Both Die At The End''===
On page 46, Mateo finds his junior year photo of him wearing a Luigi hat after winning a ''Mario Kart'' contest online. The hat is mentioned a few times throughout the story.
Later, on page 78, Rufus tells Mateo, "We can get a handshake going when we meet, but until then I promise to be the Mario to your Luigi, except I won't hog the spotlight."


===''{{wp|TimeRiders}}''===
===''{{wp|TimeRiders}}''===
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===''{{wp|Zac Power}}''===
===''{{wp|Zac Power}}''===
In the book ''Zac Power: Blockbuster'', it is mentioned that riding in a golf cart from a robot security guard is harder than ''Mario Karts''.
In the book ''Zac Power: Blockbuster'', it is mentioned that riding in a golf cart from a robot security guard is harder than ''Mario Karts''.
===''33 Minutes''===
The main character, Sam Lewis, discusses vegetables in a salad bar, and says that "[[Mushroom]]s are only acceptable as an [[extra life]] in video games."


==Comic book references==
==Comic book references==
===''Adventure Time''===
===''Adventure Time''===
The D cover to issue 2 of the Fionna & Cake special has Fionna flying in Cake's body as a reference to the boxart to ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.
The D cover to issue 2 of the Fionna & Cake special has Fionna flying in Cake's body in a spoof of the boxart to ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.


===''{{wp|Archie Comics}}''===
===''{{wp|Archie Comics}}''===
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===''{{wp|Old Master Q}}''===
===''{{wp|Old Master Q}}''===
The 89th book of the series has material that references various ''Super Mario'' games, with the cover being based off of ''[[Super Mario World]]'', the title page referencing ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and the maze activity being based off of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.
The 89th book of the series has material that references various ''Super Mario'' games, with the cover being based off of ''[[Super Mario World]]'', the title page spoofing ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and the maze activity being based off of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.


===''Simpsons Comics''===
===''Simpsons Comics''===
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Mario: You-a-Italian stereo-types demean us all! Mama mia!<br>
Mario: You-a-Italian stereo-types demean us all! Mama mia!<br>


*Near the end, Ned Flanders, after coming home from the hospital after becoming unconscious because he played too many video games, says he will make a mushroom pizza. In the next panel, a [[Toad (species)|Toad]]-like being appears by Ned. In the next full page panel, Ned is Luigi, chasing him. The Simpsons are also computer Game characters. Homer is DK, Bart is Mario, Marge is Lara Croft, and Lisa is [[Sonic|Sonic the Hedgehog]].<br>
*Near the end, Ned Flanders, after coming home from the hospital after becoming uncouncious because he played too many video games, says he'll make a mushroom pizza. In the next panel, a [[Toad (species)|Toad]]-like being appears by Ned. In the next full page panel, Ned is Luigi, chasing him. The Simpsons are also computer Game characters. Homer is DK, Bart is Mario, Marge is Lara Croft, and Lisa is [[Sonic the Hedgehog]].<br>
Marge: Get him, Homer!<br>
Marge: Get him, Homer!<br>
Homer: I'm on it!<br>
Homer: I'm on it!<br>
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'''Issue #130: Marge the Sellout'''<br>
'''Issue #130: Marge the Sellout'''<br>
*Marge gets into the habit of auctioning off all of the family's possessions online. She soon auctions off Bart's old video games to the chef character Luigi Risotto. After Luigi wins the auction, the next panel reveals that he has a brother; a plumber who is dressed up like Mario. The "Mario" character asks Luigi to help him fix a leaky pipe, to which Luigi responds "Hold your mushrooms! I'm-a coming!".  
*Marge gets into the habit of auctioning off all of the family's possessions online. She soon auctions off Bart's old video games to the chef character Luigi Risotto. After Luigi wins the auction, the next panel reveals that he has a brother; a plumber who's dressed up like Mario. The "Mario" character asks Luigi to help him fix a leaky pipe, to which Luigi responds "Hold your mushrooms! I'm-a coming!".  


[[File:Simpsons161.jpg|thumb|100px|Simpsons Comics #161]]
[[File:Simpsons161.jpg|thumb|100px|Simpsons Comics #161]]
'''Issue #161: Mighty MMORPG Player Rangers'''<br>
'''Issue #161: Mighty MMORPG Player Rangers'''<br>
*The cover is a reference to ''Donkey Kong''. Homer and Bart assume the roles of Donkey Kong and Mario respectively, with Homer tossing barrels of toxic waste. Lisa appears to be standing in for [[Pauline]], but seems more interested in reading a book.
*The cover is a spoof of ''Donkey Kong''. Homer and Bart assume the roles of Donkey Kong and Mario respectively, with Homer tossing barrels of toxic waste. Lisa appears to be standing in for [[Pauline]], but seems more interested in reading a book.
{{br}}
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*During the Comic, Fat Tony wants Mario's Moustache. Mario asks him to take an eyebrow instead but this version of Mario has no eyebrows.
*During the Comic, Fat Tony wants Mario's Moustache. Mario asks him to take an eyebrow instead but this version of Mario has no eyebrows.


===''[[sonicretro:Sonic the Comic|Sonic The Comic]]''===
===''Sonic the Comic''===
'''Sonic The Comic #18'''
'''Sonic the Comic #18'''
*A trio of villains known as the [[sonicretro:Marxio Brothers|Marxio Bro's]] (a parody and fusion of the {{wp|Marx Brothers}} and the [[Mario]] [[Luigi|Bros.]]) appear as antagonistic electricians.
*A trio of villains known as the Marxio Bros. (a parody and fusion of the [[wikipedia:Marx Brothers|Marx Brothers]] and the [[Mario]] [[Luigi|Bros.]]) appear as antagonistic electricians.


===''Turma da Mônica'' (Monica's Gang)===
===''Turma da Mônica'' (Monica's Gang)===
'''Mônica (Abril series) Issue #172'''<br>
'''Mônica (Abril series) Issue #172'''<br>
*The first story "A Incrível Aventura Eletrônica", Monica and Jimmy Five are teleported into a video game. In one part of the story Monica wears clothing similar to Mario and rescues [[Pauline]] from [[Donkey Kong]], as a reference to the game ''Donkey Kong''.
* The first story "A Incrível Aventura Eletrônica", Monica and Jimmy Five are teleported into a video game. In one part of the story Monica wears clothing similar to Mario and rescues [[Pauline]] from [[Donkey Kong]], as a reference to the game ''Donkey Kong''.
 
'''Mônica (Panini first series) Issue #68'''<br>
'''Mônica (Panini first series) Issue #68'''<br>
*The first story "Cada Um na Sua História" is a reference to the classic ''Super Mario'' games. Jimmy Five uses the Marina's magic pencil to transform the neighborhood in a scenario similar to Yoshi's Island stages from ''[[Super Mario World]]''. During the whole story, enemies such as [[Koopa Troopa]]s, [[Bullet Bill]]s, [[Rex]]es, [[Thwomp]]s, [[Goomba]]s, and [[Bowser]] can be seen.
* The first story "Cada Um na Sua História" is a reference to the classic ''Super Mario'' games. Jimmy Five uses the Marina's magic pencil to transform the neighborhood in a scenario similar to Yoshi's Island stages from ''[[Super Mario World]]''. During the whole story, enemies such as [[Koopa Troopa]]s, [[Bullet Bill]]s, [[Rex]]es, [[Thwomp]]s, [[Goomba]]s, and [[Bowser]] can be seen.
 
