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Ultraman of the Crime Syndicate of America by David Finch

Artist: David Finch (Penciller)

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Ultraman of the Crime Syndicate of America by David Finch Comic Art

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Ultraman from JLA 29 by Sekowsky

Ultraman from JLA 29 by Sekowsky (printed)

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Title:	Ultraman of the Crime Syndicate of America by David Finch
Artist:	David Finch (Penciller)
Media Type:	Pencil
Art Type:	Convention Sketch
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	4,751
Likes on CAF:	9 10
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	5/14/2017
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As has been well documented elsewhere in my gallery, JLA 29 by Gardner Fox, Mike Sekowsky, and Bernard Sachs was my first comic and to say that it had an impact on my life would understate the obvious.

That issue was the second cross-over with the original super-team, the Justice Society of America, and the JLA. The cross-over was needed to combat the evil JLA doppelgangers - the Crime Syndicate of America.

Due to my love of the book and her love for me, Kathy bought me a page from that book featuring the lead villain - Ultraman. I've also had the cover homaged twice. Once as a 3D Shadowbox and once as a parody cover based on Captain Carrot.

I have liked the CSA ever since that issue.

Not too long ago, David Finch helped revive and reshape them for DC's nu52 in the story Forever Evil.

David was a guest at Comicpalooza 2017 and though I had not planned to spend any money and was in line for just an autograph, I changed my mind and had him draw his Ultraman for me.

David doesn't just whip out a sketch, he takes his time and does people in order and in real-time so it takes awhile. Naturally, the folks in the line talk to each other and David. Our line would let signers with a reasonable number of books skip (I liked that).

Anyway, I came to find out that David liked Sponge Bob and that his son Isaac is a really big fan. I pointed out that the voice talent was at the show. He wanted to get an autograph from Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants for Isaac. I offered to use my VIP wristband to help him cut the line since he didn't have a lot of time to stand in line.

On Saturday, we made our run. We moved to almost the front of the line, they gave David a print of the characters as part of the autograph fee, and we started talking. I mentioned his comics, Tom's manager at the con looked at him, I said, "This is David Finch." The guy went all fan-girl. I have honestly never seen a comic book fan get so caught up meeting a favorite artist. He was thrilled. David was embarrassed. He gave David his money back and said he'd get the Tom and the others (Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick Star) and Rodger Bumpass (Squidward Tentacles)).

It was quite a surprise for all of us. I'm not sure that anyone else in line was impressed, but David managed to save a lot of time and money. :) I made a new friend.

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Shelton Bryant
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/15/2017

Wow!! Whatta Gem!!!! Art in Progress !!!!

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/15/2017

A Great piece for a true Gentleman Fan

Bill Lait
Member Since 2009

Posted on 5/15/2017

Nice sketch and a nice story, too. Congrats, Alex!

Mighty Hal
Member Since 2008

Posted on 5/15/2017

I always enjoy the stories associated with your art. It makes your gallery a fun place to visit. Thanks for sharing.

Timothy Guerrero
Member Since 2009

Posted on 5/15/2017

Wow, great story Alex! And a fantastic piece of art too!

Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006

Posted on 5/16/2017

Cheers to Earth 3 villains and the writers and artists who make us love 'em when their bad. Also, salute to SpongeBob SquarePants and "going fan girl."

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