Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics/Collaboration/2005

X-Men
Since we already have three DC superheroes, Captain Marvel (DC Comics), Superman and Batman, as featured articles, it seems reasonable to address that balance. Since the X-Men are a well known team featured in a successful film franchise, it is proposed that this article be worked up to featured article status. Hiding talk 21:27, 16 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 1) DrBat 21:34, 17 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 2) InShaneee 17:33, 18 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 3) SoM 18:44, 18 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 4) Nall 20:23, 18 September 2005 (UTC) - One of the few popular title articles that needs a good clean-up.
 * 5) Samy Merchi (Talk) 21:18, 18 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 6) Toffile 22:26, 19 September 2005 (UTC)

Comics
This is the main page with regards to the wikiproject and to readers, and so should be of the highest standard. I think this page should be featured before all others as a statement of our seriousness about the medium and artform. Hiding talk 21:22, 16 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 1) Fritz S. 09:12, 18 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 2) Lokicarbis 16:16, 18 September 2005 (UTC) - starting at the top seems sensible.
 * 3) Peteashton 22:27, 18 September 2005 (UTC) - It's an impressive piece of work already though a tidyup would be useful.
 * 4) leigh (&#966;&#952;&#8057;&#947;&#947;&#959;&#962;) 22:21, 25 September 2005 (UTC) - this is going to take a lot of heavy thinking (and outside reading!), but if we can come to a strong consensus on the issues involved, it will greatly assist future editing.
 * 5) Vizjim 14:20, 27 September 2005 (UTC) - Should have been the first, really.
 * 6) andresin 12:55, 30 September 2005 (UTC).

Spider-Man
Since we already have three DC superheroes, Captain Marvel (DC Comics), Superman and Batman, as featured articles, it seems reasonable to address that balance. Since Spider-Man is a well known character featured in a successful film franchise, it is proposed that this article be worked up to featured article status. Hiding talk 21:27, 16 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 1) Fritz S. 09:16, 18 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 2) SoM 18:44, 18 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 3) Toffile 22:25, 19 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 4) Spawn Man 01:40, 7 October 2005 (UTC)
 * 5) Keio 01:40, 18 October 2005 (UTC)
 * 6) Jamdav86 11:49, 22 October 2005 (UTC) - Not only is it an excellent idea, it also, at this time, settles a tie
 * 7) KevinGould 2:12, 24 October 2005 (UTC)
 * 8) tv316 22:17, 24 October 2005 (UTC)
 * 9) Cnriaczoy42 08:03, 22 March 2006 (UTC)

British comic
I believe this article to be very near featured article status, and one last push would get it to the standard required. Hiding talk 21:23, 16 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 1) This is a long-ignored piece of British history.  I wasn't even really aware they had original British comics until Miracleman came out while I was in high school.  This is one that should be updated, IMHO.--Mitsukai 16:48, 18 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 2) I'm probably biased because this is something I've been wanting to learn more about, but I agree that this is a really promising article. It's also likely to be unfamiliar material for anyone outside the U.K., and I like to see features on things everyone doesn't already know about - Spider-Man et al. seem too easy.   &#8592;Hob 21:43, 18 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 3) Vizjim 11:37, 19 September 2005 (UTC).
 * 4) Mainly because I have more chance of actually helping with this page Jamdav86 16:29, 19 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 5) SoM 20:59, 5 October 2005 (UTC)
 * 6) --Martin Wisse 07:45, 28 October 2005 (UTC)

Superhero
As this is the dominant genre in American comics at the present time, and the genre is receiving significant exposure in other media as well at the moment, it is proposed this article be worked up to featured article status. Hiding talk 21:37, 16 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 1) ike9898 20:02, 18 September 2005 (UTC) This could become a very interesting article
 * 2) Rorschach567 I've always kind of considered article my baby, not to lessen the importance of any of the other people who have worked hard on it but I've always taken a special interest in it and would love to see it a feature article. I think we need some references, though, and that's a bit difficult because most of the info is stuff every comic geek knows. Are there some books that offer good overviews of American comics or the development of the superhero that we can reference?
 * 3) KHM03 11:35, 26 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 4) --Jamdav86 21:00, 26 October 2005 (UTC)
 * 5) Meweight 05:48, 2 December 2005 (UTC) If expanded, I think this article could really turn into something great.
 * 6) SoM 19:57, 18 December 2005 (UTC)

DC Comics
As one of the two major publishers of comic books in the U.S., I propose we work this article up to featured article status. Hiding talk 21:36, 16 September 2005 (UTC)

John Byrne
After vague complaints from Byrne himself, Jimbo has requested a complete fact and POV check of this article. This would be a good way to get as many knowledgable eyes on the article as possible. Gamaliel 19:28, 17 September 2005 (UTC)


 * 1) KHM03 22:50, 18 September 2005 (UTC) -- this would be great, as I have felt for some time that he is not only one of comicdom's best, but one of the finest storytellers of the past 25 years in just about any genre.  I heartily support this one!

