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{{Manga-infobox

|title=''Super Mario-Kun''

|publisher=Shogakukan (Japan)<br>Soleil Productions (Soleil Manga collection) (France)<br>Planeta Cómic (Spain)

|volumes=53

'''''Super Mario-Kun''''' (referred to as '''''SUPER MARIO KUN''''' in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'') is a Japanese-published ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' manga series written by [[Yukio Sawada]] and published by Shogakukan. The manga is printed monthly in ''[[wikipedia:CoroCoro Comic|CoroCoro Comic]]''. They contain many of the characters and scenarios retellings of various ''Mario'' games, including ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and ''[[Paper Mario]]''. Some events in the books do not happen in games.  

The series is aimed at children, and it features different twists on the stories. It contains some crude humor, puns, breaking the [[fourth wall]], and slapstick violence. There are also a few puzzles (such as mazes and objects hidden in scenes) to be solved throughout the installments.

Starting in August 2014, the ''Super Mario-Kun'' series has been released for the "Bookstore Anywhere" application on Nintendo 3DS in Japan. The series has been released in bundles of ten volumes up to volume 40, and are available for 4,400 yen each. The first set containing volumes one through ten was released on August 27, 2014 the second set on September 24, the third on October 29, and the fourth on November 26.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/eshop/dokopon/8.html Bookstore Anywhere selection] on the Nintendo website. Retrieved October 4, 2015.</ref>

In December 2014, Soleil Productions began to publish a French localization of the series in its Soleil Manga collection, titled '''''Super Mario: Manga Adventures'''''<ref>"[http://www.manga-news.com/index.php/actus/2014/09/08/Super-Mario-Le-manga-chez-Soleil Super Mario - Le manga chez Soleil!]". manga-news.com,‎ September 8, 2014 (retrieved August 22, 2015)</ref>. A Spanish translation by Planeta Cómic under the name '''''Super Mario Aventuras''''' has started to be released since late November 2016<ref>Daniel G. Astarloa (October 4, 2016), "[http://www.deculture.es/2016/10/super-mario-aventuras-diciembre/ ‘Super Mario Aventuras’ se publicará en España a partir de diciembre]". deculture.es. Retrieved December 2, 2016</ref>.

To celebrate the manga series' 25th anniversary, Mario's ''Super Mario-Kun'' design was added as a [[Costume Mario#104|Costume Mario]] in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' (referred to as '''SUPER MARIO KUN'''). The costume is unlocked by clearing the "[[SUPER MARIO KUN 25th Anniversary]]" [[List of official Super Mario Maker courses|Event course]].

 

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|1

|First part of the '''''[[Super Mario World]]''''' arc: While on a trip to [[Dinosaur Land]] with Mario and Luigi, [[Princess Peach]] gets kidnapped by [[Bowser]] and the Mario brothers run to her rescue, meeting [[Yoshi]] on the way and learning that the [[Koopa Troop]] has captured Yoshi's friends as well. The three travel through [[Yoshi's Island (place)|Yoshi's Island]] and the [[Donut Plains]], encountering many foes including the four Teenage Mutant Ninja Koopas and defeating [[Iggy Koopa|Iggy]] and [[Morton Koopa Jr.|Morton]]. The volume concludes with a special chapter in which Mario, Luigi and Yoshi travel through the potential next title in the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]].

|{{released|Japan|July 27, 1991|France|December 3, 2014|Spain|November 29, 2016<ref>[http://www.planetadelibros.com/libro-super-mario-n-01/212111 Super Mario nº 01]. Planeta de Libros. Retrieved December 2, 2016.</ref>}}

|2

|Second part of the '''''[[Super Mario World]]''''' arc: Mario, Luigi and Yoshi travel through the [[Vanilla Dome]], [[Twin Bridges]], [[Forest of Illusion]] and [[Star Road (Super Mario World)|Star Road]], defeating the Bowser robot Robobowser, [[Ludwig von Koopa|Ludwig]] and [[Roy Koopa|Roy]] as well as [[Donkey Kong]] who was working for the latter. The volume concludes with a recap of Mario's previous adventures and jobs: ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', ''[[Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Golf]]'', ''[[Wikipedia:Tennis (1984 video game)|Tennis]]'', ''[[Wrecking Crew]]'', ''[[Wikipedia:Punch-Out!! (NES)|Punch-Out!!]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', ''[[Wikipedia:Tetris|Tetris]]'' and ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]''.

