Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of anthropomorphic animal superheroes

The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was Move to List of animal superheroes. While there is no consensus to delete, most participants have commented on the title being incorrect or redundant. Best solution seems to be to move to List of animal superheroes. Further, commenters have suggested that the list be better organized (perhaps by medium, franchise, or species) to provide better information and navigation. ST47 (talk) 19:45, 2 June 2019 (UTC)[reply]

List of anthropomorphic animal superheroes[edit]

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Unsourced and no evidence of notability. Contents reflect unclear inclusion criteria and lack of maintenance of redlinks. –LaundryPizza03 (d c̄) 17:40, 26 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Lists-related deletion discussions. IntoThinAir (talk) 17:47, 26 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Fictional elements-related deletion discussions. IntoThinAir (talk) 17:47, 26 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Delete Sort of a fancrufty categorization here without inclusion criteria. What animal superhero isn't anthropomorphic, wouldn't it need to be by definition? Reywas92^Talk 19:12, 26 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Delete A google search of the topic reveals only this article, mirrors, TVTropes (NOT a reliable source), and a WatchMojo Top 10. As such, no evidence of passing WP:LISTN. At the very least move to "List of animal superheroes" since no other source but this and mirrors mention anthropomorphism, but I don't think that's in order. – John M Wolfson (talk • contribs) 22:21, 26 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Keep The word anthropomorphic should be dropped from the title as list of animal superheroes goes to the same page and better reflects the contents: characters like Krypto and Detective Chimp. The nomination complains that there are no sources but, as usual, that's just a matter of looking for them. Here's a selection:

The 15 Coolest Superhero Animals
Superheroes and Critical Animal Studies
DC Super-Pets Character Encyclopedia
The League of Regrettable Sidekicks
Creatures Great and Small
More than Pets: Marvel and DC's Greatest Animal Characters

Andrew D. (talk) 09:37, 27 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Keep We have a category for animal superheros, so why not a list? List offers the opportunity to expand with more information about each entry like other articles that list superheros has such as List of black superheroes. Plenty of blue links so its a valid list that aids in navigation. I think it should be renamed List of talking animals found in comic books. Do all of these animals have super powers or do some just talk? Are they all heroes or are some villains or neutrals? Dream Focus 12:10, 28 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Keep but Rename - The "anthromorphic" should be removed from the title, and the article needs massive amounts of cleanup, but the concept itself makes for a valid list. Rorshacma (talk) 17:32, 28 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Comment I'm undecided on if this should be kept, but if it is it needs to be renamed and refocused. "Anthropomorphic" should be removed as redundant. "Superheroes" is both overly narrow and unclear. The Ninja Turtles are on the list, but their only "powers" are being anthropomorphic turtles and trained in martial arts. I would also recommend dividing it by medium of first appearance and/or revising it as a table to provide some kind of order. Argento Surfer (talk) 18:55, 28 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.