Real Power Part 10: Zatanna

August 15, 2008
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Continuing a series of blogs that was inspired by the Adam Hughes poster The Real Power of the DC Universe.

Today we move to Zatanna. More and more these days it seems that Zatanna is getting more and more page time. I think it’s because editors at DC realize that she more than just a pretty face in fish nets and a top hat. As seen in the pages of Countdown, Zatanna is very formidable and can be adapted to many different situations.

Originating from the Silver Age, Zatanna, is the daughter of the DCU’s greatest magician Giovanni Zatara, who was a hero in the Golden Age. She first appeared in Hawkman #4 and has teamed up with many heroes including Batman, The Atom and others before joining the Justice League of America. Let’s take a look at where you can find more of her and some collected editions:

  • JLA: Zatanna’s Search The Silver Age saga that introduced Zatanna. Collects The Atom #19, Hawkman #4, Green Lantern #42, Detective Comics #335, #355 And Justice League of America #51. Also, a 10-page Zatanna origin by Gerry Conway and Romeo Tanghal.
  • Everyday Magic (One-shot) by Paul Dini. Zatanna and John Constantine?!?!
  • Identity Crisis HC Zatanna takes care of Dr, Light and even Batman.
  • Seven Soldiers of Victory Vol. 1 (of 4) Grant Morrison’s epic. Collects Seven Soldiers of Victory #0, Seven Soldiers: Shining Knight #1-2, Seven Soldiers: The Guardian #1-2, Seven Soldiers: Zatanna #1-2 and Seven Soldiers: Klarion #1.

Currently Zatanna can be seen in the pages of Justice League of America, where she is current member.

Related posts:

  1. Real Power Part 7: Vixen
  2. Real Power Part 3: Power Girl
  3. Real Power Part 6: Black Canary
  4. Real Power Part 4: Oracle
  5. Real Power Part 5: Supergirl

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3 Responses to Real Power Part 10: Zatanna

  1. daily comic book guy on November 7, 2008 at 11:23 pm

    I thought I was the only one following Zatanna, but here I find you posting this great little post. Awesome!

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  2. Chris Marshall on November 8, 2008 at 12:27 am

    Glad you liked it! Come by any time.

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  3. Matthew Rodriguez on August 27, 2011 at 7:22 am

    Great post about Zatanna!! She is my #1 favorite DC Comics female character & for the reasons you listed and more! One of my favorite comics with her actually is a fairly older one — Justice League of America vol. 1 #87: http://www.comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=60746
    And another top favorite is the Zatanna Special from 1987: http://www.comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=66499

    And I love the way Adam Hughes portrays her in this “Real Power of the DCU” poster.

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