>>104448614>>104448651>>104448843David Finch was on vacation.
The editor didn't want to make Finch cut his vacation short to draw the proposal issue, and found a backup artist.
King, being a prissy little egomaniac bitch, threw a bitchfit that such an important moment NEEDED to be drawn by the regular artist.
The editor objected, was removed from the book, and punted over to Vertigo.
Finch was called back from his vacation early and drew the issue.
David Finch has not worked for DC beyond covers since.
The proposal and further buildup to the marriage was spiked into the ground by King a year later.
King's ego continues to grow and he basically has Bendis-tier free reign at the company.