Cover to Zatanna: Everyday Magic (October 2003). Art by Brian Bolland.
Publication information
Publisher
DC Comics
First appearance
Hawkman #4 (October 10th 1964)
Created by
Gardner Fox (writer) Murphy Anderson (artist)
In-story information
Alter ego
Zatanna Zatara
Species
Homo magi
Place of origin
San Francisco, California
Team affiliations
Justice League Dark Justice League Sentinels of Magic Seven Soldiers
Partnerships
Doctor Fate Zatara John Constantine Batman Nick Necro Swamp Thing Vixen Wonder Woman The Flash Black Canary Raven
Notable aliases
Mistress of Magic Princess of Prestidigitation Sorceress Supreme
Abilities
Mastery of various forms of magic; primarily commands magical energies and spell-casting through speaking commands backwards, although not required
Occult and demonology expert
Master stage magician and escape artist
Skilled hand-to-hand combatant
Altered in-story information for adaptations to other media
Partnerships
Kahlid Nassour (protégé) Traci 13 (protégé) Mary Marvel (protégé)
Notable aliases
Doctor Fate
Zatanna Zatara (/zəˈtænəzəˈtɑːrə/), commonly known mononymously as Zatanna, is a fictional magician appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Gardner Fox and Murphy Anderson, and first appeared in Hawkman #4 (November 1964).[1]
Zatanna holds the distinction of being the daughter of the renowned magician Zatara and belonging to the homo magi race, a unique subset of humanity endowed with innate magical abilities. Widely recognized for her exceptional skills as a professional illusionist, she captivates audiences with her mesmerizing performances with both stage and actual magic. In addition to her stage persona, Zatanna assumes the mantle of a mystic superhero, wholeheartedly dedicating herself to the quest of thwarting malevolent forces. Zatanna's extensive understanding of magic and her proficiency in wielding its powers have established her as a highly sought-after consultant in matters pertaining to the arcane arts. Her expertise, coupled with her natural leadership qualities, has led to her assuming prominent roles within the DC Universe. Notably, she has taken up leadership positions in both the contemporary Justice League, a renowned superhero team, and its offshoot branch, the Justice League Dark, which specializes in confronting supernatural threats. This recognition as one of the foremost practitioners of magic solidifies Zatanna's standing as a prominent figure in the DC Universe.[2][3]
Zatanna has appeared in several different media adaptations, including appearing in several television series in the DC Animated Universe, notably voiced by Julie Brown and Jennifer Hale. She has also appeared as a recurring character in the final three seasons of Smallville, portrayed by actress Serinda Swan. A younger version of the character also appears in Young Justice and Justice League Action, voiced by Lacey Chabert, and in DC Super Hero Girls, voiced by Kari Wahlgren.
^Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Korte, Steve; Manning, Matt; Wiacek, Win; Wilson, Sven (2016). The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe. DK Publishing. p. 338. ISBN 978-1-4654-5357-0.
^Alan Cowsill; Alexander Irvine; Steven Korté; Matthew K. Manning; Stephen Wiacek; Sven Wilson (2016). The DC comics encyclopedia: the definitive guide to the characters of the DC universe (First American ed.). New York, New York: DC Comics. ISBN 978-1-4654-5357-0. OCLC 936192301.
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