The Gabe Swarr Seal of Quality

A quick look on Gabe Swarr's blog yielded even more amazing Mario art — namely a series of palette swaps, so to speak, representing Mario's early years.

Original Donkey Kong Mario, with rougher background to simulate the comparatively primitive graphics

Super Mario Bros. Fiery Mario

Luigi's white-green overall combo from the original Super Mario Bros.

Super Mario Bros. 2 — blue overalls.

Grubby Wrecking Crew Mario


Black overalls — Super Mario Bros. 3

Creamed spinach-color Mario from Super Mario Land


Fiery Mario, circa New Super Mario Bros.