Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics/Templates/Infoboxes

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Considering that not all comic books deal with superheroes, separate infoboxes should be made for each type.

Contents

[edit] Superhero infobox

[edit] Example

{{Infobox superhero <!--Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics-->
| character_name = Invisible Woman
| image     = [[Image:Placeholder.png|250px]]
| caption   = The Invisible Woman.<br/>Art by [[Steve McNiven]]
| publisher = [[Marvel Comics]]
| debut     = ''[[Fantastic Four]]'' #1 (November 1961)
| creators  = [[Stan Lee]] (writer)<br/>[[Jack Kirby]] (artist)
| alter_ego = Susan Storm Richards
| species   =
| homeworld =
| alliances = [[Fantastic Four]]<br/>[[Avengers (comics)| Avengers]]
| partners  =
| supports  =
| aliases   = Malice, Invisible Girl
| powers    = [[Invisibility]],<br />[[Force field (science fiction)| force-field]] generation.
}}
Invisible Woman

The Invisible Woman.
Art by Steve McNiven
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Fantastic Four #1 (November 1961)
Created by Stan Lee (writer)
Jack Kirby (artist)
In story information
Alter ego Susan Storm Richards
Team affiliations Fantastic Four
Avengers
Notable aliases Malice, Invisible Girl
Abilities Invisibility,
force-field generation.

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Article text goes here. Infobox floats attractively at the right. This template is intended to be used for comic book superheroes only. Please see the Wiki Animation Project for the correct templates for animated superheroes.

For discussions on this template, its correct usage, and when seeking consensus over changes/proposed changes, please see WP:CMC#Use of the SHB

[edit] Infobox comics character instructions

{{Infobox comics character}} is currently being revamped. These instructions may be slightly out of date.

The infobox should use {{infobox comics character}} as shown below. Copy and paste the following text at the beginning of the comic book character's article:

{{Infobox comics character<!--Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics-->
| character_name = 
| image     = 
| caption   = 
| publisher = 
| debut     = 
| creators  = 
| alter_ego = *
| full_name =
| species   = <!-- optional -->
| homeworld = <!-- optional -->
| alliances = <!-- optional -->
| partners  = <!-- optional -->
| supports  = <!-- optional -->
| aliases   = <!-- optional -->
| powers    = 
}}

*- Previously titled "real_name"

  • Parameter notes:
    • Do not delete a parameter - leave the field blank if there is nothing to enter.
    • The image should be at most 250px wide and must not be thumbnailed. For example: [[Image:abc.jpg|250px]]
      • If you find the image to be too tall, reduce the size below 250px.
    • The caption will appear below the image. Keep it short, but indicate the comic book and issue # if it is from a comic book, in the form Wolverine #17 (typed as ''Wolverine'' #17)
    • For the debut field, provide the first appearance of the character. Example: Incredible Hulk #181.
    • For multiple creators or powers, separate each with <br />. For example: creators=Stan Lee<br />Jack Kirby
    • Alter ego and Full name are mutually exclusive; the former is for articles where the character has a superhero name, the latter is for characters that go by a shortened version of their given name or a nickname.
    • Affiliations or alliances include any current or previous team affiliations. Please stick to notable affiliations.
    • Partners include any current or previous partners. Please stick to notable partnerships. Also, please avoid "employee/employer" relationships.
    • Aliases include any significant alternate names. It should not include nicknames, epithets, or short-lived names.
    • Powers include significant current and previous powers, and other notable abilities. This should be a short list, without description. Keep longer prose for the article text.

[edit] Superteam infobox

[edit] STB example

{{Superteambox| <!--Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics-->
|image=Wikipe-tan_head.png
|imagesize=
|caption=Young Justice<br />Todd Nauck, artist
|team_name=Young Justice
|publisher=[[DC Comics]]
|debut=''Young Justice: The Secret'', #1 (June 1998)
|creators=[[Todd DeZago]] (writer)<br/>[[Todd Nauck]] (artist)
|base=Justice League Cave; Catskill Mountain Hotel
|members=[[Tim Drake|Robin]] <br/>[[Kon-El|Superboy (Kon-El)]] <br/>[[Bart Allen|Impulse]]<br/>[[Red Tornado]]<br/> [[Wonder Girl#Cassandra Sandsmark|Wonder Girl]]<br/>
[[Secret (comics)|Secret]] <br/>[[Arrowette]] <br/>[[Empress (comics)|Empress]]<br/>
[[Lobo (comics)#Li'l Lobo|L'il Lobo/Slo-bo]]<br/>[[Snapper Carr]] <br/>[[The Ray]]
|memberlist=
|subcat=
|hero=
|villain=
|sortkey={{PAGENAME}}
}}
Young Justice

Young Justice
Todd Nauck, artist
Publication information
Publisher DC Comics
First appearance Young Justice: The Secret, #1 (June 1998)
Created by Todd DeZago (writer)
Todd Nauck (artist)
In story information
Base(s) Justice League Cave; Catskill Mountain Hotel
Member(s) Robin
Superboy (Kon-El)
Impulse
Red Tornado
Wonder Girl

Secret
Arrowette
Empress

L'il Lobo/Slo-bo
Snapper Carr
The Ray


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Article text goes here. Herobox floats attractively at the right.

