VTG Nintendo Super Mario Adventures Charlie Nozawa Original 1st Edition‎ 1993 VG

VTG Nintendo Super Mario Adventures Charlie Nozawa (Tamakichi Sakura) Kentaro Takekuma Original 1st Edition 1993 This 1st Edition Super Mario Adventures book is in very good condition. Minor flaws at corners and edges. Crease line on top right corner of front cover and top left corner of back cover. One page has white marks, but it's unclear if it's a print error or a flaw as it's not raised or textured. No writing and binding is very good. Please see pictures for additional details of condition. The first 12 comic episodes presented in this book originally ran as a series in Nintendo Power magazine, beginning in January, 1992, (Volume 32) and running through December, 1992. The final episode, which was printed in the first issue of 1993, introduced Mario's alter ego and tormented childhood playmate, Wario. The comics don't follow the story line of any particular game; however, they do incorporate many characters from the games and even introduce some new ones. Charlie Nozawa, the artist who created the comics, known in Japan by the pen name Tamakichi Sakura. His most notable works include "Shiawase No Katachi" (Shapes of Happiness) and "Oyaji No Wakusei" (Dad's Planet). Kentaro Takekuma dreamed up the scenario. He is known in Japan for co-authoring "Comic Lesson: Even an Ape Can Draw a Comic." Packaged with care. Insured for full purchase price. Shipped within 24 hours of payment.