Nintendo Comics System - Super Mario Bros.

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1-2 Page Shorts: 17/21
Full Stories: 14/24

Comic Covers featuring Super Mario Bros.

Heavy-Stock Covers

Soft Covers

Special Editions & Extras

Super Mario Bros. 1-2 Page Shorts

Dear Princess Toadstool (Luigi, Bowser, King)
Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. Special Edition #1


Dear Princess Toadstool
(Flurry, Tryclyde, Bob-Omb)
Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 2
Super Mario Bros. Feb No. 1
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
John Walker, J. Jackson

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Dear Princess Toadstool
(Koopa, Phanto, Luigi)
Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 1
Adventures of the Super Mario Bros. Aug No. 7
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
None named

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FAMILY ALBUM "THE EARLY YEARS"

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 3
Adventures of the Super Mario Bros. Feb No. 1
Super Mario Bros. - MARIO'S SPECIAL POWERS
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
John Walker, Dan Danglo, P. Zorito, Ken Lopez, Kingman Huie

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FAMILY ALBUM - SUMMER CAMP
Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. - MARIO'S SPECIAL POWERS
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.


FRYGUY HIGH YEARBOOK -- ACTIVITY PAGE!

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 3
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
Bill Vallely, Mark McClellan, Bill Wray, P. Zorito, Ken Lopez, Kingman Huie

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GET KOOP-ED UP WITH THE NICEST PEOPLE!

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 4
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
John Walker, Bill Wray, P. Zorito, Jade, Heather Eatman

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In the Swim! Fun and Sun Fashions

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 4
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
John Walker, Wonsi, P. Zorito, Karen Merbaum

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KITCHEN KRAZINESS

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. Feb No. 1
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
John Walker, Wonsi, Jade, Kathryn Bolinger

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Koopa-Kola

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 4
Adventures of the Super Mario Bros. May No. 4
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
John Walker, Bill Wray, P. Zorito, Jade, Heather Eatman

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KOOPA'S Believe It or Else!

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 1
Nintendo Comics System featuring Super Mario Bros. Oct. No. 9
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
John Walker, Ken Lopez, Barry Goldberg

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KOOPA'S Health & Beauty Tips
Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. Special Edition No. 1


KOOPA'S HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 2
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
Bill Vallely, Mark McClellan, Kelly Jarvis, Rich Maurizio, Ken Lopez, Karen Merbaum

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KOOPATONE

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 4
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
John Walker, Bill Wray, P. Zorito, Jade, Heather Eatman

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THE LEGEND

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. Special Edition #1
Super Mario Bros. No. 1
Nintendo Comics System No. 1
Nintendo Comics System No. 2
Super Mario Bros. Feb No. 1
Super Mario Bros. Comic & Cassette
Super Mario Bros. - MARIO'S SPECIAL POWERS
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
George Carragone, Art Nichols, Jade, P. Zorito and Janet Jackson

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THE MARIO BROS. GUIDE TO GROOMING YOUR MOUSTACHE

Appears in:
Nintendo Comics System No. 1
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
John Walker, Nate Butlar, Ken Lopez, P. Zorito, Deirdre Lebar

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MARIO BROS. MUSEUM OF PLUMBING
(first leak)
Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 2
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
John Walker, Gina Going, Jacqueline Roettcher, Jade, Karen Merbaum

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MARIO BROS. MUSEUM OF PLUMBING
(souvenirs)
Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 3
Nintendo Comics System featuring Super Mario Bros. Oct. No. 9
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
John Walker, Gina Going, Roberta Edelman, Ken Lopez, Kingman Huie

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Appears in:
Nintendo Comics System No. 1
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
Bill Vallely, Mark McClellan, Art Nichols, Ken Lopez, Jan Harpes, J. Jackson

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THRONE OUT

Appears in:
Adventures of the Super Mario Bros. Aug No. 7
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
John Walker, Dan Danglo, P. Zorito, Jade, Andrea Brooks

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'WEIGHT UP'

Appears in:
Adventures of the Super Mario Bros. Jun No. 5
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
John Walker, Dan Danglo, P. Zorito, Jade, Heather Eatman

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Super Mario Bros. Full Stories

'THE ADVENTURES OF DIRK DRAIN-HEAD'
Appears in:
Nintendo Comics System No. 1
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.