|{{released|Japan|November 28, 1991|France|February 4, 2015|Spain|February 21, 2017<ref>[https://www.amazon.es/Super-Mario-n%C2%BA-Kohei-Horikoshi/dp/8416693625/ref=pd_sim_14_2/255-5997889-8153407?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=H69TSVXHV86CAJQVB1QY Super Mario nº 02]. Amazon ES. Retrieved December 15, 2016.</ref>}}

|3

|Third part of the '''''[[Super Mario World]]''''' arc: Mario, Luigi and Yoshi travel through the Forest of Illusion and [[Chocolate Island]], defeating [[Wendy O. Koopa|Wendy]] before going through a fake [[Bowser's Castle]] filled with ''[[Super Mario Land]]'' enemies and facing Bowser.

|{{released|Japan|January 28, 1992|France|March 25, 2015|Spain|March 21, 2017<ref>[https://www.amazon.es/Super-Mario-n%C2%BA-Yukio-Sawada/dp/8416693633/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1483834167&sr=1-2 Super Mario nº 03]. Amazon ES. Retrieved January 7, 2017.</ref>}}

|4

|Fourth part of the '''''[[Super Mario World]]''''' arc: Mario, Luigi and Yoshi finally reach the [[Valley of Bowser]] and must face more traps from Bowser's troops as the winter holidays come near. On the way to rescuing Princess Peach, the heroes find themselves warped into [[zeldawiki:Hyrule|Hyrule]], have to face a giant aggressive Mario created through ''[[Mario Paint]]'', must rescue the final Yoshi egg and defeat [[Larry Koopa|Larry]] after Mario dies in battle and goes to {{wp|Hell}} before returning, and finally have a climactic battle against Bowser at [[Bowser's Castle]] during his and Peach's marriage.

|{{released|Japan|November 28, 1992|France|May 20, 2015|Spain|April 11, 2017<ref>[https://www.amazon.es/Super-Mario-n%C2%BA-Yukio-Sawada/dp/8416767653/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1485737454&sr=1-4 Super Mario nº 04]. Amazon ES. Retrieved January 7, 2017.</ref>}}

|5

|Fifth part of the '''''[[Super Mario World]]''''' arc: Bowser has kidnapped Princess Peach again and Mario, Luigi and Yoshi reach his castle once again but fail several times to infiltrate it. Chapters reference other ''Mario'' titles such as ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'', and the heroes battle [[Lemmy Koopa|Lemmy]] in a variation of [[Gnat Attack]]. It is revealed that in the far future, Bowser becomes the servant of Princess Peach due to being defeated by Mario, and the volume concludes with the three heroes liberating [[Star Road (Super Mario World)|Star Road]]'s [[Power-Up]]s from a mysterious villain who is revealed to be Bowser 3, Bowser's incarnation from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', culminating in a final battle.

|{{released|Japan|December 16, 1992|France|July 1, 2015|Spain|May 23, 2017<ref>[https://www.amazon.es/Super-Mario-n%C2%BA-Yukio-Sawada/dp/8416767661/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1489428253&sr=1-4 Super Mario nº 05]. Amazon ES. Retrieved March 13, 2017.</ref>}}

|6

|Sixth part of the '''''[[Super Mario World]]''''' arc: Mario, Luigi and Yoshi go back to their rescue of Princess Peach and face more foes, while chapters make references to ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]''. Bowser has built another castle after the destruction of the first one. Mario is challenged twice by [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] to a [[kart]] race, the heroes fight with [[Birdo]] and more bosses from ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', and save Princess Peach but lose her again after a trip through the [[Special Zone]]. Mario and Bowser have a ''Super Mario Kart'' Battle Mode duel before they must team up to save Princess Peach from an accidental curse. The volume ends with Mario going to [[Mario Land (Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins)|Mario Land]] after learning [[Wario]] has taken over.

