Zatanna (comic book)

Zatanna is a series of American comic book featuring the eponymous superhero of the same name, created by screenwriter Paul Dini and French artist Stéphane Roux.

The second, ongoing series was originally conceived as a project in 2007, but Paul Dini delayed it until 2010 due to other commitments and a desire to work with Zatanna when the timing felt right for him.

Set in the fictional DC Universe, the plot introduces both new characters created specifically for the saga and iconic figures from the publisher's history, as it recounts the magician and heroine's adventures.

After completing her final performance of the day, Zatanna is approached by Detective Dale Colton of the San Francisco Police Department, who seeks her assistance with a series of mysterious murders in the city.

Following this confrontation, Zatanna aids Justice League members Vixen and Black Canary in defeating a pack of werehyenas.

During her Las Vegas performance, she is enchanted by Sonny Raymond, the casino owner, who plans to offer her soul to the demon Mammon.

Subsequently, Zatanna is summoned by the Spectre to investigate a new mystical pact made by Brother Night, who has escaped from prison.

Returning to her Gotham City mansion after her tour, Zatanna is visited by Uriah, a young boy from Limbo who wishes to be her apprentice.

Andy Frisk from Comic Book Bin rated the first issue of the series 7.5 out of 10 stars and described Stéphane Roux’s work as "very solid and smooth.

"[6] Zack Little from Inside Pulse thought Jamal Igle’s drawing style was "good," noting that his technique's best feature was "the attention he pays to detail."

He also mentioned in his review of issue eleven that the characters Mikey Dowling and Brother Night were "the main attraction of the volume" and a "little bundle of suspense", respectively.