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The Best of the Nintendo Comics System #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection brings together a selection of stories from the short-lived but beloved Nintendo Comics System line, published by Mallard Press in 1990. Featuring a wild crossover of Nintendo's biggest stars—including Mario, Link, Samus Aran, Donkey Kong, and Captain N—the volume captures the zany, humor-driven tone of the original comic series. It's a nostalgic snapshot of late-'80s video game culture, blending adventure and slapstick across the Mushroom Kingdom, Hyrule, and beyond.
"In the Palm of Your Hand..." delivers a high-octane twist on Little Mac’s underdog charm, as a chance encounter with a devoted fan pulls him into a world of glittering parties and hidden rivalries. When her jealous ex challenges him to a city-wide gauntlet of one hundred fights—culminating in a showdown with the legendary Super-Macho Man—Little Mac must prove he’s more than just a boxer with a heart. Written by Bryan D. Leys and brought to life by Don Hudson’s dynamic art, with inks by Bob Layton and colors by The Gradations, this 1990 Mallard Press gem captures the wild energy of the Nintendo Comics System at its most inventive.
In "Deceit Du Jour," Samus finds herself trapped on a Metroid asteroid not by alien threat, but by the cunning trap of rival bounty hunter Big Time, who leads her into a dangerous game of deception. With her wits tested and her next move uncertain, Samus faces a mysterious client whose true intentions remain hidden.
In "Outsiders," Little Mac faces off against Piston Honda in a high-stakes boxing match, but the fight takes a personal turn when he discovers Honda's surprising motive: using the prize money to build a school in a struggling village. The clash becomes more than just a battle of fists—it's a test of values, with Little Mac questioning what victory truly means.
Vonnie pulls Reg into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse when her jealous ex orchestrates a citywide gauntlet, forcing him to outrun and outfight a hundred opponents—each more determined than the last—before facing the ultimate challenger.
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