|{{released|Japan|March 27, 1993|France|September 23, 2015|Spain|June 20, 2017<ref>[https://www.planetadelibros.com/libro-super-mario-n-06/246707 Super Mario nº 06]. Planeta de Libros. Retrieved May 30, 2017.</ref>}}

|7

|First part of the '''''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''''' arc: Mario and a sentient [[Carrot]] try to liberate Mario Land by collecting the six [[Golden Coin]]s. Mario and Carrot go through the [[Tree Zone]] and defeat the [[Bird (Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins)|Bird]] guarding one of the Golden Coins. As Yoshi sends Mario gifts for liberating Dinosaur Land, they are soon joined by Cooshi, a sentient [[Yoshi Cookie]]. They then travel through the [[Turtle Zone]], where they are helped by friendly [[Goomba]]s and defeat the [[Octopus (Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins)|Octopus]]. Following this, they go through the [[Macro Zone]] where they defeat the [[Sewer Rat]] with the help of [[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins#Worlds & enemies|Keibu]]. There are also two one-off stories: in one, Peach and the Koopa Troop under her orders hatch a plan to make Mario lose weight, and in another Mario and Yoshi try to save a people from a curse by adventuring through RPG Village.

|{{released|Japan|June 28, 1993|France|November 25, 2015|Spain|July 4, 2017<ref>[https://www.amazon.es/Super-Mario-n%C2%BA-Yukio-Sawada/dp/8491463097/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1496160000&sr=1-7 Super Mario nº 07]. Amazon ES. Retrieved May 30, 2017.</ref>}}

|8

|'''''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''''' arc: [[Wart]] takes over [[Subcon]] and challenges Mario, Luigi, Yoshi and Birdo to rescue the land. The four heroes travel through the six [[World|worlds]] of Subcon, defeating [[Mouser]], [[Tryclyde]], [[Fryguy]] and [[Clawgrip]] along the way. Birdo dies trying to protect Yoshi, but is quickly replaced with [[Toad]]. The final battle against Wart proves itself to be extremely difficult however, as Wart is not sensitive to [[vegetable]]s anymore and has the ability to transform. Eventually, Wart is defeated through the combined efforts of Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Bowser, the Birdo clan, [[Baby Yoshi]]s, and Yoshi's dangerous hunger, but Bowser kidnaps Princess Peach again while leaving.

Second part of the '''''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''''' arc: Mario, Carrot and Cooshi go through the [[Pumpkin Zone]] and defeat the [[Witch (Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins)|Witch]]. There are also two one-off stories: in one, based off ''[[Mario & Wario]]'', Wario uses [[bucket]]s to make Mario, Yoshi and Peach lose themselves in a forest. In the other, Bowser's troops ambush Mario and Yoshi, who have to rely on moves from ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'' and ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'' to win.

|{{released|Japan|September 28, 1993|France|January 27, 2016|Spain|September 19, 2017<ref>[https://www.amazon.es/Super-Mario-N%C3%BAmero-Yukio-Sawada/dp/8491463100/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1504285025&sr=1-3 Super Mario nº 08]. Amazon ES. Retrieved September 1, 2017.</ref>}}

|9

|'''''After the Lost Crystal Mushroom''''' arc: Original story based off ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', with references to other media such as ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]'' and the ''[[Super Mario Bros. (movie)|Super Mario Bros. movie]]''. After defeating Wario, Mario and Luigi have settled on Yoshi's Island, but they receive news from Princess Peach that the world has gone into chaos and the three Crystal Mushrooms must be recovered to save it. Mario, Luigi and Yoshi adventure though Dinosaur Land, fighting stronger versions of past enemies and finally finding the first Crystal Mushroom in the ruins of Bowser's old castle thanks to the help of Birdo, who has returned as a fairy. After accidentally drifting off to another land, the heroes encounter Bowser who possesses the second Crystal Mushroom and steals the protagonists' as well. The next step in the journey is [[Jewelry Land]], which has been turned into a mechanical land by Bowser. Using the [[Super Scope]], Mario and Yoshi, the only characters to be unaffected by the mechanical virus, face [[Ludwig von Koopa#Yoshi's Safari|Ludwig]], [[Iggy Koopa#Yoshi's Safari|King Blooper]] and finally [[Bowser#Yoshi's Safari|Mecha Bowser]] himself. They recover the three Crystal Mushrooms and undo the curse on the world, revealing the Super Scope to be a transformed [[Prince Pine]]. However, they haven't rescued Princess Peach yet, and Bowser ambushes the heroes while they are taking another break, forcing them to go through the first stage of ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' in an angered state before a final battle with [[Koopa Troopa Sub|Mecha Koopa]].