[edit] STB instructions

The superteambox should use {{Superteambox}} as shown below. Copy and paste the following text at the beginning of the team's article:

{| style="background: transparent;"
|<pre>{{Superteambox <!--Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics-->
|name=
|image= <!-- "filename format only -->
|imagesize= <!-- numeral only, defaults to 250 -->
|caption=
|team_name=
|publisher=
|debut=
|creators=
|base=
|members=
|memberlist=
|subcat=
|hero=
|villain=
|sortkey={{PAGENAME}}
|}}
  • Parameter notes:
    • With the exception of team_name, do not delete a parameter - leave the field blank if there is nothing to enter. If the article name is the same as the the name to be used for the infobox, team_name can be removed.
    • Where a field has multiple items, separate each with <br />. For example: creators=Stan Lee<br />Jack Kirby
    • The image field is setup use the file name only and with out braces. For example: image= example.jpg
    • The imagesize parameter is set up to only accept a numeric value. If left blank or if a sting (such as "225px") is entered, the image will default to 250px wide.
      • If you find the image to be too tall, reduce the value below 250.
      • The parameter is capped at 250. Entering values grater than this will result in the default setting being used.
    • The caption will appear below the image. Keep it short, but indicate the comic book and issue # if it is from a comic book, in the form Wolverine #17 (typed as ''Wolverine'' #17))
    • For the debut field, provide the first appearance of the team AS a team (with the team named on either the cover or within the comic). Example: Brave and The Bold #28, Avengers v1 #1.
    • The creators field should list the creators of the team, not the individual members.
    • Base should list a team's most significant bases, including the current one (where applicable). Limit this to three at most, however.
    • Members should list the past and present membership of the team. Again, separate with <br />, not commas. For teams that have included many different members, it may sometimes be appropriate to leave this blank and use Memberlist instead.
    • Memberlist should link to any article lists the members for this team. This should normally only be used for large teams, as a replacement for Members
    • This template is designed to place the articles into the relevant "super teams" categories. Entering the appropriate company at subcat will place the article.
    • Hero and villain are mutually exclusive logical functions. One of the two must be set for sub to work properly.
    • Sortkey is required for use with subcat. It can be changed for forcing a different sort in the category. This parameter will not recognize a leading space.

[edit] Comics Book Title infobox

[edit] CBT example

{{Supercbbox|  <!--Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics--> 
  title = Supreme Power / Squadron Supreme (vol.2)
| comic_color = background:#ff8080
| image = [[Image:Wikipe-tan_head.png|250px]]
| caption = Squadron Supreme (vol.2) #1<br>Art by Gary Frank.<BR>Seen above are Foreground: 
Hyperion<br>
Left side, left to right: Nuke, Blur, Tom Thumb, Power Princess and Shape<br>
Right side, left to right: Emil Burbank, Doctor Spectrum, Inertia, Arcanna and Amphibian<br>
Background: Nighthawk
| schedule = Monthly
| format = Ongoing
| publisher ='''''Squadron Supreme''''': [[Marvel Knights]] <BR> '''''Supreme Power''''': 
[[MAX (comics)|MAX imprint]]
| date ='''''Supreme Power''''': Aug 2003 - Aug 2005<BR>'''''Squadron Supreme''''': Mar 2006 - 
Present
| issues ='''''Supreme Power''''': Eighteen <BR> '''''Squadron Supreme''''': Ongoing
| main_char_team = [[Squadron Supreme]]
| past_current_color=background:#5be85b
| writers = [[J. Michael Straczynski]]
| artists = 
| pencillers = [[Gary Frank]]
| inkers = 
| colorists = 
| creative_team_month = 
| creative_team_year = 
| creators = [[Roy Thomas]]
}}
Supreme Power / Squadron Supreme (vol.2)

Squadron Supreme (vol.2) #1
Art by Gary Frank.
Seen above are Foreground: Hyperion
Left side, left to right: Nuke, Blur, Tom Thumb, Power Princess and Shape
Right side, left to right: Emil Burbank, Doctor Spectrum, Inertia, Arcanna and Amphibian