'''Cascão (Panini second series) Issue #2'''<br>
'''Cascão (Panini second series) Issue #2'''<br>
*The strip on the last page is a reference to the Mario games, with Smudge is imagined as Mario.
* The strip on the last page is a reference to the Mario games, with Smudge is imagined as Mario.
 
'''Clássicos do Cinema Issue #52'''<br>
'''Clássicos do Cinema Issue #52'''<br>
*This issue features an issue-long story called "Gamebusters", a parody of the original ''Ghostbusters'' movie, in which the ghosts are represented by retro video game characters. In the Sedgewick Hotel sequence, the ghost haunting the hotel is instead a chef-themed parody of Mario called "Mariano". He grows to giant size after Smudge comments on what would happen if he ate [[Super Mushroom|a red mushroom]], but soon he gets contained in a proton pack.
* This issue features an issue-long story called "Gamebusters", a parody of the original ''Ghostbusters'' movie, in which the ghosts are represented by retro video game characters. In the Sedgewick Hotel sequence, the ghost haunting the hotel is instead a chef-themed spoof of Mario called "Mariano". He grows to giant size after Smudge comments on what would happen if he ate [[Super Mushroom|a red mushroom]], but soon he gets contained in a proton pack.


===''Turma da Mônica Jovem'' (Monica Teen)===
===''Turma da Mônica Jovem'' (Monica Teen)===
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'''Issue 31: Meninos x Meninas'''<br>
'''Issue 31: Meninos x Meninas'''<br>
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*{{#time: 2017-11-29}} - A huge pixel Mario is shown blocking the basketball shots, while a [[Mushroom]] is being held by an umpire, who believed that the team Mario is on used Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED).
*{{#time: 2017-11-29}} - A huge pixel Mario is shown blocking the basketball shots, while a [[Mushroom]] is being held by an umpire, who believed that the team Mario is on used Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED).
*{{#time: 2018-03-05}} - Mario is shown to be in terminal condition due to flatlining, while one of the nurses rushed to the doctor with a [[1-Up Mushroom]].
*{{#time: 2018-03-05}} - Mario is shown to be in terminal condition due to flatlining, while one of the nurses rushed to the doctor with a [[1-Up Mushroom]].
*{{#time: 2024-05-06}} - Mario is sitting in an armchair reading a newspaper. On the wall behind him are the mounted heads of a [[Goomba]], a [[Piranha Plant]], a [[Cheep Cheep]], [[Bowser]], a [[Koopa Troopa]], and [[Donkey Kong]].
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The Argyle Sweater - 20101019.gif|19 October, 2010
The Argyle Sweater - 20101019.gif|19 October, 2010
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The Argyle Sweater - 20171129.gif|29 November, 2017
The Argyle Sweater - 20171129.gif|29 November, 2017
The Argyle Sweater - 20180305.gif|5 March, 2018
The Argyle Sweater - 20180305.gif|5 March, 2018
The Argyle Sweater - 20240506.gif|6 May, 2024
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===''{{wp|FoxTrot}}''===
===''{{wp|FoxTrot}}''===
*10/14/1990 - The Sunday strip published on this date revolves around Jason playing ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', all the while Paige demands he turn the game off so she can watch ''Star Search''. This strip is reprinted in the collection ''Eight Yards, Down and Out''.
*10/14/1990 - The Sunday strip published on this date revolves around Jason playing ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', all the while Paige demands he turn the game off so she can watch ''Star Search''. This strip is reprinted in the collection ''Eight Yards, Down and Out''.
*1/14-19,21-26/1991 - A two-week storyline where Jason gets upset that his friend Marcus has beaten ''Super Mario Bros.'' first. Attempting to beat the game himself, Jason stays up all night playing it, so Andy takes it away for two weeks, despite his complaints. She eventually gives it back to him a week early because Roger would not stop playing it himself. This storyline is reprinted in ''Eight Yards, Down and Out''.
*1/14-19,21-26/1991 - A two-week storyline where Jason gets upset that his friend Marcus has beaten ''Super Mario Bros.'' first. Attempting to beat the game himself, Jason stays up all night playing it, so Andy takes it away for two weeks, despite his complaints. She eventually gives it back to him a week early because Roger wouldn't stop playing it himself. This storyline is reprinted in ''Eight Yards, Down and Out''.
*9/??/91 - Jason begs Andy to buy him a [[Super Nintendo]], one of his reasons being "it's got [[Super Mario World|the latest Mario cartridge]]", and if she does not buy it, "I'll be stuck playing dumb ol' ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3|Mario 3]]'' forever!" Reprinted in ''Bury My Heart at Fun Fun Mountain''.
*9/??/91 - Jason begs Andy to buy him a [[Super Nintendo]], one of his reasons being "it's got [[Super Mario World|the latest Mario cartridge]]", and if she doesn't buy it, "I'll be stuck playing dumb ol' ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3|Mario 3]]'' forever!" Reprinted in ''Bury My Heart at Fun Fun Mountain''.
*7/??/92 - Andy unplugs Jason's NES while he is playing ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' in order to make him come to dinner. This leads to Jason becoming so furious that he kicks his NES and destroys it. Reprinted in ''Say Hello to Cactus Flats''.
*7/??/92 - Andy unplugs Jason's NES while he's playing ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' in order to make him come to dinner. This leads to Jason becoming so furious that he kicks his NES and destroys it. Reprinted in ''Say Hello to Cactus Flats''.
*12/17/93 - At the end of an unrelated storyline, Jason bothers Peter by holding up a game cartridge and saying, "''Super Mario Universe 2'' awaits..." Reprinted in ''Take Us to Your Mall''.
*12/17/93 - At the end of an unrelated storyline, Jason bothers Peter by holding up a game cartridge and saying, "''Super Mario Universe 2'' awaits..." Reprinted in ''Take Us to Your Mall''.
*2/??/97 - Jason plays a game titled ''Super Earthworm Mario Country 3'' and has trouble finding a Blue Star in a level called the Rainbow Sewer. Paige infuriates him by suggesting he triple-jump to a ledge with a secret door (she knows this from reading the strategy guide). Reprinted in ''Come Closer, Roger, There's a Mosquito on Your Nose''.
*2/??/97 - Jason plays a game titled ''Super Earthworm Mario Country 3'' and has trouble finding a Blue Star in a level called the Rainbow Sewer. Paige infuriates him by suggesting he triple-jump to a ledge with a secret door (she knows this from reading the strategy guide). Reprinted in ''Come Closer, Roger, There's a Mosquito on Your Nose''.
*12/13/2005 - As part of a storyline where Jason attempts to make his own remake of ''King Kong'', Peter wears a [[Donkey Kong]] mask and tie. Reprinted in ''Houston, You Have a Problem''.
*12/13/2005 - As part of a storyline where Jason attempts to do his own remake of ''King Kong'', Peter wears a [[Donkey Kong]] mask and tie. Reprinted in ''Houston, You Have a Problem''.
*04/01/2006 - ''How Come I'm Always Luigi?'' is released. The cover shows Jason and Marcus pretending to be [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] (based on a week of strips where the boys imitate video game scenarios while playing in the snow).
*04/01/2006 - ''How Come I'm Always Luigi?'' is released. The cover shows Jason and Marcus pretending to be [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] (based on a week of strips where the boys imitate video game scenarios while playing in the snow).
**01/25/2005 - the strip the anthology was based on. After Peter asks his mom if she actually told Jason he could not play video games (with Andy correcting him and saying he had to play outside before acknowledging it was the same thing), it shows Marcus and Jason re-enacting ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', with Marcus, standing on a mushroom, asking irritably why he is always Luigi, with Jason, while leaping down, promising he can be Mario next time.
**01/25/2005 - the strip the anthology was based on. After Peter asks his mom if she actually told Jason he couldn't play video games (with Andy correcting him and saying he had to play outside before acknowledging it was the same thing), it shows Marcus and Jason re-enacting ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', with Marcus, standing on a mushroom, asking irritably why he's always Luigi, with Jason, while leaping down, promising he can be Mario next time.
*??/??/?? - A comic where Jason played all of his video games to put "Mom" as #1 for Mother's Day. One of the games he had was called "Mario Vs. Predator".
*??/??/?? - A comic where Jason played all of his video games to put "Mom" as #1 for Mother's day. One of the games he had was called "Mario Vs. Predator".
*4/27/14 - In this Sunday comic strip, Jason designs his signature to be "Crazy hard to forge," featuring many doodles of various TV shows, movies, etc. The first part of the signature shows a Goomba, Mario, 2 pipes, and a flag.
*4/27/14 - In this Sunday comic strip, Jason designs his signature to be "Crazy hard to forge," featuring many doodles of various TV shows, movies, etc. The first part of the signature shows a Goomba, Mario, 2 pipes, and a flag.