First part of the '''''[[Mario & Wario]]''''' arc: While Peach is still under Bowser's guard, Wario throws a [[bucket]] on her head, revealing to Bowser that Luigi possesses the key to take it off. Bowser rushes to Mario's home at Yoshi's Island, only to learn that Mario himself has had a bucket thrown on him by Wario and that Luigi has been out for a walk. The fairy [[Wanda]] appears to help the heroes in their quest to find Luigi, but due to an unfortunate incident she ends up being merged with Bowser. Mario, Yoshi, Bowser and Wanda go through the [[Yōsei no Mori|Forest of Fairies]] and manage to take the bucket off Mario's head after it turned into an enemy. They then go through the [[Yosu Ko|Yoshi Lake]], where they battle a monster made of [[Yoshi Egg|eggshells]] dropped by Wario.

Third part of the '''''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''''' arc: Mario, Carrot and Cooshi reach the [[Space Zone]], landing on the [[Moon]] and facing [[Tatanga]] with the help of the [[Hippo]], after the alien monster stole the five Golden Coins the heroes had collected so far. However, they are defeated in battle and fall back to Mario Land, but Bowser, disguised as [[Santa Claus]], defeats Tatanga and gives Mario all six Golden Coins as a Christmas gift. The volume concludes with a one-off story in which Wario and a Goomba go treasure hunting underwater.

|{{released|Japan|December 16, 1993|France|March 23, 2016|Spain|October 3, 2017<ref>[https://www.planetadelibros.com/libro-super-mario-n-09/246711 Super Mario nº 09]. Planeta de Libros.</ref>}}

|10

|Partially based on the idea of the game ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''. On the front cover various enemies, including [[Wart]], and many of Mario's friends and foes are featured, and the puzzle section is in a mash-up style. The volume contains the conclusion to the ''Super Mario Land 2'' story, the continuation of the ''Mario & Wario'' and ''Yoshi's Safari'' arcs, as well as elements of ''Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land'' and ''Tetris'', and Wario donning a Power Suit in homage to ''Metroid''{{'}}s Samus Aran.

|{{released|Japan|May 28, 1994|France|May 25, 2016|Spain|November 14, 2017<ref>[https://www.planetadelibros.com/libro-super-mario-n-10/246713 Super Mario nº 10]. Planeta de Libros.</ref>}}

|11

|Based on the game ''[[Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land]]'' and on the game ''[[Wario's Woods]]''. In the Wario Land adaptation, Mario and Yoshi go 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 go to help her. Another chapter in this volume focuses on the Game Boy game ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]''. On the front cover, there are forms that Wario can gain from the Jar Powerups.

|{{released|Japan|October 28, 1994|France|November 23, 2016|Spain|February 20, 2018 <ref>[https://www.amazon.es/Super-Mario-n%C2%BA-Manga-Kodomo/dp/8491467270/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1519628196&sr=1-2&keywords=Super+Mario Super Mario nº 11]. Amazon ES.</ref>}}

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|12

|Another volume that is based on the game ''Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land''. Also within is 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]], both the Arcade and Country iterations, make appearances in these stories. A bonus chapter is also featured near the end, with a short story based on ''Donkey Kong Country''.

|{{released|Japan|March 28, 1995|France|March 22, 2017|Spain|March 20, 2018 <ref>[[https://www.amazon.es/Super-Mario-n%C2%BA-Manga-Kodomo/dp/8491467505/ref=sr_1_14?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1520833460&sr=1-14&keywords=Super+Mario  Super Mario nº 12]]. Amazon ES. </ref>}}

|13

|This volume wraps up the ''Wario's Woods'' storyline, and also finishes the ''Wario Land'' one. The huge Mario face on the cover indicates that the volume contains references to ''[[Mario's Picross]]'', although this is only in a short section at the end. There is a sort of "look back" at previous volumes, with some elements from past adventures, as well as introducing some from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and the Virtual Boy. Additionally, a "special story" about a Survival Race competition with competitors Mario, Yoshi, Bowser, Luigi, Wario, and Donkey Kong appeared in the volume.

|{{released|Japan|August 28, 1995|France|May 24, 2017<ref>[http://www.soleilprod.com/serie/super-mario-manga-adventures-13.html Super Mario Manga Adventures 13]. Soleil Productions. Retrieved May 30, 2017.</ref>|Spain|July 3, 2018 <ref>[[https://www.amazon.es/dp/8491467246/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1524033260&sr=1-1&keywords=Super+Mario+n%C2%BA+13 Super Mario nº 13]]. Amazon ES. </ref>}}

|14

|The next volume is based on the game ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and later, ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. The volume 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 volume also are some 4-komas based on ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' with both Diddy and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]].