Background: Nighthawk
Publisher Squadron Supreme: Marvel Knights
Supreme Power: MAX imprint
Schedule Monthly
Format Ongoing
Publication date Supreme Power: Aug 2003 - Aug 2005
Squadron Supreme: Mar 2006 - Present
Number of issues Supreme Power: Eighteen
Squadron Supreme: Ongoing
Main character(s) Squadron Supreme
Creative team
Writer(s) J. Michael Straczynski
Penciller(s) Gary Frank
Creator(s) Roy Thomas

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Article text goes here. Herobox floats attractively at the right.

[edit] CBT Instructions

The Comicsbooktitlebox should use {{Supercbbox}} as shown below. Copy and paste the following text at the beginning of the Comic book article:

{{Supercbbox|  <!--Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics--> 
  title = 
| image = 
| caption = 
| schedule = 
| format = 
| publisher = 
| date = 
| issues = 
| main_char_team = 
| writers = 
| artists = 
| pencillers = 
| inkers = 
| colorists = 
| creative_team_month = 
| creative_team_year = 
| creators = 
}}
  • Parameter notes:
    • Do not delete a parameter - leave the field blank if there is nothing to enter.
    • title Title of Series on Comic cover.
    • Image should just include the filename
    • The caption will appear below the image.
    • schedule Publication frequency as monthly, bimonthly,... Leave empty for graphic novels, one-shots,...
    • format Book was/is a maxiseries, ongoing, miniseries, one-shot, graphic novel,...
    • publisher Comic book publisher.
    • date Month/Year of first issue &ndash; Month/Year of last issue
    • issues number of issues. If series is still in progress, leave out or add [[as of CURRENTYEAR]]
    • main_char_team for main character(s), team(s) should list a reasonable number of significant members limit to maybe five.
    • writers, pencillers, inkers, colorists for the individual creators. If pencciller and inker is the same person, use artists instead. If a series has changing creative teams, use the current creators and add creative_team_year and possibly also creative_team_month giving the current date.
    • creators of the series.

[edit] Comic Strip infobox

[edit] Infobox comic strip example

{{Infobox comic strip <!-- Part of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics]] -->
|title= Peanuts
|image= [[Image:Wikipe-tan_head.png|250px]]
|caption= '''The ''Peanuts'' gang.'''<br>'''Top row:''' [[Woodstock (Peanuts)|Woodstock]], 
[[Snoopy]], and <br>[[Charlie Brown]]<br>'''Bottom row:''' [[Franklin (Peanuts)|Franklin]], 
[[Lucy van Pelt]], <br> [[Linus van Pelt]], [[Peppermint Patty]], and <br>[[Sally Brown]]
|author= [[Charles M. Schulz]]
|url= http://www.snoopy.com/
|rss= 
|atom= 
|status= Concluded, in [[rerun]]s
|syndicate= [[United Media|United Feature Syndicate]]
|publisher= 
|first= [[October 2]] [[1950]]
|last= [[February 13]] [[2000]]
|genre= Comedy
|rating= 
|preceded by= 
|followed by= 
}}
Peanuts

The Peanuts gang.
Top row: Woodstock, Snoopy, and
Charlie Brown
Bottom row: Franklin, Lucy van Pelt,
Linus van Pelt, Peppermint Patty, and
Sally Brown
Author(s) Charles M. Schulz
Website http://www.snoopy.com/
Current status / schedule Concluded, in reruns
Launch date October 2, 1950
End Date February 13, 2000
Syndicate(s) United Feature Syndicate
Genre(s) Comedy

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Article text goes here. Infobox floats attractively at the right.

[edit] Infobox comic strip instructions

The Infobox comic strip should use {{Infobox comic strip}} as shown below. Copy and paste the following text at the beginning of the team's article:

