Gotham Wiki

Gotham Wiki's users are expected to adhere to policies and follow guidelines, and with manual of style these are no different.

Naming Articles

There are several rules to article names on Gotham Wiki.

  • Article names should have the first letter of every word capitalized, except for prepositions e.g. "of", "in".
  • Naming for character articles must not use the character's title e.g. "Francis Dulmacher" not "Dr. Francis Dulmacher", "Carmine Falcone" not "Don Carmine Falcone". Only time a title may be used, is when a first name isn't given.

Perspective

Articles on Gotham Wiki are one of two types:

  • In-universe: Articles should be written as if the Gotham universe was the real world. For example, book articles should not be referred to in a sentence. These articles include all character, location, flora and fauna, event etc. articles. Basically, any article without a real world article is an in-universe article.
  • Real world: Articles should be written from "our", "real world" perspective. Including cast and crew.

Usage and Spelling

Style and Language

Formal use of language is mandatory on all canon mainspace articles. Mainspace articles on Gotham Wiki aim to be as encyclopedic and authoritative as possible, and this is not possible without appropriate use of language.

Spelling

American spelling is mandated on all canon mainspace articles on Gotham Wiki, on any template transcribed on articles, and on all official announcements. Users' local spellings may, however, be used on any talk page or user page.

Quotes

All quotes must be written in Spoken English is. You may only add lines that fit the character or object's narrative.

Bias

All edits on Gotham Wiki should only use Factual and official sources and should never be opinionated. An example of a biased edit would be: "Executive producer, John Stephens, has said on multiple occasions that Jerome Valeska is not the Joker. This is probably not the case because that would cheapen the character of the Joker."

Political opinions are not allowed on this site under any circumstances.