Template:Infobox comics set index/doc

Alternate versions of {{{code_name}}}
Alternate versions of {{{code_name}}}
Publisher	{{{publisher}}}
First appearance	{{{debut}}} ({{{debutmo}}} [[{{{debutyr}}} in comics\|{{{debutyr}}}]])
Created by	{{{creators}}}
Characters	{{{characters}}}
See also	{{{seealso}}}

{{{code_name}}}
{{{code_name}}}
Publisher	{{{publisher}}}
First appearance	{{{debut}}} ({{{debutmo}}} [[{{{debutyr}}} in comics\|{{{debutyr}}}]])
Created by	{{{creators}}}
Characters	{{{characters}}}
See also	{{{seealso}}}

This is a documentation subpage for Template:Infobox comics set index.
It may contain usage information, categories and other content that is not part of the original template page.

This template uses TemplateStyles:

Template:Comics infobox sec/styles.css

This infobox is intended for use with "hub" or "set index" articles. These are articles that give an overview of the characters that have used a particular alias or codename, but where each of those characters have their own articles which use {{Infobox comics character}}. Examples of this are Ant-Man and Kid Flash.

Articles which cover multiple characters and only some of those characters have their own articles should use {{Infobox comics character}}, leaving out all information save the alter ego for the character(s) with a stand-alone article. Examples of these are Doctor Fate and Atom (comics).

If the infobox is going to be used on a hub article that covers characters and self-titled comics, such as Robin (character) or Flash (comics), should use {{Infobox comics set and title}}.

Usage

{{Infobox comics set index
|code_name  = 
|image      = <!-- filename format only -->
|imagesize  =
|caption    = 
|alt        = 
|publisher  = 
|debut      = 
|debutmo    = 
|debutyr    = 
|debutyr#   = 
|creators   = 
|characters = 
|seealso    = 
|cat        = 
|subcat     = 
|hero       = 
|villain    = 
|sortkey    = {{PAGENAME}}
|addcharcat#= 
}}

Parameter notes

Common elements

Most of the parameters are designed only to show in the infobox if something is entered. They can be left in the template and empty if the item does not pertain to the article or if the information is not known at the time the template is added.
The code_name field is an exception. If left empty the infobox will not generate a title. If the title for the infobox is the same as the title of the article, code_name can either be deleted or commented out. The later is preferable since the name of the article, or the preferred name of the infobox may change.
For multiple items in one field, separate each with <br />.
Example: creators=Stan Lee<br />Jack Kirby
Placing images in the infobox uses three fields:
- image which is just the filname of the image. The template will add the markup to show the image.
  Example: image= example.jpg
- imagesize which is the width the image will display at. The template will only accept a number here. If left empty 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 maximum width of 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 original source published source of the image and the artist(s).
Example: A comic book issue cover would be captioned as "Wolverine vol 2, #17. Art by John Byrne."
To keep in line with Wikipedia:Alternative text for images, alt needs to be updated with the "text alternative" of the image. This is not the same as the caption. It should also be kept short, but needs to be descriptive of the image.
For debut, provide the first appearance of the character concept.
- debutmo and debutyr can be used in conjunction with debut. When this is done:
  - debut is only the title, volume number, and issue number
  - debutmo is the month, season or week specified in the issue's cover date. This field is optional so it can be left out if no "month" is part of the cover date.
  - debutyr is the four digit year noted in the cover date. This will automatically link the year to the appropriate "Year in comics" list article. If this field is not present, only the information in debut will show up in the infobox.

Specific elements

For creators, as with debut, list only the creators responsible for the initial character concept.
characters should list the relevant characters in publication order. Convention is that the current character(s) using the code_name should be bolded. This is not a guideline or part of an existing Manual of style, just how the template is currently being applied.
seealso is a catch all for relevant team articles and/or expanded character lists.

"Alternate versions" articles

{{Infobox comics set index
|code_name  = Required
|AV         = y
|image      = <!-- filename format only -->
|imagesize  = <!-- default 250 -->
|caption    = 
|alt        = 
|publisher  = 
|debut      = 
|debutmo    = 
|debutyr    = 
|creators   = 
|characters = 
|seealso    = 
|sortkey    = 
}}

This variation is designed specifically for "Alternate versions of <Foo>" articles.

Parameter changes

AV tells the template that the infobox has been placed on an "Alternate versions" article. Most of the parameters will function normally.
code_name is required with this version since the infobox title will show as "Alternate versions of 'code-name'". "the" can be added for characters like "the Punisher" or "the Thing".
Leaving image enpty will result in the "request for image" place holder not being shown. This version of the template assumes that no image is needed.

Categorization changes

This version will only place the article into Category:Alternative versions of comics characters, so only the sortkey parameter is available. debutyr will not add a category for these articles.

sortkey is optional since sorting will default to code_name. If "the" has been included under code_name, sortkey must be used to correctly sort the article.
Example: "code_name=the Punisher" would default sort under "t". Adding "sortkey=Punisher" would move the article to "P".

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In-universe infoboxes	{{Infobox comic}} {{Infobox comics character}} {{Infobox comics element}} {{Infobox comics organization}} {{Infobox comics species}} {{Infobox comics story arc}}
Publication infoboxes	{{Infobox animanga}} {{Infobox Asian comic series}} {{Infobox comic book title}} {{Infobox comics creator}} {{Infobox comics creator biblio}} {{Infobox comics in other media}}} {{Infobox comics meta series}} {{Infobox comics nationality}} {{Infobox comics set index}} {{Infobox comic strip}} {{Infobox graphic novel}} {{Infobox manhua}} {{Infobox manhwa}} {{Infobox original English manga}} {{Infobox Star Wars comics}}
Composite infoboxes	{{Infobox comics set and title}} {{Infobox comics species and title}} {{Infobox comics team and title}}