{{Infobox comic strip
|title= 
|image= 
|caption= 
|author= 
|url= 
|rss= 
|atom= 
|status= 
|first= 
|last= 
|syndicate= 
|publisher= 
|genre= 
|rating= 
|preceded by= 
|followed by= 
|}}
  • Parameter notes:
    • Do not delete a parameter - leave the field blank if there is nothing to enter.
    • Where a field has multiple items, separate each with <br />. For example: creators=Brant Parker<br />Johnny Hart
    • The image should be at most 250px wide and must not be thumbnailed. For example: [[Image:abc.jpg|250px]]
      • If you find the image to be too tall, reduce the size below 250px.
    • title: The strip's title.
    • image: An image from the strip.
    • caption: A caption for the image. This will appear below the image.
    • author: The author or authors of the strip.
    • url: The website of the strip if one is available.
    • rss: The strip's RSS feed if one is available.
    • atom: The strip's Atom feed if one is available.
    • status: the current status and publishing schedule of the strip.
    • first: Date of the first strip (and maybe a link to the archive).
    • last: Date of the final strip (and maybe a link to the archive).
    • syndicate: Any groups syndicating the strip in any medium.
    • publisher: Any groups publishing the strip in any medium.
    • genre: The genre(s) of the strip.
    • rating: Content rating if applicable.
    • preceded by: The preceding strip in the series.
    • followed by: The successor to the strip.

[edit] Graphic novel infobox

[edit] Graphic novel box example

{{Graphicnovelbox|  <!--Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics--> 
|title=Maus
|foreigntitle=
|image=Wikipe-tan head.png
|imagesize= <numeral only, defaults to 250>
|caption=Cover of the hardcover edition<br/> of the first volume of Maus
|publisher=[[Pantheon Books]]
|date=August 12, 1986
|series=
|main_char_team=
|origpublication=''[[RAW (magazine)|]]''
|origissues=1-8
|origdate=
|origlanguage=English
|origisbn=
|writers=Art Spiegelman
|artists=Art Spiegelman
|pencillers=
|colorists=
|transpublisher=
|transdate=
|transisbn=
|translator=
|previssue=
|nextissue=
}}
Maus

Cover of the hardcover edition
of the first volume of Maus
Publisher Pantheon Books
Date August 12, 1986
Creative team
Writer(s) Art Spiegelman
Artist(s) Art Spiegelman
Original publication
Published in RAW
Issue(s) 1-8
Language English


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Article text goes here. The box floats attractively at the right. This template is intended to be used for graphic novels, manga volumes, European-style comic books, or any other single published comic works. Please see {{Supercbbox}} for the correct templates for comic book series.

For discussions on this template, its correct usage, and when seeking consensus over changes/proposed changes, please see Template talk:Graphicnovelbox or Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Comics.

[edit] Graphic novel box instructions

The Graphicnovelbox should use {{Graphicnovelbox}} as shown below. Copy and paste the following text at the beginning of the work's article:

{{Graphicnovelbox|  <!--Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics--> 
|title=
|foreigntitle=
|image=
|imagesize= <numeral only, defaults to 250>
|caption=
|publisher=
|date=
|series=
|main_char_team=
|origpublication=
|origissues=
|origdate=
|origlanguage=
|origisbn=
|writers=
|artists=
|pencillers=
|colorists=
|transpublisher=
|transdate=
|transisbn=
|translator=
|previssue=
|nextissue=
}}
  • Parameter notes:
|title=
Use the title used in the title of the article. The parameter englishtitle may also be used.
|foreigntitle=
Use the title of original publication, if it differs from title.
|image=
An image, preferably the most recognizable cover associated with the book. Please don't use frame or thumb.
|imagesize=
This is the number of pixels across the image will display at. The default is number 250. If updated, do not include the "px" suffix.
|caption=
A caption for the image above. Bear in mind the project's artwork credit conventions.
|publisher=
The publisher of the comic book. Not the publisher of the original serial comic, if it differs.
|date=
The publication date of the comic book. Not the publication date of the original serial comic.
|series=
The series that this book falls into. Do not use this parameter if you're using the main_char_team parameter.
|main_char_team=
The main character or characters of the comic book. Do not use this parameter if you're using the series parameter. (This parameter is included to conform with current style with American-style comics, and isn't necessary with European-style comics.)
|origpublication=
The publication the comic was originally serialized in.
|origissues=
The issue number(s) of the publication the comic was originally serialized in.
|origdate=
The publication date(s) of the publication the comic was originally serialized in.
|origlanguage=
The language the comic was originally published in.
|origisbn=
The current ISBN of the album in the original language.
|writers=
The book's writer(s).
|artists=
The book's artist(s).
|pencillers=
The book's penciller(s).
|colorists=
The book's colorist(s). If you prefer, you can spell this parameter colourists, and the UK-style spelling will show up in the infobox.
|transpublisher=
The publisher of the English-language translation, if the comic book was originally published in another language.
|transdate=
The publication date of the English-language translation, if the comic book was originally published in another language.
|transisbn=
The current ISBN of the album in English.
|translator=
The translator(s) of the English-language translation, if the comic book was originally published in another language.
|previssue=
The album that was the last to be published as an album before this one in the original language
|nextissue=
The album that was the first to be published as an album before this one in the original language