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*October 1988 - Howard gives a tip for ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''.
*October 1988 - Howard gives a tip for ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''.
*June 1990 - Howard and Nester debug ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.
*June 1990 - Howard and Nester debug ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.
Both these strips can be seen at [http://hn.iodized.net/main.htm The Howard & Nester Comics Archive].
Both these strips can be seen at [http://hn.iodized.net/main.htm The Howard & Nester Comics Archive].
===''{{wp|In The Bleachers}}''===
*{{#time: 2024-05-20}} - Mario appears in 8-bit form and in the process of a slam dunk. The other basketball players discuss his reputation for getting "air."


===''{{wp|Off the Mark (comic strip)|Off the Mark}}''===
===''{{wp|Off the Mark (comic strip)|Off the Mark}}''===
*{{#time: 2008-08-25}} - Several Marios are in heaven for the several deaths that they experienced, which based on what is seen, includes "Fell", "Hit by a [[barrel]]", "[[List of enemies|Touched by an enemy]]" and "[[Time Limit|Ran out of time]]". All of these death scenarios are possible in ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''.
*25th August 2008 - Several Marios are in heaven for the several deaths that they experienced, which based on what is seen, includes "Fell", "Hit by a [[barrel]]", "[[List of enemies|Touched by an enemy]]" and "[[Time Limit|Ran out of time]]". All of these death scenarios are possible in ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''.
*{{#time: 2014-05-25}} - Mario is shown as one of the characters in need of treatment, for being "on mushrooms".
*25th May 2014 - Mario is shown as one of the characters in need of treatment, for being "on mushrooms".
*{{#time: 2014-09-27}} - The panel is a parody of ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''{{'}}s boxart, in which Mario and Luigi are shown dismembered as though they are figurines.
*27th September 2014 - The panel is a parody of ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''{{'}}s boxart, in which Mario and Luigi are shown dismembered as though they are figurines.
*{{#time: 2015-12-03}} - Several Marios with some differences are seen, with the subtitle stating: "Super Mario Fertility Drug Bros.", shown alongside a [[Goomba]] in a [[Warp Pipe|Pipe]].
*3rd December 2015 - Several Marios with some differences are seen, with the subtitle stating: "Super Mario Fertility Drug Bros.", shown alongside a [[Goomba]] in a [[Warp Pipe|Pipe]].


===''{{wp|Pearls Before Swine}}''===
===''{{wp|Pearls Before Swine}}''===
In one strip, Larry, a crocodile, jumps on his son, Junior, to prevent him from going to school. Junior says "Most parents inspire their chidren to go to school, dad." In response, his father says "Not me. Stay home. Play Wii." In the last panel, Larry's wife, Patty, is shown holding a hammer from ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' and says "Look over here, Super Mario."
In one strip, Larry, a crocodile, jumps on his son, Junior, to prevent him from going to school. Junior says "Most parents inspire their chidren to go to school, dad." In response, his father says "Not me. Stay home. Play Wii." In the last panel, Larry's wife, Patty, is shown holding a hammer from ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' and says "Look over here, Super Mario."
===''{{wp|Phoebe and Her Unicorn}}''===
*{{#time: 2021-10-31}} - Marigold, the titular unicorn, is dressed in [[Mario]]'s signature clothing for Halloween.
*{{#time: 2023-10-29}} - The titular Phoebe is dressed in [[Princess Daisy]]'s dress for Halloween.
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Phoebe and Her Unicorn - 20211031.jpg|31 October, 2021
Phoebe and Her Unicorn - 20231029.jpg|29 October, 2023
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===''Plok The Exploding Man''===
===''Plok The Exploding Man''===
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In episode #136 of the official ''{{wp|Plok!}}'' webcomic, the unused ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' enemy [[List of Super Mario Sunshine pre-release and unused content#Hinokuri2|Hinokuri2]] (referred to as "Tramplin' Stu" in the strip) appears and destroys the exterior of Wubba's cafe.
In episode #136 of the official ''{{wp|Plok!}}'' webcomic, the unused ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' enemy [[List of Super Mario Sunshine pre-release and unused content#Hinokuri2|Hinokuri2]] (referred to as "Tramplin' Stu" in the strip) appears and destroys the exterior of Wubba's cafe.


