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This [[help:template|template]] is intended to be used for comic book superheroes/supervillains only. Please see the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Animation|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]]

====Infobox comics character instructions====

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 These instructions may be slightly out of date.''

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

{| style="background: transparent;"
|<pre>
{{Infobox comics character
<!--Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics-->
| character_name = 
| image          = <!-- filename format only -->
| imagesize      = <!-- default 250 -->
| caption        = 
| publisher      = 
| debut          = 
| creators       = 
| alter_ego      = *
| full_name      =
| species        = <!-- optional -->
| homeworld      = <!-- optional -->
| alliances      = <!-- optional -->
| partners       = <!-- optional -->
| supports       = <!-- optional -->
| aliases        = <!-- optional -->
| powers         = 
| cat            = 
| subcat         = 
| hero           = 
| villain        = 
| sortkey        = {{PAGENAME}}
| addcharcat#    = 
}}
</pre>
|}
''*- Previously titled "real_name"

*Parameter notes:
** '''Do not delete a parameter'''  - leave the field blank if there is nothing to enter.
**The '''image''' field is setup use the file name ''only'' and without braces. For example: '''image= example.jpg'''
**The '''imagesize''' (width) parameter is set up to only accept a numeric value. If left blank or if a string (such as "225px") is entered, the image will default to 250px wide.
***If you find the image to be too tall, reduce the size below 250px.
***The parameter is capped at 250. Entering values grater than this will result in the default setting being used.
***The image will also cap at 450 in height.
** 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 <nowiki>''Wolverine'' #17</nowiki>)
** For the '''debut''' field, provide the first appearance of the character. Example: ''Incredible Hulk'' #181.
** For multiple '''creators''' or '''powers''', separate each with '''<nowiki><br /></nowiki>'''. For example: '''creators=Stan Lee<nowiki><br /></nowiki>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.
** '''Alliances''' include any current or previous team affiliations. Please stick to notable affiliations. '''Affiliations''' also works for this parameter but is being phased out.
** '''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, [[epithet]]s, 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.
**This template is designed to place the articles into the relevant "<Publisher> <character type>" categories.
***Entering the appropriate type of character at '''cat''' will place the article into that subcategory of characters.. Due to naming conventions for categories, the entry at '''cat''' must be lower case. For "superhero" and "supervillain" enter just "super".
***'''Subcat''' must be used to enter a comic book publisher. Entering this without '''cat''' will place the article in to "<Publisher> characters" category.
***'''Hero''' and '''villain''' are logical functions that work with "cat= super". Each will add the article to the publisher specific "superhero" and "supervillain" categories. 
***'''Sortkey''' is required for use with '''cat'''. It can be changed for forcing a different sort in the category. This parameter will ''not'' recognize a leading space.
***Additional "<Publisher> <character type>" categories can be added with '''addcharcat#'''. Replace "#" with a number (currently the template is set up for 2 additional cats) and list the full category title. Please list the publishers in publication order.
==== Example ====
{|  style = "background: transparent;"
| <pre>{{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.
}}</pre>
|}
{{clear}}

{{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.
}}

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