DC Comics announces "Justice League of America" for The New 52

Announced at this year's Fan Expo Toronto during the DC Entertainment-All Access Sunday Panel, DC Comics is bringing together writer Geoff Johns and artist David Finch for a brand new Justice League book that has familiar characters forming a new group under the guidance of Steve Trevor - say hello to the Justice League Of America! Debuting sometime in 2013, the new ongoing series for The New 52 Era will features Martian Manhunter, Katana, Green Arrow, Hawkman, Catwoman, Vibe, Stargirl, and new Green Lantern Baz, who form a group that acts a "shadow unit" under the premiere Justice League group that's headlined by Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and Cyborg. Read up more about this special announcement and get info via the source post at DC Comics.com!

Justice League Of America, by Johns and Finch, forms up on 2013!

*Originally posted by Timzster on The Crusader's Realm

Where's Finch?! - A Batman Fan Film

Here it is... Justice PH/ Gotham PH and Gotham Madness star in their very first and simple Batman fan film feature!

"WHERE'S FINCH?!"

"On March 2012, DC Comics talent and Batman: The Dark Knight writer/ artist David Finch was invited to Fully Booked.


However, something unexpected happened, prompting Batman and his allies from Gotham PH to respond to a situation. Finch was unable to make his trip, and suspicions arose that Gotham Madness may be behind the delays. With that, The Dark Knight set out on his own investigation and ends up paying a visit to his old archnemesis... The Joker."

Timzster Productions presents "Where's Finch?!"



Where's Finch?! - A Batman Fan Film

A fan film by Batfans for Batfans!

Special Thanks goes out to Justice PH/ Gotham PH, Gotham Madness, Fully Booked, DC Comics, and David Finch!

*Disclaimer: Batman and all related characters are properties of DC Comics and Warner Bros. This is a non-profit fan film by fans who appreciate and love the comics, books, shows, and movies the franchise promotes and is based upon.

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*Originally posted by Timzster in Timzster

David Finch Last Day Signing at Fully Booked!

03.19.2012 – It was the last day David Finch appears exclusively at Fully Booked. They where a few minutes behind schedule when he started his talk past 3PM where he had a live art in making Moon Knight as his topic with layers of detail in it. Comic Odyssey had a selling section in-between the elevator and the escalator which had some of Finch’s previous work at Marvel. Sandy mentioned how gratifying for him to have this experience here as each person who had brought something for him to sign had a memorable photo that day.

David Finch and Fully Booked Saves The Day!

03.18.2012 – David Finch is finally in Manila! We thought he won’t make it until the news that highlighted the cancellation of his tour. This was about his passport forgotten to be renewed but unlike in the Philippines where you have to go through a lot just to apply one he had it updated in a week. Earlier at 11AM Finch sat with bloggers for a special interview and the sub group of Justice PH known as Gotham Nights which provided flair to the event that was billed as one of Fully Booked’s biggest draw since Neil Gaiman conquered the wall of sound in 2005.

Fully Booked: David Finch will be in Manila this March 17 and 18!

Announced by Comic Odyssey earlier in the day, Fully Booked has officially announced via their Tumblr page that DC Comics artist David Finch will be coming to Manila, Philippines on March 17 and 18 to meet and greet fans at the bookstore's branch at Bonifacio High Street. This comes after last week's unfortunate news, where unforeseen circumstances had to force Mr. Finch to miss his scheduled tour for March 11, 12, and 13. Now the man behind Batman: The Dark Knight  is really coming this time, and anyone living in Manila who's a fan of his works and comics will surely want to plan their weekends for this!

Here's the official announcement from Fully Booked themselves via Tumblr!

"David Finch in Manila has been rescheduled to THIS WEEKEND! :-) We are very happy to announce this and will be releasing the details as soon as we can. Kindly stay tuned and help spread the word to the rest of his fans! :-)"


Be sure to catch David Finch at Fully Booked at BHS this Saturday and Sunday! Also, resident DC Comics cosplayers Justice PH/ Gotham PH and Gotham Madness will be there to support the artist and bookstore, wearing the cape, cowl, and uniforms of the characters from the Batman universe! See you all there!