===''{{wp|Retail (comic strip)|Retail}}''===
===''[[wikipedia:Retail (comic strip)|Retail]]''===
*{{#time: 2009-03-15}} - Lunker makes a box sculpture of the blocks from ''Super Mario Bros.'' and has Cooper punch the one that looks like a [[? Block]]. Cooper is immediately buried beneath a cascade of [[coin]]s, and while he good-naturedly comments on the authenticity, Lunker admits it did not work how he imagined it would.
*{{#time: 2009-03-15}} - Lunker makes a box sculpture of the blocks from ''Super Mario Bros.'' and has Cooper punch the one that looks like a [[? Block]]. Cooper is immediately buried beneath a cascade of [[coin]]s, and while he good-naturedly comments on the authenticity, Lunker admits it didn't work how he imagined it would.
*{{#time: 2012-11-01}} - Lunker wears a [[Wario]] costume. The request from Cooper to Lunker to shake Josh for money is a reference to Wario's shaking move in ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]''.
*{{#time: 2012-11-01}} - Lunker wears a [[Wario]] costume. The request from Cooper to Lunker to shake Josh for money is a reference to Wario's shaking move in ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]''.
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10/27/06 - New storyline has Sally and Ted dressed as the Super Mario Bros. for a Halloween party. Unfortunately, no one has ''any'' idea who they are supposed to be, and the closest guess is "an affront to the Italian Defamation League?" Also, a Donkey Kong-like costume can be seen in the background of one of the strips. The strips can be seen [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/comics/king.htm?name=Sally_Forth&date=20061027 here].
10/27/06 - New storyline has Sally and Ted dressed as the Super Mario Bros. for a Halloween party. Unfortunately, no one has ''any'' idea who they are supposed to be, and the closest guess is "an affront to the Italian Defamation League?" Also, a Donkey Kong-like costume can be seen in the background of one of the strips. The strips can be seen [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/comics/king.htm?name=Sally_Forth&date=20061027 here].


===''{{wp|The Far Side}}''===
=== ''{{wp|The Far Side}}'' ===
One panel includes the caption "Hopeful Parents", which includes a boy playing on an NES, and his parents thinking of him writing articles about Nintendo needing Mario experts in 2005.
One panel includes the caption "Hopeful Parents", which includes a boy playing on an NES, and his parents thinking of him writing articles about Nintendo needing Mario experts in 2005.


===''{{wp|xkcd}}''===
===''{{wp|xkcd}}''===
*''Super Mario'' themes appear in xkcd [https://xkcd.com/151/ 151], [http://xkcd.com/290/ 290], [https://www.xkcd.com/409/ 409], [https://xkcd.com/423/ 423], [https://xkcd.com/1350/ 1350], and [https://xkcd.com/2873 2873].
*Mario themes appear in xkcd [http://xkcd.com/151/ 151], [http://xkcd.com/290/ 290], [http://www.xkcd.com/409/ 409], [http://xkcd.com/423/ 423] and [http://xkcd.com/1350/ 1350].
*[https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/File:umwelt_galaxies_1024.jpg One picture] that can be seen in [https://www.xkcd.com/1037/ 1037] makes a reference to [[Boo]]s.
*[http://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/File:umwelt_galaxies_1024.jpg One picture] that can be seen from [http://www.xkcd.com/1037/ 1037] makes a reference to [[Boo]]s.
*In the interactive comic ([https://www.xkcd.com/1110/ 1110]), if the reader goes right from the starting point, after a mountain there is redrawn version of [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
*In the interactive comic ([http://www.xkcd.com/1110/ 1110]), if the reader goes right from the starting point, after a mountain there is redrawn version of [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]] from ''Super Mario Bros.''.
*''Super Mario Bros.'' is also [https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/1416:_Pixels#Mario referenced in 1416].
*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' is also [http://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/1416:_Pixels#Mario referenced in 1416].


==Manga references==
==Manga references==
===''Air Gear''===
===''Air Gear''===
In chapter 18, during the battle with Buccha, Ikki uses the "Reverse Donkey Kong" moves with a bunch of flower pots, and even a parody of the actual game takes place, apparently named "Air Gear Kong".
In chapter 18, during the battle with Buccha, Ikki uses the "Reverse Donkey Kong" moves with a bunch of flower pots, and even a parody of the actual game takes place, apparently named "Air Gear Kong".
===''Animal Crossing New Horizons: Deserted Island Diary''===
In the chapter "Creating the Ideal Spooky Home!" of Volume 5, Villager Coroyuki changes into an outfit to match the spooky theme of the house that Clay wants to live in, and one part of Coroyuki's outfit is a mustache heavily based on Mario's. Himepoyo, one of Coroyuki's friends, even points this out.


===''Assassination Classroom''===
===''Assassination Classroom''===
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In chapter 116, as Nagisa talks about how talents can be used in a variety of ways, his dialogue is illustrated by  Mario playing baseball, golf and tennis. Mario is realistically proportioned and his eyes are obscured, but he retains his trademark nose and mustache.
In chapter 116, as Nagisa talks about how talents can be used in a variety of ways, his dialogue is illustrated by  Mario playing baseball, golf and tennis. Mario is realistically proportioned and his eyes are obscured, but he retains his trademark nose and mustache.


===''{{wp|Boruto: Naruto Next Generations}}''===
===''[[wikipedia:Boruto: Naruto Next Generations|Boruto: Naruto Next Generations]]''===
In chapter 29, Boruto is seen playing a ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''-like game on a console resembling the [[Nintendo Switch]].
In chapter 29, Boruto is seen playing a ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''-like game on a console resembling the [[Nintendo Switch]].
===''{{wp|Cat + Gamer}}''===
The back of Volume 3 features an image heavily based on ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', with Musubi filling in the role of Mario, Riko coming out of a [[Warp Pipe]], and the cat toys filling in the role of [[Goomba]]s and [[Koopa Troopa]]s respectively.


===''City''===
===''City''===
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In Chapter 16 of the manga, Ryuk asks Light to play ''Mario Golf'' with him.<ref>"Light, since nobody's home right now let's play Mario Golf. We haven't played in a while." (...) "Hey Light, let's play Mario Golf."; Ryuk, Death Note (manga), chapter 16.</ref>
In Chapter 16 of the manga, Ryuk asks Light to play ''Mario Golf'' with him.<ref>"Light, since nobody's home right now let's play Mario Golf. We haven't played in a while." (...) "Hey Light, let's play Mario Golf."; Ryuk, Death Note (manga), chapter 16.</ref>


===''Densetsu no Stafy'' (Yumiko Sudō)===
===''Densetsu no Stafy (Yumiko Sudō)''===
[[Wario]] appears in chapter 8 of volume 2 of the [[starfywiki:Densetsu no Starfy (Yumiko Sudō)|''Densetsu no Stafy'' manga illustrated by Yumiko Sudō]]. This chapter is called [[Wario to Saikyō Tag da Fii!]] (Japanese: ワリオと最強タッグだフィー!), roughly meaning "With Wario, this is the Best Tag Team, Fii!". The chapter has Wario looking for treasure near a town in [[Starfy]]'s world, before losing his treasure map, so Starfy and [[starfywiki:Moe|Moe]] decide to use Wario's treasure map to look for treasure and the map leads them to a cave containing the treasure, however, Moe gets separated from Starfy after Starfy accidentally activates a trap door.
[[Wario]] appears in chapter 8 of volume 2 of the [[starfywiki:Densetsu no Starfy (Yumiko Sudō)|''Densetsu no Stafy'' manga illustrated by Yumiko Sudō]]. This chapter is called [[Wario to Saikyō Tag da Fii!]] (Japanese: ワリオと最強タッグだフィー!), roughly meaning "With Wario, this is the Best Tag Team, Fii!". The chapter has Wario looking for treasure near a town in [[Starfy]]'s world, before losing his treasure map, so Starfy and [[starfywiki:Moe|Moe]] decide to use Wario's treasure map to look for treasure and the map leads them to a cave containing the treasure, however, Moe gets separated from Starfy after Starfy accidentally activates a trap door.


