Thread:Tupka217/@comment-24172144-20140614165802/@comment-220364-20140614180713

FWIW this is how I'm going at things:
 * Unless the is a fundamental change - basically an "in name only" or "in costume only" use is where I start to approach this - I'll add the creator(s) that credited for the original character and the creator(s) of the adaptation. I'll also note which is which with a code memo (text wrapped with ).
 * Contractual obligations of the publisher to credit someone as a "creator" of the costume and/or name bother me. Kane's ego aside, there is little reason to credit him for McGinnis. I do get murky on this with things like the "Super-Batman of Earth-X" and original CSA characters though...
 * Minor tweaks to backstory are not the hallmarks of an entirely new character. And yes, things like "Lex is a Good Guy" is minor. As for Inertia... it may not be minor, but if they are basing the character on Kid Flash/Iris West II, then those creators should be credited.