Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics/Collab/Archived nominations

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This is a list of articles which failed to become Comics Collaboration of the Month. They either failed to generate interest, content, or did not meet the collaboration criteria.

If you feel either of those three things has changed, you can resurface them if you want, or even create the article all by yourself.

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[edit] Not enough votes

These articles did not gain the required three votes per month.

[edit] 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)

[edit] Fantastic Four

Fantastic Four is considered the beginning of the Silver Age of comics and pretty much the first of the Stan Lee-Jack Kirby Marvel Comics. The article needs some work, especially the Other media section, which has ridiculous long headings and most of the content about the animated series should probably be moved to seperate articles. Fritz S. 13:15, 27 September 2005 (UTC)

  1. ike9898 15:40, 24 October 2005 (UTC)
  2. Cnriaczoy42 21:53, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] The Sandman (DC Comics/Vertigo)

The series that paved the way for Vertigo (comics). This, among others such as Watchmen, helped change people's attitudes about the literary value of comics. The impact section looks pretty good already, a few references here, a little tweaking there, and I think this could be a FA. -- Norvy (talk) 14:07, 20 September 2005 (UTC)

  1. Silence 15:05, 20 September 2005 (UTC) - I've been working on these pages some, and I'd certainly welcome the attention of anyone who is able and willing to help, whether this comic becomes the CCotF or not.
  2. WTH. Give it a bump... - SoM 14:12, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] 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)

[edit] Peanuts

As probably the most famous comic strip of recent history, and given the recent best selling collections published by Fantagraphics, I propose we work this article up to featured article status. Hiding talk 21:35, 16 September 2005 (UTC)

  1. Fritz S. 13:07, 19 September 2005 (UTC)
  2. Orville Eastland 22:33, 20 September 2005 (UTC)
  3. Lukobe 18:38, 23 November 2005 (UTC)
  4. -  Mike | trick or treat  23:45, 7 October 2006 (UTC)- The most influential comic strip of the 20th Century which is still wildly popular worldwide and has been a major inspiration to many cartoonists, most notably Bill Watterson of Calvin and Hobbes.
  5. --Jamdav86 10:16, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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!

[edit] 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)

[edit] Watchmen

The only comic book/graphic novel to win a Hugo Award. Moreover, it is one the better constructed comic book articles. I have invested a lot of time in this article, citing sources and trying to weed out weak prose. I think the structure is quite good overall, but that it is difficult to find sources for everything. With more information, and a greater number of citiations, I believe that this article could become a featured article given time some time (and some T.L.C!). Adasta 20:00, 20 April 2006 (UTC)

I agree totally that Maus is more than deserving of recognition with a featured article. However, I have over the years come to see that Art Spiegelman, along with Harvey Pekar and Joe Sacco, are not considered to be by many people comic artists so much as regular writers. I personally think that the book deserves consideration, but possibly more from the "literature" group than here. Watchmen however helped to usher in the "grim and gritty" age and close the previous "age" of comics, both of which could be significantly addressed in an article, is a work of significant impact, and is also as mentioned a magnificent work in its own right.Badbilltucker 13:07, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

I would like to throw in my vote too, as I currently have this as a featured article candidate, and would like all the help I can to make sure it goes through.--DCAnderson 16:39, 30 May 2006 (UTC) Allready featured, retracting my vote.--DCAnderson 14:26, 10 June 2006 (UTC)

I'll throw in my nomination, but this nom might not be needed as I think the article is going to make to FA status. All members of Wikiproject who can, may want to help out with some final copyedits and whatnot though. Other than that, the support outnumbers 1 oppose, whose concerns were met by the way. Some folks might want to vote one way or the other so that we can know where Watchmen stands. Tombseye 21:16, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] No votes

These articles did not gain any votes.

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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)

[edit] Magneto

Magneto is a major character, comparable with Superman and Batman. Also I feel that the Magneto article could be improved to feature article status. T-1000 19:48, 8 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Scrooge McDuck

Emerged from being a one-time character in a Donald Duck comic to spawning an entire universe. Scrooge has starred in multiple comic book series, TV series, and video games. There is so much material in this article, and we already have a to-do list in the talk page. Scrooge is the legacy of the late great Carl Barks, and I think we owe it to Carl to making this article the best it can be. -- Wikipedical 00:35, 31 May 2006 (UTC)