|{{released|Japan|January 27, 1996|France|August 23, 2017<ref>[https://www.amazon.fr/Super-Mario-Manga-Adventures-T14/dp/2302064232/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1496160384&sr=8-3&keywords=Super+Mario+Manga+Adventures Super Mario Manga Adventures T14]. Amazon FR. Retrieved May 30, 2017.</ref>}}

|15

|This volume concludes the ''Yoshi's Island'' and ''Donkey Kong Country'' story arcs, although the latter also incorporates the events and characters of ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. Dixie also makes an appearance in the main story this time. A new arc based on ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' begins, starting with Mario and Luigi receiving the new Nintendo 64. Mario then ventures through the first few worlds, and meets a [[Bob-omb Buddy]] who accompanies him throughout this story arc. The volume finishes with a short collection of 4koma based on ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''. The front cover shows Mario flying with the [[Wing Cap]] as Baby Mario floats with the [[Cape]] and Yoshi takes on his [[Helicopter]] form.

|{{released|Japan|October 28, 1996|France|November 22, 2017<ref>[https://www.amazon.fr/Super-Mario-Manga-Adventures-T15/dp/2302065581/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510267039&sr=1-1&keywords=Super+Mario+Manga+Adventures Super Mario Manga Adventures T15]. Amazon FR. Retrieved November 9, 2017.</ref>}}

|16

|This volume is largely based on ''Super Mario 64'', with the main storyline continuing in all chapters of this book (although it crosses over with ''Mario Kart 64'' in one chapter). There are also two 4koma sets for ''Super Mario 64''. Throughout the volume, Mario is accompanied by Yoshi and the same Bob-omb Buddy he met earlier.

|{{released|Japan|April 1, 1997|France|February 21, 2018<ref>[https://www.amazon.fr/Super-Mario-Manga-Adventures-T16/dp/2302065557/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1519626533&sr=1-1&keywords=super+mario+manga Super Mario Manga Adventures T16]. Amazon FR. </ref>}}

|17

|This volume is split, with about half continuing the ''Super Mario 64'' arc while the other half follows ''Mario Kart 64'' in a separate story, with Mario and friends having misadventures in the various tracks of the game.

| {{released|Japan|October 28, 1997|France|May 23, 2018<ref>[https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/2302069749/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1X6FK5RDHNB96&psc=1 Super Mario Manga Adventures T17]. Amazon FR. </ref>}}

|18

|This volume further continues the ''Super Mario 64'' arc, with Bowser resetting the game with a N64 controller during the final battle, forcing Mario to start again. This time however, Bowser has managed to infest Peach's Castle with his minions. It also features the second part of the ''Mario Kart 64'' story, including a section based on the Battle Mode. Another chapter continues the "overview"-style chapter from Volume 13, with elements from past volumes of the manga coming into play again briefly.

|April 28, 1998

|[[Super Mario-Kun Volume 19|19]]

|This volume completes the ''Super Mario 64'' arc before moving into a story based on the events of ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. It features [[Team Chibi Yoshi|six baby Yoshis]] as the main characters, as well as Mario and [[Poochy]]. Each [[Baby Yoshi]] has a unique personality and appearance, and they accompany Mario on a quest to retrieve the [[Super Happy Tree]] from [[Baby Bowser]] and save [[Yoshi's Island]].

|September 28, 1998

|[[Super Mario-Kun Volume 20|20]]

|Another volume with ''Yoshi's Story'' on the cover. Not much else is known about its contents.

|March 27, 1999

|21

|This volume is based on ''[[Mario Party]]'', with the cover being similar to the box art for that game. Not much else is known about its contents.

|September 28, 1999

|22

|Another volume based on ''Mario Party'', this cover has some of the characters posing. Not much else is known about its contents.

|January 28, 2000

|23

|Based on ''Mario Party'', with the Star on the cover. The book also includes a story for ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'', and ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''. Mario, Luigi, and Wario have a series of adventures to find and defeat Bowser. Several ''Mario Party'' aspects are included, such as [[Hot Rope Jump]] and [[Bombs Away (minigame)|Bombs Away]]. Along the way, they meet a friendly [[Ztar]] who escaped from Bowser's castle.

