I'm getting a few more sleepless nights than I used to, but this isn't an opportunity that comes along everyday, so it's worth some bags under the eyes! IGN Comics: Most artists not only have their editor to consult for feedback but the writer as well (and vice versa). Does being the writer on Dark Knight impact your typical schedule to any significant degree? Was there an adjustment period there? Finch: I had some lead time that let me do the heavy writing work without too much pressure, but it definitely is a commitment. IGN Comics: The vast, vast majority of artists in the industry can only handle one ongoing interior art assignment at a time. I'm starting to loosen up and let the things that come more naturally in the drawing stage stay more undefined, but keeping the overall planning pretty controlled. How do you do it? Do you write out a full script ahead of time or let your instincts as an artist guide from a more vague outline? How does that creative process work here? Finch: I started out with a very tight outline for my first six issues, and I wrote the first script out completely before I started, but I'm finding that I'm tweaking and changing along the way. IGN Comics: Obviously being the writer and artist you can approach the creation of the series from any number of angles. I love to have the control to tell the kind of visual stories that I want to, but the characters and their journeys are very important to me too. What made you pursue the writing side of the series? Was this something you had been wanting to do for a while? Finch: I've wanted to have more of a direct input in regards to story for a while, and this was a great opportunity to jump in and run with it. IGN Comics: Batman: The Dark Knight has the distinction for you, and for the readers, of being a series that you not only draw but write as well. It's the mood of Gotham City, and all of his crazy villians that make the book what it is. Batman really is about a lot more than just Bruce Wayne though. Why Batman? Is it the character? The vibe or tone of the franchise? Is it the thrill of Gotham City – its villains? David Finch: I've always been a big Batman fan, so getting the chance to put my mark on the character was very important to me. I have to imagine you did have significant input in that, and could have picked from much of DC's library. IGN Comics: First off, you're newly exclusive to DC and your first regular interior assignment is with Batman.
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