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Superstar artist David Finch signs exclusive contract with DC

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

By Alex Segura

You didn’t think we’d come into 2010 quietly, did you?

Of course not. Take a few deep breaths. We know the headline’s a doozy. But it’s also true: Mega-popular artist David Finch, who’s made a name for himself working on every title under the sun for Marvel will be calling the DCU his home base for the foreseeable future — and we couldn’t be happier.

Where can you expect to see Finch’s hyperkinetic pencils and expressive linework? Well, let’s not get ahead of ourselves, shall we? Take a moment to bask in the glow of the news. Done? OK. We managed to get a few minutes of David’s time to discuss his decision to come to DC. So take it away, Dave:

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the DC family! It feels too good to be true that I’m going to have the chance to draw some of the most dynamic, iconic, and fun characters in the business. I’ve been a DC comics fan for a very long time, so it’s a very big honor to finally have a part in their creation.”

For more on Finch’s move to DC, swing by COMIC BOOK RESOURCES to read the first interview with the newly-minted DC creator.

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31 Responses to “Superstar artist David Finch signs exclusive contract with DC”

  1. Black Manta says on January 5th, 2010 at 9:18 am :

    David Finch on Aquaman #1… make it happen

  2. markajcook says on January 5th, 2010 at 10:02 am :

    Great way to start the year, DC!

    How about Ed Brubaker and Jeph Loeb, too?

  3. glmax says on January 5th, 2010 at 11:02 am :

    Batman is never gonna look better

  4. Websnap says on January 5th, 2010 at 11:20 am :

    Jeph Loeb WAS great, but after Ultimatum… they can keep him… At the very least, I don’t want him around characters I care about…

  5. Websnap says on January 5th, 2010 at 11:20 am :

    …lest they get eaten by the blob… (oops, spoiler alert)

  6. meisterlegion says on January 5th, 2010 at 11:31 am :

    I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: No matter how good the story is, if the art is weak, I’ll pass it on by on the shelf. David’s work is strong and looks fantasic. He draws women and men both really well - his Captain America is so detailed. I’m stoked that we snatched him up exclusively. “Hyperkinetic” is perfect word for his amazing drawings.

  7. richjohnston says on January 5th, 2010 at 11:40 am :

    And for an earlir version of this story see BleedingCool.com

  8. patrick says on January 5th, 2010 at 11:47 am :

    Sweet!!! He’s gotta draw Batman, he was born to draw Batman.

  9. Michel Nadorp says on January 5th, 2010 at 11:49 am :

    I didn’t see this one coming! Finch is a very big fish. A powerhouse artist. Bravo DC! I hope he doesn’t get the same inker Mark Bagley has, though…

  10. ryaztek says on January 5th, 2010 at 12:04 pm :

    I second the vote for Finch on Aquaman and Mera…I imagine his underwater art would be amazing!

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  12. thephylemon says on January 5th, 2010 at 12:34 pm :

    Don’t we still need an artist to work with Levitz on Adventure Comics? Levitz and Finch would be a superstar creative team.

  13. batcavejanitor says on January 5th, 2010 at 12:43 pm :

    AWESOME NEWS! Just please don’t place him on a long-term video game project like that other great guy. What was his name?

  14. dusk83 says on January 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm :

    Awesome News! Thanx!

  15. dusk83 says on January 5th, 2010 at 1:02 pm :

    I hope he does Batman

  16. kalel39 says on January 5th, 2010 at 1:45 pm :

    Fanflippintastic!

    Love to see him on a team book…or Superman for sure!

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  21. Mostskillz says on January 5th, 2010 at 2:34 pm :

    This is fantastic news for DC!

    Another reason to Make Mine DC! =P

  22. thecoyotegospel says on January 5th, 2010 at 2:44 pm :

    Well, I suppose I’m just a Negative Nancy here, but I think that Finch’s work is way over-rendered and that he has a lot of issues distinguishing characters with facial expressions. As a fan of both companies, I think that Finch’s work suits the darker corners of the Marvel U. better than it suits the DCU. I guess he’ll definitely find a home in the Bat books, but I was so disgusted by his work on Ultimatum (where Loeb deserves most of the blame, but definitely not all) that this announcement does nothing for me.

  23. thecoyotegospel says on January 5th, 2010 at 2:47 pm :

    Uhm, well, in the sense of being fair, his painted work is extremely beautiful. I hope DC can peg him for a few painted covers before moving him to interiors. That was positive, right?

  24. Michel Nadorp says on January 5th, 2010 at 4:43 pm :

    It would be great to see him do an arc on Batman and Robin. And then he should definitely do a Lobo story!

  25. albatross says on January 5th, 2010 at 6:23 pm :

    Aaaawesome!!!! Finch seems to only be getting better, so I highly anticipate his DC work! As for bringing in Brubaker and Loeb… are we thinking about the same Jeph Loeb? His Superman/Batman stuff was aamazing, but most of his Marvel stuff has been yeesh. No thanks! I’ll take Finch! Just give him a writer that really cares about the characters and stories!! (Geoff Johns?? A-Qua-Man???)

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  30. holycrappe says on January 8th, 2010 at 12:34 am :

    good times, cant wait

  31. polly_says says on January 8th, 2010 at 1:33 pm :

    NO AQUAMAN, NO AQUAMAN, NO AQUAMAN.

    I HOPE YOU ALL CALL ME OUT ON THIS, BUT STOP IT WITH THE AQUAMAN. STOP ASKING DIDIO IN EVERY 20 (NOW 10) QUESTIONS ON NEWSARAMA, STOP SAYING JOHNS NEEDS TO DO AN AQUAMAN REBIRTH.

    LEAVE THE MER…MAN, IN THE DEAD FOR ALL I CARE.

    I LOVE EVERY CHARACTER DC PUTS OUT AND I HAVE A 90% CONSUMPTION OF DC PRODUCT, BUT ALL THE WHINING ABOUT THIS GUY NOW MAKES ME SO….UGH!

    JUST DROP IT ALREADY.

    I VENTED.

    FINCH IS THE MAN AND IF YOU DON’T THINK SO, YOUR LOSS. LOEB SUCKS ON HIS ULTIMATUM OR WHOLE ULTIMATE STORYLINE. SAME WITH THE HULK…RED? yawn……

    now you may call me out and yell blasphemy fanbots…

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