30 Years Ago, Nintendo Confessed Super Mario’s Darkest Secret & Nobody Listened

Jan 8, 2026 - 00:30
30 Years Ago, Nintendo Confessed Super Mario’s Darkest Secret & Nobody Listened

Super Mariohas always been one of the friendliest, most jovial franchises in gaming, but this panel from the 1996 manga shows a much darker version of Mario's cheery world. It's a long-forgotten moment in the Mario franchise, and it makes sense, because it doesn't fit Mario's message whatsoever.

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