Amygdala (comics)
This is such a great Batman character with loads of potential & has taken parts in comics such a Knightfall, but only has a stub to his name... Spawn Man 20:46, 25 October 2005 (UTC)

2000AD
2000AD has already got an exceptionally strong and extensive article in place, which in my opinion should only need very minor work. The comic has been a hotbed of talent for nearly 30 years, launching the careers of people such as Alan Moore, John Wagner Grant Morrison, Mark Millar, Frank Quitely, Simon Bisley and many many more (see the article for a list). The comic is known mainly for the Judge Dredd strip, but the article provides a decent introduction to the range of stories that have run in it over the years. Please support this nomination by adding your name and comments below. Vizjim 14:04, 27 September 2005 (UTC)


 * 1) Artw 14:49, 27 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 2) HipsterDad 16:02, 27 September 2005 (UTC)

Crisis on Infinite Earths
Crisis was one of the most ground breaking events during comic history. It became the basis for a newer streamlined DC continuity, while also establishing the popular megacrossover event that Marvel and DC seemingly run every year. The interest in this should be peaking soon, as the events of Infinite Crisis are directly tied into the aftermath of Crisis, which means many new fans will be looking at the page. Therefore I propose we work it up to featured article status for these reasons. Toffile 22:35, 19 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 1) Fastbak77 10:52, 20 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 2) Waza 00:01, 8 October 2005 (UTC)

Funnies, Inc.

 * Shortly after the birth of the modern American comic book, this "packager" — one of a handful of companies creating comic-book content on demand for new publishers breaking into the burgeonging field — produced, among many other things, the first comic for the company that would become Marvel Comics. Funnies, Inc.'s creations include comics superstars the Sub-Mariner and the original Human Torch — Tenebrae 17:49, 18 October 2005 (UTC)

Stan Lee
As co-creator of many of the best known characters in comics, and since we have no comics creator articles with featured article status, it is proposed we work this article up to the required standard. Hiding talk 21:33, 16 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 1) Fritz S. 11:06, 27 September 2005 (UTC)
 * 2) Tenebrae 18:07, 18 October 2005 (UTC)

Jack Kirby
As co-creator of many of the best known characters in comics, and since we have no comics creator articles with featured article status, it is proposed we work this article up to the required standard. Hiding talk 21:33, 16 September 2005 (UTC)


 * 1) Agreed. I've gone to offline sources (um, books!) to pump up some of the info here. The time seems right for Kirby's mainstream recognition to increase among the general public. - Tenebrae 18:03, 18 October 2005 (UTC)

Neal Adams
Having just seen and touched-up his remarkably emptyu entry, I was was surprised to find it was a very ... basic, and not-well-organized stub. I believe it deserves expansion and serious attention since Adams truly is a comics-industry legend (and a significant name in commercial art)

By "legend" (an often hackneyed and vague term), I cite the following:
 * Adams' art on Batman, one of the major popular-culture icons, is considered among the definitive interpretaions.
 * In a career that's stood the test of time — nearly 40 years now — he remains as major a name as ever.
 * He helped create/revamp such enduring characters as Deadman, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Killraven, the Spectre and others; he drew and co-plotted Marvel's classic "Kree/Skrull War" arc of the Avengers; he's produced significant work on such major characters as X-Men and Conan the Barbarian.
 * He helped usher a sea change in comics art to the naturalistic, illustrative look;
 * And he's been the subject of many hardcover collections.

If for no other reason, his crusading on behalf of creator's rights — particularly during an earlier time when doing so could get you blackballed — was a big press- and attention-getting factor in a major industry change that has had lasting influence on people's livelihoods and made comics more professional and mainstream. This seems significant on societal and cultural levels, respectively, above comics art or entertainment value.

And then there's the whole commercial-art realm that might be new information to many of those who would look up Adams on Wikipedia.

Sorry for the longwinded case. Professional habit. Keep up the excellent work, all! --Tenebrae 17:15, 8 November 2005 (UTC)

Spawn (comics)
Just wandering through Wiki and came across this, i don't think it really justifies Spawn, would help with an expanded history of Spawn and his enemies.Toxin 10:29, 17 December 2005 (UTC)