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===''Densetsu no Stafy R''===
===''Densetsu no Stafy R''===
In chapter 5, "[[starfywiki:DSR05|Otaku no Seichi, Biba! Akiba!!]]" (Japanese: オタクの聖地、 ビバ! アキバ !!) of the ''[[starfywiki:Densetsu no Starfy R|Densetsu no Stafy R]]'' manga, roughly "Holy Place of Otaku, Viva! Akiba!!", Starfy and Moe find a bookshop called "Book Spring" in the fictional city [[starfywiki:Akiunabara|Akiunabara]] (based on the real world {{wp|Akihabara}), where drawings of characters like Mario, [[nookipedia:Tom Nook|Tom Nook]] and {{wp|Grandpa Danger}} appear. Mario is referred to as "Sawarayukio", a corruption of the name of the author of ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]'', Yukio Sawada, like how there are corruptions of the names of other things in this manga.
In chapter 5, "[[starfywiki:DSR05|Otaku no Seichi, Biba! Akiba!!]]" (Japanese: オタクの聖地、 ビバ! アキバ !!) of the ''[[starfywiki:Densetsu no Starfy R|Densetsu no Stafy R]]'' manga, roughly "Holy Place of Otaku, Viva! [[wikipedia:Akihabara|Akiba]]!!", Starfy and Moe find a bookshop called "Book Spring" in the fictional city [[starfywiki:Akiunabara|Akiunabara]] (based on the real world [[wikipedia:Akihabara|Akihabara]]), where drawings of characters like Mario, [[nookipedia:Tom Nook|Tom Nook]] and [[wikipedia:Grandpa Danger|Grandpa Danger]] appear. Mario is referred to as "Sawarayukio", a corruption of the name of the author of ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]'', Yukio Sawada, like how there are corruptions of the names of other things in this manga.


===''The Girl in the Arcade''===
===''The Girl in the Arcade''===
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===''Heaven's Lost Property''===
===''Heaven's Lost Property''===
In chapter 67, Mikako Satsukitane and Yoshitsune Hououin can be seen in the background playing what appears to be the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' on the [[Wii]]. Later on in the same chapter, Ikaros and Mikako can be seeing playing it this time, revealing that it is a parody of the game featuring main protagonist Tomoki Sakurai and his grandfather.
In chapter 67, Mikako Satsukitane and Yoshitsune Hououin can be seen in the background playing what appears to be the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' on the [[Wii]]. Later on in the same chapter, Ikaros and Mikako can be seeing playing it this time, revealing that it's a parody of the game featuring main protagonist Tomoki Sakurai and his grandfather.


===''Hunter × Hunter''===
===''Hunter × Hunter''===
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===''Komi-san wa Komyushou Desu''===
===''Komi-san wa Komyushou Desu''===
In chapter 48, the main characters play a parody of ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' Parodies of [[Ness]] and [[Captain Falcon]] are depicted, while the main characters directly play as [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Yoshi]], and [[Zelda]].
In chapter 48, the main characters play a parody of ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''. Parodies of [[Ness]] and [[Captain Falcon]] are depicted, while the main characters directly play as [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Yoshi]], and [[Princess Zelda]].


===''My Hero Academia''===
===''My Hero Academia''===
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===''Plus-Sized Elf''===
===''Plus-Sized Elf''===
The game ''Hyper Potato Kart Remix'', which is heavily based on ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', is a recurring game that appears in a few chapters. One instance of the game appearing is in Chapter 10 of volume 2 Elfuda, Kuroeda and Oga are playing said game, with Elfuda demanding Kuroeda to let go of a [[shell]], followed by Kuroeda saying that the shell hit Elfuda before she could reach the goal. The game would later be mainly focused in the bonus chapter "Elves and Video Games" of volume 5, where Elfuda teaches her aunt Oeda how to play video games. While explaining how video games work, Elfuda is using said game as an example of playing video games and is on the vehicle select, strongly resembling the vehicle select menu of ''Mario Kart 8''. Additionally, Elfuda is playing as a plumber character, further referencing Mario.
The game ''Hyper Potato Kart Remix'', which is heavily based on ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', is a recurring game that appears in a few chapters. One instance of the game appearing is in Chapter 10 of volume 2 Elfuda, Kuroeda and Oga are playing said game, with Elfuda demanding Kuroeda to let go of a [[shell]], followed by Kuroeda saying that the shell hit Elfuda before she could reach the goal. The game would later be mainly focused in the bonus chapter "Elves and Video Games" of volume 5, where Elfuda teaches her aunt Oeda how to play video games. While explaining how video games work, Elfuda is on the vehicle select, strongly resembling the vehicle select menu of ''Mario Kart 8''. Additionally, Elfuda is playing as a plumber character, further referencing Mario.


===''Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nan''===
===''Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nan''===
In chapter 3 of volume 0, when Saiki is commenting on a street magician's life choices, he remarks "If this was ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'', [[Lakitu]] would have turned him around forever ago." Lakitu's eyes (as well as the eyes on [[Lakitu's Cloud|his cloud]]) are notably {{wp|censored out}}.
In chapter 3 of volume 0, when Saiki is commenting on a street magician's life choices, he remarks "If this was ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'', [[Lakitu]] would have turned him around forever ago." Lakitu's eyes (as well as the eyes on [[Lakitu's Cloud|his cloud]]) are notably [[wikipedia:Censor bars|censored out]].


===''Squid Girl''===
===''Squid Girl''===
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===''To Love-Ru Darkness''===
===''To Love-Ru Darkness''===
In chapter 69, Nemesis is playing a game on Rito's Nintendo DS, which greatly resembles the original ''Super Mario Bros.'' Mario, who is shown to be named "IIIGEO", can be seen jumping on a [[Goomba]].
In chapter 69, Nemesis is playing a game on Rito's Nintendo DS, which greatly resembles the original ''Super Mario Bros.''. Mario, who is shown to be named "IIIGEO", can be seen jumping on a [[Goomba]].


