Newsarama chatted with Justice League of America artist David Finch about what he’s bringing to the book, how it compares to his Marvel work, being on schedule, and more interesting to lantern fans, Simon Baz. So read below for some choice quotes from Finch.
On Simon Baz
Nrama: You also mentioned Green Lantern, but he’s the new Green Lantern, Simon Baz. We’ve seen him interact a little with the Justice League and the Corps, but what’s his interaction like on this team? And how are you approaching his character?
Finch: I really enjoy drawing him, and he’s got a look that’s pretty well established, like you said. As far as his place on the team, I really can’t say too much about it. But I think it’s safe to say that the way he was treated in Green Lantern is different from how he fits with this team.
On Scheduling Issues:
Nrama: I know that you struggled with your schedule when you first came to DC, but once you stopped writing, you’ve really been on a roll. It makes you a lot quicker artist when you don’t have to worry about writing the story?
Finch: Oh yeah. It’s totally different working from someone else’s script and not having to write.
But you know, when it comes down to it, drawing in a timely way is all about discipline. With kids and a lot of stuff going on at home, it’s easy to let yourself get distracted, and even get lazy sometimes. You really have to be pretty on-the-ball to keep this job going.
I feel like I’m really back on track with the monthly schedule, and like you said, I have been for awhile.
I think the approach right now is what needed to happen with the business. None of the books are able to ship late anymore. And so retailers can tell people when a book is advertised to come out, and it’s really going to come out then.
The industry seems to be a lot healthier this year than it was last year, and I honestly think that’s part of it, or at least it’s helped.
I feel like I’m good about working to expectations. If I feel like I can get away with being late, it’s really difficult for me to avoid being late. But if I feel like it’s absolutely important that I get it done on time, I’m going to be able to get it done on time.
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