Fully Booked: Important Update on David Finch in Manila

I'd thought I'd share this bit of breaking news to everyone who was looking forward to seeing DC Comics artist and writer David Finch in Manila from March 11, 12, and 13. Via Fully Booked's official website, here's the announcement:

IMPORTANT UPDATE: 


David Finch in Manila Dear Customers and David Finch Fans, 


Thank you all for your enthusiasm and support for David Finch's visit! We regret to inform you that his visit to Manila this March 11-13 will no longer push through. David was already at the airport, checked-in, and ready to board the plane, when it was discovered that his passport expires in June of this year. Since a passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months to travel, David was not allowed to board the plane. 


We share your disappointment at this turn of events. Likewise, David is also regretful as he is very much excited to meet his fans here. 


David Finch will definitely still come to Manila, but at a later date. Please stay tuned for details.


UPDATE 2 From Timzster and Justice PH:



To those who read Fully Booked's announcement on David Finch,


I'm sure you've read the update by now, and it's unfortunate news indeed that the DC Comics artist won't be able to attend his scheduled tour. However, I and the rest of Gotham PH (Justice Ph) and Gotham Madness will still be in Bonifacio High Street tomorrow to make the most of things and do what we do best - suit up and entertain as the heroes we've come to admire and love reading in comics. We'll be there in full force as the Batman family and his accompanying Rogues Gallery, so expect to see the likes of The Dark Knight, Nightwing, Red Robin, Robin, Batgirl, The Joker, Harley Quinn, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, and more.


I have been informed by Fully Booked themselves that we'll be giving some Batman stuff to those still going tomorrow. Mr. Finch may not be around, but treat it as a gathering of the local Batman cosplay community if you will, and feel free to take pictures with us if you're in the area! If any of you still want to pass by and have some fun with the family, here's a good reason to take them to Bonifacio Global City and Fully Booked tomorrow.:)


 Tim/ Timzster


UPDATE 3: (Sat 1:55pm)


Just got final word from Fully Booked on the cosplay appearance of Gotham PH (Justice Ph) and Gotham Madness. Sorry fellas, that's been postponed until the time David Finch actually visits.:(



Any developments or updates arrive, I'll post it here, and check on the official Fully Booked site for details.



*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

Promoting David Finch in Manila! - Fully Booked, Gotham PH, and Gotham Madness!

On March 11, 12, and 13, Fully Booked will bring DC Comics Writer/ Artist David Finch to the Philippines for a 3 day meet and greet session with fans and collectors! To promote the occasion and spread awareness, the bookstore has teamed up with the members of Gotham PH (the Gotham City branch of "Justice PH") and Gotham Madness - Filipino cosplayers who portray their favorite comic book characters, and in this case, members of Batman universe! Once again stepping into the shoes of The Dark Knight himself, I along with my fellow heroes and villains spread the word by distributing stickers and pins promoting Mr. Finch's visit to Manila, as well as posing for photos with people and citizens of all ages!

Via their official blog The Source, DC Comics has revealed their variant cover to Justice League #1, which is illustrated by David Finch. The book, penned by Geoff Johns and pencilled by Jim Lee, will usher in "The New 52" continuity of DC Comics, and will see official release on newsstands and comic book shops come August 31. Check out Finch's variant covers (colored and sketched versions) below.

For more info and news, visit the source post at DC The Source!

Crusader Comic Book Review: Batman: The Return #1

It's a great week for Bat fans, and I say this without any exaggeration in mind. A new beginning has dawned over the saga of The Dark Knight, and it involves escalating his war against crime by taking it to a new level. As witnessed at the end of Batman and Robin #16, Batman will take his fight worldwide, and he's going to expand his reach by recruiting some of the best and brightest to become Batmen of their respective countries.

If that concept doesn't sound enticing enough, then blame writer Grant Morrison for it. He's the brains behind the Caped Crusader's adventures ever since he introduced his biological son, Damian Wayne, into mainstream DC continuity, and so far that idea has been embraced and accepted by fans worldwide. As I've said many times before, if there's one thing to be said about the Scotsman, it's his tenacity to make the unexpected WORK and inevitably PAYOFF by the end, and he's pretty much accomplished what he set forth to do when he wrangled Bruce Wayne through time and brought him back to the present day. Now that the original Dark Knight is back, the focus can now shift to his spotlight, which now has room for more than his lone shadow apparently.


Batman : The Return #1
Written By: Grant Morrison
Illustrated By: David Finch
Cover By: David Finch