Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Timeline of the DC Universe

Timeline of the DC Universe

Timeline of the DC Universe (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) (delete) – (View log)

In-universe fictional timeline with precious little real-world context and a lot of original research. Given DC Comics constantly revises its timeline, any attempt to create a cohesive timeline of the millieu would be original research and fan-fiction. Definitely not of encyclopedic merit. WesleyDodds (talk) 02:36, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

I am also nominating the following related article for similar reasons:

Timeline of the Marvel Universe (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

• Oppose - The information can be presented based upon primary and other sources. Such sources are indeed allowed, within specific guidelines. See WP:OR##Primary, secondary, and tertiary_sources. AFD isn't cleanup. - jc37 03:00, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

The problem with the primary sources is that they are fictional and contradictory. These lists are essentially plot summary gone mad. WesleyDodds (talk) 03:13, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

• Strong delete In-universe, contradictory, no secondary sources. Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • ^{(Broken clamshells • Otter chirps • HELP)} 03:18, 11 September 2008 (UTC)