Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of superhuman features and abilities in fiction


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The result was delete. Black Kite (talk) 22:50, 3 July 2018 (UTC)

List of superhuman features and abilities in fiction

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I couldn't help but notice that a recently deleted article healing factor was redirected here. However, on closer inspection this article is well and truly listcruft. For the most part it is WP:OR that is referenced to individual comics, which is more of a thing that you'd do in a Wikia. Despite the title stating "in fiction", it mainly refers to Marvel/DC superheroes - there is not nearly a representative cross section of all characters with superpowers in fiction throughout history. There is already a similar if not even more detailed list of superpowers at TVTropes. ZXCVBNM (TALK) 17:15, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Comics and animation-related deletion discussions.  CAPTAIN RAJU (T) 17:21, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Lists-related deletion discussions.  CAPTAIN RAJU (T) 17:21, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Fictional elements-related deletion discussions. cinco deL3X1  ◊distænt write◊  17:53, 26 June 2018 (UTC)


 * Delete. This is a very clear cut example of original research. Ajf773 (talk) 02:15, 27 June 2018 (UTC)


 * Delete- quite obviously, and irredeemably, original research. Reyk YO! 09:25, 27 June 2018 (UTC)


 * Delete as OR. Kielbasa1 (talk) 09:32, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Delete for OR and for being so vaguely defined that improvement isn't possible. Argento Surfer (talk) 15:18, 27 June 2018 (UTC)

*Keep Searching for the name of the super powered being and then what their power is, gives some results. I'm working on adding references to reliable sources now. The edit notice that appears when the article is edited Do not list more than one example from a publishing company unless there are no other possible examples says "no more than 4 examples per power. No more than 2 examples if using more than one example from the same distributor." That should be removed. If they have their own article, then they should be listed, make the list article useful for navigation and a complete reference for anyone wanting to learn what powers are used by how many other notable characters.  D r e a m Focus  17:25, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Changed my mind. There are far too many entries to fit on this list. Category:Fictional characters by superhuman feature or ability All the information could be sourced, I adding some already.  But I doubt anyone is going to put in the effort to do it for the number of entries the list would need in order to be complete.   D r e a m Focus  17:36, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Mega Wikipedia Editor to the rescue! Faster than a speeding vandal, more powerful than a steward. Up in the mainspace. Is it a bot? Is it an AFD? No, it's Mega Wikipedia Editor! Clarityfiend (talk) 22:49, 1 July 2018 (UTC)


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