===''The World God Only Knows''===
===''The World God Only Knows''===
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===Club Nintendo México===
===Club Nintendo México===
[[File:Dibujo.png|thumb|100px|The magazine without signature.]]
[[File:Dibujo.png|thumb|100px|The magazine without signature.]]
*In the first number, [[Cape Mario]] can be seen landing on [[Mexico City]] in the "{{wp|El Ángel|Ángel de la Independencia}}" area.
*In the first number, [[Cape Mario]] can be seen landing on [[Mexico City]] in the "[[wikipedia:El Ángel|Ángel de la Independencia]]" area.
*Year 1 No. 2 - it features ''[[Super Mario World]]'' as the cover.
*Year 1 No. 2 - it features ''[[Super Mario World]]'' as the cover.
*Year 2 No. 8 - it features ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' as the cover.
*Year 2 No. 8 - it features ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' as the cover.
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===Nintendo Gamer/NGamer===
===Nintendo Gamer/NGamer===
*Nintendo Gamer ''[[Mario Party 8]]'' appears on front cover.
*Nintendo Gamer ''[[Mario Party 8]]'' appears on front cover.
====NGamer (Spanish version)====
====NGamer (Spanish version)====
[[File:Ngamer-spanish-1.jpg|thumb|left|100px|NGamer #1]]
[[File:Ngamer-spanish-1.jpg|thumb|left|100px|NGamer #1]]
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===''Nintendo World''===
===''Nintendo World''===
As the official Nintendo magazine in Brazil for many years, and a long-running Nintendo-dedicated publication even after losing official status, ''Nintendo World'' had many of its covers dedicated to or featuring Mario, including:
As the official Nintendo magazine in Brazil for many years, and a long-running Nintendo-dedicated publication even after losing official status, ''Nintendo World'' had many of its covers dedicated to or featuring Mario, including:
*''Nintendo World'' #7 - ''[[Mario Party]]'' appears on the cover.
*''Nintendo World'' #7 - ''[[Mario Party]]'' appears on the cover.
*''Nintendo World'' #18 - ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' appears on the cover.
*''Nintendo World'' #18 - ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' appears on the cover.
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*''Nintendo World'' #198 - ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' appears on the cover.
*''Nintendo World'' #198 - ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' appears on the cover.
*''Nintendo World'' #200 - The cover is a mosaic of Mario's face made up of the magazine's past covers.
*''Nintendo World'' #200 - The cover is a mosaic of Mario's face made up of the magazine's past covers.
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==Graphic novel references==
==Graphic novel references==
 
===''[[Wikipedia:Scott Pilgrim|Scott Pilgrim]]''===
===''Down to Earth''===
In this graphic novel from the platform Webtoon, the game ''Epic Bash Dudes'' (a parody of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''), is a recurring game that appears in a few chapters. One instance of the game appearing is in Chapter 13, where Kade and Zaida go to MallMart (a parody of Walmart) to buy some groceries as well as buy a Tendo Swap (a parody of the [[Nintendo Switch]]). ''Epic Bash Dudes'' is one of the games that Kade and Zaida see in the electronics aisle, along with the ''Go Cutie'' series (a parody of ''Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!'' and ''Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!'', respectively) as well as games parodying ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'' and ''DOOM''. The game also appears in Chapter 41, where Kade, Zaida and Ethan talk about Kade's problems at work while playing said game, with Ethan playing as [[Mario]], Zaida playing as [[Kirby]] and Kade playing as [[Pikachu]], respectively.
 
In Chapter 189, to celebrate Zaida's return to Kade's house, Ethan and the gang decide to play ''Hero Cart Super 12'', which is heavily based on ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', even having the boxart resembling the one from the aforementioned game. While playing, the gang race on a course loosely resembling {{classic-link|SNES|Donut Plains 3}}.
 
===''Fazbear Frights: Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 5''===
During the third story "Find Player Two", the protagonist and her roommate's bedroom is shown on page 148, in which a poster of a mustachioed man wearing a reddish-pink hat and clothes with the word "SUPER" written above him can be seen.
 
===''Psycho Kid vs. Psycho Dad''===
While Jesse (YouTuber McJuggerNuggets) is enjoying his time at a gaming convention, Jeffrey Sr. invades the convention and fights against Jesse as revenge for killing him and taking the money. While this happens, Jeffrey Sr. punches Jesse into a statue of Mario at one point.
 
===''{{wp|Scott Pilgrim}}''===
The band that Scott plays in for much of the series is named "Sex [[Bob-omb]]". Also, in Chapter 4 of the first book, ''Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life'', when Ramona is trying to explain about the subspace highway running through Scott's head and how she uses it to travel long distances in a short amount of time, he asks "''Is it like in [[Super Mario Bros. 2|Super Mario 2]]?''" After staring at him for a moment, she replies "''Ummmmmm... No. It isn't really like that at all.''" However, the star-emblazoned doors Ramona uses to enter subspace ''were'' inspired by the design of the doors in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. In Chapter 11 of the second book, ''Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'', when Ramona asks Scott if they were "an item", he responds in confusion and a thought bubble showing a [[Super Mushroom]], a [[Star]] and a [[Fire Flower]] from the first ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' appears next to him. In the final book of the series, ''Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour'', Scott pictures himself wearing a [[Tanooki Suit]] when he tries to remember what his relationship with Envy was like.
The band that Scott plays in for much of the series is named "Sex [[Bob-omb]]". Also, in Chapter 4 of the first book, ''Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life'', when Ramona is trying to explain about the subspace highway running through Scott's head and how she uses it to travel long distances in a short amount of time, he asks "''Is it like in [[Super Mario Bros. 2|Super Mario 2]]?''" After staring at him for a moment, she replies "''Ummmmmm... No. It isn't really like that at all.''" However, the star-emblazoned doors Ramona uses to enter subspace ''were'' inspired by the design of the doors in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. In Chapter 11 of the second book, ''Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'', when Ramona asks Scott if they were "an item", he responds in confusion and a thought bubble showing a [[Super Mushroom]], a [[Star]] and a [[Fire Flower]] from the first ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' appears next to him. In the final book of the series, ''Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour'', Scott pictures himself wearing a [[Tanooki Suit]] when he tries to remember what his relationship with Envy was like.


===''{{wp|Smile (comic book)|Smile}}''===
===''[[Wikipedia:Smile (comic book)|Smile]]''===
In chapter 1 of the book, Amara is playing on a [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], and Raina says "You can only watch your sister die at [[Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Brothers]] so many times..." in her thoughts. In chapter 2, Jane's brother has a Mario poster on his bedroom wall. In chapter 3 when Raina is describing her summer, in the Nintendo panel a Super Mushroom and Star can be seen. In chapter 5, Raina can be seen playing Super Mario Bros. In chapter 6, Raina is reading Nintendo Power issue with a picture of Mario on the front.
In chapter 1 of the book, Amara is playing on a [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], and Raina says "You can only watch your sister die at [[Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Brothers]] so many times..." in her thoughts. In chapter 2, Jane's brother has a Mario poster on his bedroom wall. In chapter 3 when Raina is describing her summer, in the Nintendo panel a Super Mushroom and Star can be seen. In chapter 5, Raina can be seen playing Super Mario Bros. In chapter 6, Raina is reading Nintendo Power issue with a picture of Mario on the front.


