In some ways, is it better to thave more general all-encompassing stuff in the "big" entries?
Yes, but we don't even have that now.
Kal's Pal gave a really nice template on what the topics should be, if we only followed that then we would have something special:
Guys, I've written up a possible 'Table of Contents' that could be used (and editied) for Superboy (just to maybe jumpstart interest in contributing to the entry), what do you think?
Overview
Origin
The Secret Identity
The Costume
Smallville
The Super-Powers
The Vulnerabilities
The Boy Himself (as Clark Kent)
The Boy Himself (as Superboy)
Family, Friends and Allies
-Raised By Jonathan and Martha Kent
-The Relationship with Lana Lang
-The Friendship with Pete Ross
-Ally of the Legion of Super-Heroes
-As the Owner of Krypto the Super-Dog
Relationship with the Law-Enforcement Establishment
The Texts
-Locales
-Developments
--Encountering his Future Self (as Superman)
--Encountering Supergirl
--Death of the Kents
--Becoming Superman