| CHARACTER APPEARANCES (listings in comic indexes) |
When adding characters to the comic indexes please use the formats below. This will enable us to add extra functionality to the DCU Guide in the future and give the DCU Guide a more uniform look.
Character listings (linked and non-linked characters)
All characters should be in bold type which you get by adding ' three times before a text and three times after, like this '''bold''' (Note: If using the Character Link template the names will automatically appear in bold type)
Add one name per line and add colon : in front of each name.
- Examples using the Character Link template (Template:A):
- : {{a|Batman (Dick Grayson)}} results in: Batman
- : {{a|Batman (Dick Grayson)}} results in: Dick Grayson
- : {{a|Batman (Dick Grayson) | Batman III}} results in: Batman III
Please use the correct identity for the issue in question. The above examples should only be used in issues taking place during the time when Dick Grayson was operating as Batman. For appearances during his time as Robin use variations of {{a|Robin (Dick Grayson)}}.
If the link does not not appear to be active it might be that a redirect needs to be added. Follow the missing link and create a new page linking to the currently active page as in the example below.
- #REDIRECT [[Batman (Dick Grayson)]]
- [[Category:{{WhoCat}}|Robin I (Dick Grayson)]]
[[Batman (Dick Grayson)]] should be changed to the name of the page for the current identity of the character (for Dick Grayson the current identity would be Batman (his last superhero identity prior to the New52 reboot))
[[Category:{{WhoCat}}|Robin I (Dick Grayson)]] which indicated where the character should be listed in the Who's Who. The "I" after Robin indicates which version of the character it is. This is done to sort the characters chronologically in the Who's Who. If only one version of the character exists, the second line can be omitted.
The Character Link template is a new addition to the Guide and many indexes will have characters listed using regular wiki linking such as '''[[Nightwing (Dick Grayson) | Nightwing II]]'''. This is not incorrect but usage of the Character Link template is encouraged as it gives greater functionality.
Unlinked character are listed in regular wiki format as seen below:
- : '''John Doe''' [For an unlinked character]
Team listings (linked and non-linked characters)
Teams are named above the team members. Add ": " in front of the team name and ":: " in front of each member name.
- Example using the Character Link template (Template:A):
- : {{a|Green Lantern Corps}}:
- :: {{a|Arisia}}
- :: {{a|Kilowog}}
As with the regular character links old links using the regular format may appear in pages that have yet to be updated.
First appearance listings
If a story marks a character's first appearance add (first appearance) after the name and if it is a superhero or villain with a secret identity add both his "real name" and "first appearance" like this.
- : {{a|Robin (Dick Grayson) | Robin I}} (Dick Grayson; first appearance) [For a linked character]
- : '''John Doe''' (first appearance) [For an unlinked character]