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The comic begins with news reporter Vic Video (accompanied by two unnamed members of a press crew) interviewing Mario. Vic quickly proves to be rude and inconsiderate, interrupting Mario's responses and continuing to follow him to ask him questions even when [[Donkey Kong]] suddenly appears and Mario begins chasing him down. Donkey Kong has kidnapped a damsel who resembles [[Pauline|Lady]], although Mario claims that he does not know her. After she is rescued, Donkey Kong kidnaps Vic, who attempts to interview him, only to be thrown off the construction site. Mario rescues him just as Donkey Kong captures the damsel again and flees. Mario and Vic chase him, during which Mario reveals some backstory: Donkey Kong was genetically engineered in Japan to help with construction work, but he instead chose to kidnap damsels, which is how he and Mario first met. Mario explains that the reason Donkey Kong kidnaps damsels is that "they remind him of the mother he never knew," and he fights Donkey Kong only because he feels he is the only one able to do so. As he and Vic reach Donkey Kong and the damsel one last time, Mario tells the damsel to scratch Donkey Kong behind the ears, which soon pacifies him. As the three begin to relax, Vic asks Mario how they plan on getting down from the construction site, in response to which Mario simply asks, "Down?" Vic Video then promptly concludes the interview.
The comic begins with news reporter Vic Video (accompanied by two unnamed members of a press crew) interviewing Mario. Vic quickly proves to be rude and inconsiderate, interrupting Mario's responses and continuing to follow him to ask him questions even when [[Donkey Kong]] suddenly appears and Mario begins chasing him down. Donkey Kong has kidnapped a damsel who resembles [[Pauline|Lady]], although Mario claims that he does not know her. After she is rescued, Donkey Kong kidnaps Vic, who attempts to interview him, only to be thrown off the construction site. Mario rescues him just as Donkey Kong captures the damsel again and flees. Mario and Vic chase him, during which Mario reveals some backstory: Donkey Kong was genetically engineered in Japan to help with construction work, but he instead chose to kidnap damsels, which is how he and Mario first met. Mario explains that the reason Donkey Kong kidnaps damsels is that "they remind him of the mother he never knew," and he fights Donkey Kong only because he feels he is the only one able to do so. As he and Vic reach Donkey Kong and the damsel one last time, Mario tells the damsel to scratch Donkey Kong behind the ears, which soon pacifies him. As the three begin to relax, Vic asks Mario how they plan on getting down from the construction site, in response to which Mario simply asks, "Down?" Vic Video then promptly concludes the interview.
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*''Cracked Summer Special'' #3 (1993) features a five-page comic featuring a satirical look behind the scenes of [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|the ''Super Mario Bros.'' movie]], where the real Mario and Luigi are working as creative consultants.
*''Cracked Summer Special'' #3 (1993) features a five-page comic featuring a satirical look behind the scenes of [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|the ''Super Mario Bros.'' movie]], where the real Mario and Luigi are working as creative consultants.
*''Cracked Collectors' Edition'' #109 (January 1997) features a four-page comic in which Mario is interviewed about the "[[Nintendo 64|Ninnytendo 64]]". According to this comic, Mario is Nintendo's mascot because he saved all the employees when their plumbing sprang a leak. The ''Super Mario Bros.'' movie parody comic is also reprinted here.
*''Cracked Collectors' Edition'' #109 (January 1997) features a four-page comic in which Mario is interviewed about the "[[Nintendo 64|Ninnytendo 64]]". According to this comic, Mario is Nintendo's mascot because he saved all the employees when their plumbing sprang a leak. The ''Super Mario Bros.'' movie parody comic is also reprinted here.
*''Cracked Collectors' Edition'' #115 (July 1998) features cover art of {{wp|Lara Croft}} from ''{{wp|Tomb Raider}}'' coming upon skeletons resembling Mario, [[Sonic|Sonic the Hedgehog]], [[Pac-Man]], and Goro.
*''Cracked Collectors' Edition'' #115 (July 1998) features cover art of [[wikipedia:Lara Croft|Lara Croft]] from ''[[wikipedia:Tomb Raider|Tomb Raider]]'' coming upon skeletons resembling Mario, [[Sonic the Hedgehog]], [[Pac-Man]], and Goro.
 
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Wii: ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''..................... 97%
Wii: ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''..................... 97%
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===''Guinness World Records: Gamers Edition''===
===''Guinness World Records: Gamers Edition''===
====''Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2008''====
====''Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2008''====
[[File:GWRGE_Mariokart.jpg|thumb|The ''Mario Kart'' page.]]
[[File:GWRGE_Mariokart.jpg|thumb|The ''Mario Kart'' page.]]
*[[Mario]] has been referenced and mentioned throughout the entire book, as well as having a notable mention in the Platformer Games page. There are also two pages dedicated to the series ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]''. Mario's ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' artwork is shown on the cover.
*[[Mario]] has been referenced and mentioned throughout the entire book, as well as having a big reference in the Platformer Games page. But in the book, he even has his own two pages: ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]''. Mario's ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' artwork is shown on the cover.