|June 28, 2000

|24

|This volume is based on ''[[Mario Party 2]]'', with Luigi as a cowboy and Yoshi and Bowser as pirates on its cover. Not much else is known about its contents.

|January 27, 2001

|25

|This volume is based on ''[[Paper Mario]]'' as the cover shows some of the partners like "[[Lady Bow]]", "[[Goombario]]", and "[[Kooper]]" as well as "[[Eldstar]]", "[[Twink]]" and Bowser holding the "[[Star Rod (Paper Mario)|Star Rod]]". New partners are introduced throughout this arc, but many stay for only a short time, while Goombario and Kooper follow Mario more consistently. Apart from the main focus on ''Paper Mario'', it has special chapters at the end dealing briefly with ''[[Wario Land 3]]'' and ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]''.

|July 28, 2001

|26

|This volume continues the ''Paper Mario'' arc, showing all the [[Star Spirits]] on the cover, along with [[Goombario]] and [[Kooper]]. During this arc, there is a short detour into ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'' with Mario's main companions through the arc, Goombario and Kooper. During a battle against antagonistic clouds in Lakilester's chapter, Luigi and the [[Poltergust 3000]] make an appearance along with the reminder, "''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' now on sale!" Wario also helps, with a sign declaring "''[[Wario Land Advance]]'' now on sale!". ''Luigi's Mansion'' and ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' are also covered in single special chapters at the end of the volume.

|February 28, 2002

|27

|The ''Paper Mario'' arc is concluded in this volume. A new story, based on ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', then commences towards the end of the volume. The cover features, among others, [[Sushie]], [[Watt]], and [[Lakilester]].

|August 28, 2002

|28

|In this volume, the ''Mario Party 3'' story begun in the last is concluded. The main story, based on ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', then begins. There is also a large section about ''Wario Land 4'', with the manga for this arc renamed as ''Super Wario-kun''. This volume marks the first volume where Luigi's mustache is changed to be more familiar to the design in the games.

|January 25, 2003

|29

|The second volume based on ''Super Mario Sunshine''. It also has a longer version of "Luigi's Mansion", other name, Super Luigi Kun. Not much else is known about its contents.

|May 28, 2003

|30

|The third volume based on ''Super Mario Sunshine'', the majority of this volume is taken up with continuing this story. Also includes a chapter based on ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.

|December 24, 2003

|31

|The fourth volume based on ''Super Mario Sunshine''. The cover includes many [[Shine Sprite]]s. Not much else is known about its contents.

|June 19, 2004

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|This volume is based on ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. Assorted items from the game litter the cover, along with [[Goombella]] and [[Koops]]. This volume ends the Arc of "Super Mario Sunshine". This volume contains the first chapter, and a bit of the second chapter of the game, and includes such characters as Flurrie, Koopley, and Hooktail. Not much else is known about its contents.

|January 28, 2005

|33

|This is another volume based on ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'', this shows the blimp used to get to [[Glitzville]], along with the Emerald [[Crystal Star]]. It continues from the last arc. After Flurrie has assisted Mario in defeating [[Lord Crump]] in his [[Magnus Von Grapple]], she gives him a Hammer that she controls and talks through while Mario, Goombella, and Koops continue in their adventures. The next segment deals with Glitzville, where Mario rescues [[Mini-Yoshi]] from [[Mr. Hoggle]] and they meet and defeat [[Rawk Hawk]] and [[Grubba]]. Finally, Mario, Kooper, and Goombella enter [[Creepy Steeple]] and [[Twilight Town]] and where they meet [[Doopliss]] and the pig residents. A disjointed chapter dealing with Toad, Yoshi, and Bowser follows. Finally, a segment on ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' appears near the end of the volume.

|September 28, 2005

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|This is a third volume based on ''Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door'', with the cover showing lots of [[Crystal Stars]]. Not much else is known about its contents.

