Mechakuribo

The Mario series edged its way into the world of comics not too long after that, one of the earliest being an adaptation of the plot of Super Mario Land prior to the game’s release that saw Mario dashing off to rescue Princess Daisy from Tatanga, accompanied by a strange but friendly robot.

This robot is actually Princess Peach, jealous of Mario going off after Daisy and keeping an eye on him by disguising herself and calling herself Mechakuribo. The robotic suit she wears comes with a number of high-tech weapons and abilities that make her a valuable ally to Mario.

As a fighter, Mechakuribo will be small and quick, though a bit heavier than she looks, given the princess hiding inside her. Her moveset will pull from the various gadgets and abilities the suit is shown to use throughout the comic’s run.

Likelihood rating: Non-game

Super Mario-Kun (Pikkapika Comics)

SUPER MARIO-KUN (PIKKAPIKA COMICS)

Today, let's go over the comic also entitled Super Mario-Kun, but this time written by Hiroshi Takase and published by Shogakukan under their Pikkapika label. The comic ran from 2004 to 2006 and followed the same basic concept as the previous comics covered here, mostly being humorous retellings of plots of various games, including Super Mario RPG. There's not really too many distinct characters to be added that I noticed, so I guess let's move on.

Here's what we've got so far:

Characters:

Mario-Kun: golf clubs, explosions, cap, star, fire flower, mushrooms, Moon power-up, clones, Mushroom Sword, mixed power ups, rolled around, fly swatter, bunny ears, drilled, balloon, statue, armor of Bowser's troops, giant syringe, pipe bazooka, chef, egg shell armor, caps from Super Mario 64, lightning bolt, friction gloves, time machine, star gun, flattened, ice spring

Wario: jetpack, charge

Mona: scooter, boomerang, pets

Mechakuribo: grab, laser eyes, large fist, x-ray vision, propellers, throw head, gun, submarine

Jimmy T.: super dash

Ashley & Red: broom, spells, bombs

9-Volt: skateboard, yo-yo

18-Volt: head ring, used as grappling hook

5-Volt: evil side teleport

Kat & Ana: bounce

Dribble & Spitz: taxi, bazookas

Young Cricket: super jump

Master Mantis: walk on ceiling

Dr. Crygor: jetpack

Penny Crygor: Jet Tank 1

Mike: music notes

Orbulon: flying saucer, tractor beam

Lulu: fly with bow, ground pound

Pyoro: tongue, fly, boss battle, eyeballs, everything from before

Stages:

Wario Ware

Diamond City

Inside of Game

Mona's Mansion

Diamond City Castle

Penny's Lab

Manga Page

Thanks for reading! Now, let's cover all manga run under the 4koma banner!