====''Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2010''====
====''Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2010''====
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====''Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2016''====
====''Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2016''====
*Artwork of [[Luigi]] on the [[Poltergust 4000]] from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' and [[Lakitu]] riding [[Lakitu's Cloud|his Cloud]] are featured on the first page's logo.
*Artwork of [[Luigi]] on the [[Poltergust 4000]] from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' and [[Lakitu]] riding [[Lakitu's Cloud|his Cloud]] are featured on the first page's logo.
*In the foreword written by {{wp|Smosh|Smosh Games}}, they make a comment about the book having plenty of content for all interests, "[w]hether your thing is for [[Mario|moustachioed]] [[Luigi|plumbers]], ''{{wp|League of Legends}}'' champions or giant ''{{wp|Minecraft}}'' cities."
*In the foreword written by [[wikipedia:Smosh|Smosh Games]], they make a comment about the book having plenty of content for all interests, "[w]hether your thing is for [[Mario|moustachioed]] [[Luigi|plumbers]], ''[[wikipedia:League of Legends|League of Legends]]'' champions or giant ''[[wikipedia:Minecraft|Minecraft]]'' cities."
*Artwork of [[Bowser]] is featured on the pages detailing how to submit a record.
*Artwork of [[Bowser]] is featured on the pages detailing how to submit a record.
*While describing [[Nintendo]]'s plans to enter the mobile market, the cover art for ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' is featured above. Other news also includes the leaked e-mails from Sony Pictures which mentioned wanting to make an animated feature film about ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]''
*While describing [[Nintendo]]'s plans to enter the mobile market, the cover art for ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' is featured above. Other news also includes the leaked e-mails from Sony Pictures which mentioned wanting to make an animated feature film about ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]''.
*The book summarizes the year's various gaming awards ceremony, which includes several ''Super Mario''-related series:
*The book summarizes the year's various gaming awards ceremony, which includes several ''Super Mario''-related series:
**At {{wp|The Game Awards}}, ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' was the "Best Sports/Racing Game" and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' was the "Best Fighting Game".
**At [[wikipedia:The Game Awards|The Game Awards]], ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' was the "Best Sports/Racing Game" and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' was the "Best Fighting Game".
**At the South by Southwest Gaming Awards, ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' was awarded the "Excellence in Multiplayer".
**At the South by Southwest Gaming Awards, ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' was awarded the "Excellence in Multiplayer".
**At the DICE 18th Annual Awards, ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' was the "Fighting Game of the Year", ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' was the "Handheld Game of the Year", and ''Mario Kart 8'' was the "Racing Game of the Year".
**At the DICE 18th Annual Awards, ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' was the "Fighting Game of the Year", ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' was the "Handheld Game of the Year", and ''Mario Kart 8'' was the "Racing Game of the Year".
*A section of the book is dedicated to the "Evolution of Mario", which features the sales of the series' various installments from ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' in 1981 (basing their sales on the Atari 2600 release) to ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' in 2011. It also mentions several pieces of trivia, such as how the [[Boo]]s were based on [[Takashi Tezuka]]'s wife, that Mario has fought "1,925 different types of enemies and 588 bosses", and that Mario was originally named Jumpman before being renamed to honour Nintendo's landlord, [[Mario Segale]], as well as how ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'' is the first platformer in the ''Super Mario'' franchise not to feature Mario (instead featuring Luigi).
*A section of the book is dedicated to the "Evolution of Mario", which features the sales of the series' various installments from ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' in 1981 (basing their sales on the Atari 2600 release) to ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' in 2011. It also mentions several pieces of trivia, such as how the [[Boo]]s were based on [[Takashi Tezuka]]'s wife, that Mario has fought "1,925 different types of enemies and 588 bosses", and that Mario was originally named Jumpman before being renamed to honour Nintendo's landlord, [[Mario Segale]].
*On a feature page for {{wp|Metacritic}}, in which it lists the games with the highest score for each console, ''Super Mario Galaxy'' is listed as the [[Wii]]'s highest-rated game with an average score of 97 and ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' is listed as the [[Wii U]]'s highest-rated game with an average score of 93.
**''[[New Super Luigi U]]'' is the first platformer in the ''Super Mario'' franchise not to feature Mario (instead featuring Luigi).
*On a feature page listing "Classic Rivalries", Mario and [[Sonic|Sonic the Hedgehog]] are compared: ''Super Mario'' boasts the highest-rated game (''Super Mario Galaxy'' with 97.64% against ''[[sonicretro::Sonic Adventure|Sonic Adventure]]'' with 86.51%) and the most overall sales (533.31 million against 110.04 million).
*On a feature page for [[wikipedia:Metacritic|Metacritic]], in which it lists the games with the highest score for each console, ''Super Mario Galaxy'' is listed as the [[Wii]]'s highest-rated game with an average score of 97 and ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' is listed as the [[Wii U]]'s highest-rated game with an average score of 93.
**The Ground Theme from ''Super Mario Bros.'' spent 125 weeks in the {{wp|billboard charts|Billboard ringtone chart}} and has been performed by various orchestras during concerts.
*On a feature page listing "Classic Rivalries", Mario and [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] are compared: ''Super Mario'' boasts the highest-rated game (''Super Mario Galaxy'' with 97.64% against ''[[wikipedia:Sonic Adventure|Sonic Adventure]]'' with 86.51%) and the most overall sales (533.31 million against 110.04 million).
**The Ground Theme from ''Super Mario Bros.'' spent 125 weeks in the [[wikipedia:Billboard charts|Billboard ringtone chart]] and has been performed by various orchestras during concerts.
**One of IGN's articles is quoted when it mentions the [[Cat Suit]], as IGN described it as the "most powerful skill-based Mario power-up in history".
**One of IGN's articles is quoted when it mentions the [[Cat Suit]], as IGN described it as the "most powerful skill-based Mario power-up in history".
*''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', referred to as simply ''Mario Maker'', is mentioned in a section detailing future video game releases.
*''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', referred to as simply ''Mario Maker'', is mentioned in a section detailing future video game releases.
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==Software references==
==Software references==
===''{{wp|Encarta}}''===
===''[[wikipedia:Encarta|Encarta]]''===
The photo for the Video Games article depicts a family playing ''[[Mario Paint]]''.
The photo for the Video Games article depicts a family playing ''[[Mario Paint]]''.


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In this Australian book published and released in 2006, ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' and ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]'' are listed as two of the top ten most popular video games in Australia.
In this Australian book published and released in 2006, ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' and ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]'' are listed as two of the top ten most popular video games in Australia.


===''{{wp|Brain Quest}}''===
===''[[Wikipedia:Brain Quest|Brain Quest]]''===
In the fourth grade edition in "page" 65, one of the questions is "Which game is the oldest: ''[[Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Brothers]]'', Monopoly or [[Game Boy]]?".
In the fourth grade edition in "page" 65, one of the questions is "Which game is the oldest: ''[[Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Brothers]]'', Monopoly or [[Game Boy]]?".


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The paper also explores the effect of short-range gravity on the Mario Brothers, along with their jumping abilities and overall appearance.
The paper also explores the effect of short-range gravity on the Mario Brothers, along with their jumping abilities and overall appearance.
<blockquote>"''Clearly, the degeneracy pressure far outstrips the gravitational pressure by eleven orders of magnitude," the paper concludes. "The outcome of this discrepancy is that if constructed, the planet would survive for only a very brief moment before violently destroying itself and any short plumbers who happen to be running about on its surface.''"</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>
''"Clearly, the degeneracy pressure far outstrips the gravitational pressure by eleven orders of magnitude," the paper concludes. "The outcome of this discrepancy is that if constructed, the planet would survive for only a very brief moment before violently destroying itself and any short plumbers who happen to be running about on its surface."''
</blockquote>


===''Mirai Japanese Course Book'' Stage 2===
===''Mirai Japanese Course Book'' Stage 2===
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===''Maths Quest 7 for Victoria'' Second Edition===
===''Maths Quest 7 for Victoria'' Second Edition===
In this Australian mathematics textbook, the first part of a question on page 68 reads: "Mario, Luigi, Zoe and Daniella are playing on a playstation<!--(Capitalised this way in the book)-->." The fact that both names were mentioned in one question and that it is about video games (despite {{wp|Sony}}'s {{wp|PlayStation}} having no relation with Nintendo), it is very likely that the question was intended as a reference.
In this Australian mathematics textbook, the first part of a question on page 68 reads: "Mario, Luigi, Zoe and Daniella are playing on a playstation<!--(Capitalised this way in the book)-->." The fact that both names were mentioned in one question and that it is about video games (despite [[wikipedia:Sony|Sony]]'s [[wikipedia:PlayStation|PlayStation]] having no relation with Nintendo), it is very likely that the question was intended as a reference.


===''Nintendo Fun Club News''===
===''Nintendo Fun Club News''===
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===''Transformers''===
===''Transformers''===
*[[Geno]] and [[Samus|Samus Aran]] appear in [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/e/e9/Samus_Aran.jpg an illustration] for the ''[http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers:_TransTech TransTech]'' prose story "[https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Gone_Too_Far Gone Too Far]."
*[[Geno]] and [[Samus Aran]] appear in [http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/e/e9/Samus_Aran.jpg an illustration] for the ''[http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers:_TransTech TransTech]'' prose story "[http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Gone_Too_Far Gone Too Far]."


==References==
==References==

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