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|This volume ends the ''Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door'' story arc, where the protagonists meet and battle [[Sir Grodus]] and the [[Shadow Queen]] and begins  the ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' story arc. It also contains a ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''-themed story arc.

|36

|Another volume about the ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'' story arc. Begins approximately where [[Yoob]] appears. Ends approximately where Mario Bros. is at [[Star Shrine]]. The final chapters include segments on the minigame modes and Mario vs. Luigi of ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' and a single chapter on ''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]''.

|37

|The ending of ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'', where the four protagonist go into the Shroob Castle to battle the [[Princess Shroob]] and [[Elder Princess Shroob]]. The volume also features the two Toadsworths and [[Baby Peach]] getting attacked by a [[Shroobsworth]] and its [[Intern Shroob]]. At the end of the ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'' story arc, it begins the ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' story arc. This volume includes an extra story based on ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and a 4koma poking fun at the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' power-ups.

|38

|This volume ends the arc begun last time about ''Super Paper Mario''. It also launches the story arc proper based on ''Super Mario Galaxy''. Not much else is known about its contents.

|[[File:SuperMarioKun38.gif|center|75px]]

|39

|Another volume based on ''Super Mario Galaxy'', some of the powerups from the game are displayed on the cover. Luigi will be centered in this volume, as he will get lost several times in various galaxies, and Mario will go save him.

|[[File:Smk_39.gif|center|75px]]

|40

|This volume is a tribute on the ''Mario'' series, hence featuring some characters in the cover art. It continues the story based off ''Super Mario Galaxy'' and the story based on ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' begins in this volume. At the making of this volume, the author meets with [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] and gets a drawing from him. At the end of the volume, there is a story arc based off the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', even basing designs off of it.

|41

|Ending Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and starts a volume based on ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. Not much else is known about its contents.

|[[File:SMK 41.gif|center|75px]]

|42

|Continuing from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. The [[Koopalings]] are shown on this cover. Not much else is known about its contents.

|43

|A third volume based on ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. Not much else is known about its contents.

|44

| The ending of the ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' arc and starting the arc based on ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. Not much else is known about its contents.

|45

|Continues the ''Super Mario 3D Land'' arc. It also has bonus stories for ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', as well as ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''.

|46

|The end of ''Super Mario 3D Land'', and beginning of ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. Not much else is known about its contents.

|47

|The continuation of the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' arc. In Chapter 2, Luigi is sucked into an unknown portal to the ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' adventure, ending the chapter with Luigi returning to Mario. Not much else is known about its contents.

|48

|The end of the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' arc and the start of the ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' arc. After the end of the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' arc, there is a short chapter with Luigi and Yoshi dealing with frigid weather caused by a [[Cooligan]] and a [[Fliprus]]. Not much else is known about its contents.

|49

|The continuation of the ''Super Mario 3D World'' arc. Not much else is known about its contents.

|50

|Continuation of the ''Super Mario 3D World'' arc. Also contains stories for [[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]] and a re-print of the first part of the [[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]] arc.

|51

|The continuation of the ''Super Mario 3D World'' arc. Not much else is known about its contents.

|52

|The continuation of the ''Super Mario 3D World'' arc. Not much else is known about its contents.

|53

|The ending of the ''Super Mario 3D World'' arc and the start of the ''Super Mario Odyssey'' arc. Also contains a ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'' arc.

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While some stories are large arcs such as ''Super Mario World'' and ''Super Mario 64'', there are also stories that are much smaller, sometimes less than a volume big. (#~#) or (#) indicates the volumes containing that story. (?) indicates that the name may be a mistranslation. Some stories run consecutively through several volumes, with half of the volume being one story and half of it being another story, or other similar splits in the volume.

*''Super Mario World'' (1~6)

*''Super Mario USA'' (''Super Mario Bros. 2'') (6/8)

*''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins'' (6~10)

*''Yoshi's Safari'' (8~10)

*''Mario and Wario'' (9~10)

*Super Maze Collection (special story, includes mazes to solve)

*''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3'' (10~13)

*''Wario's Woods'' (11~13)

*Gekitou! Race Survival Guide(?) (special story) (13)

*''Yoshi's Island'' (14~15)

*''Donkey Kong Country'' (14~15)

*''Super Mario 64'' (15~19)

*''Mario Kart 64'' (17~18)

*''Yoshi's Story'' (19~20)

*''Mario Party'' (contains the stories of the first three games) (21~24, 27~28)

*''Mario Story'' (''Paper Mario'') (25~27)

*''Luigi's Mansion'' (26)

*''Super Mario Sunshine'' (28-32)

*''Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door'' (32~35)

*''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' (special edition) (33)

*''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'' (35~37)

*''New Super Mario Bros.'' (special edition) (36)

*''Super Paper Mario'' (37~38)

*''Super Mario Galaxy'' (38~40)

*''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' (40~41)

*''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' (42-43)

*''Super Mario 3D Land'' (44~45)

*''New Super Mario Bros. U'' (46~48)