Beauty and the Beach

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 4
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
Mark McClellan and Bill Vallely, John Costanza, Jacqueline Roettcher, Jade, Kingman Huie

Cover Artwork:

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BEDTIME FOR DRAIN-HEAD

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 3
Adventures of the Super Mario Bros. May No. 4
Super Mario Bros. Comic & Cassette
Super Mario Bros. - MARIO'S SPECIAL POWERS
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
Bill Vallely, Mark McClellan, George Wildman, P. Zorito, Jade, Kingman Huie

Cover Artwork:

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BETRAYAL MOST PROPER

Appears in:
Nintendo Comics System No. 2
Adventures of the Super Mario Bros. Jun No. 5
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
Mark McClellan and Bill Vallely, George Wildman, P. Zorito, Jade, The Gradations

Cover Artwork:

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BOWSER KNOWS BEST
Appears in:
Adventures of the Super Mario Bros. Oct No. 9

Cover Artwork:


THE BUDDY SYSTEM

Appears in:
Adventures of the Super Mario Bros. Sep No. 8
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
Bill Vallely and Mark McClellan, George Wildman, P. Zorito, Jade, Sikorski and Slinchak

Cover Artwork:

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CLOUD BURST

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. Feb No. 1
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
Bill Vallely and Mark McClellan, Dan Danglo, P. Zorito, Jade, Andrea Brooks

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CLOUD NINE

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 1
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
John Walker, George Wildman, Jade, P. Zorito, Andrea Brooks, The Gradations

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"THE DOCTOR IS IN... OVER HIS HEAD"
Appears in:
Nintendo Comics System featuring Super Mario Bros. Oct. No. 9

Cover Artwork:

Duh Stoopid Bomb!
Appears in:
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.


FINS AND ROSES

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 4
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
Mark McClellan and Bill Vallely, George Wildman, P. Zorito, Jade, The Gradations

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THE FISH THAT SHOULD'VE GOTTEN AWAY

Appears in:
Nintendo Comics System No. 1
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
Bill Vallely, Mark McClellan, Art Nichols, Ken Lopez, P. Zorito, J. Jackson

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'IT'S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER'

Appears in:
Adventures of the Super Mario Bros. Feb No. 1
Super Mario Bros. - MARIO'S SPECIAL POWERS
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
John Walker, Dan Danglo, P. Zorito, Jade, Rainbowhead

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JUST DESERTS

Appears in:
Nintendo Comics System No. 1
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
John Walker, John Costanza, Ken Lopez, P. Zorito, Kingman Huie

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THE KINGDOM ENQUIRER

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 2
Nintendo Comics System featuring Super Mario Bros. Jul No. 6
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
Bill Vallely, Mark McClellan, John Costanza, P. Zorito, Pat Brousseau, Andrea Brooks and The Gradations

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LOVE FLOUNDERS

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 3
Super Mario Bros. May No. 4
Super Mario Bros. - MARIO'S SPECIAL POWERS
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
Bill Vallely, Mark McClellan, George Wildman, P. Zorito, Ken Lopez, The Gradations

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Magic Carpet Madness

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 2
Super Mario Bros. Comic & Cassette
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
John Walker, John Constanza, P. Zorito, Jade, The Gradations

Cover Artwork:

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MINOR DEFECTS
Appears in:
Nintendo Comics System featuring Super Mario Bros. Sep No. 8

Cover Artwork:

A MOUSER IN THE HOUSER
Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. Special Edition #1

MUTINY ON THE FUNGI
Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. Special Edition #1

Cover Artwork:


"PIRANHA-ROUND SUE"

Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. No. 1
Super Mario Bros. Feb No. 1
Super Mario Bros. Comic & Cassette
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

Writers/Artists:
Bill Vallely, Mark McClellan, George Wildman, Jade, P. Zorito, J. Jackson

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THE REVENGE of PIPE OOZE!

Appears in:
Adventures of the Super Mario Bros. Aug No. 7

Writers/Artists:
Mark McClellan and Bill Vallely, George Wildman, Jade, P. Zorito, Jade

Cover Artwork:

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TANOOKI SUITS ME
Appears in:
Super Mario Bros. - MARIO'S SPECIAL POWERS

YOU AGAIN?
Appears in:
Nintendo Comics System No. 1
The Best of the Super Mario Bros.

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