Zatanna (comic book)

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Zatanna
Cover of Zatanna vol. 2 #1 (July 2010), art by Stéphane Roux.
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
Schedule	Monthly
Format	List Vol 1 Limited series Vol 2 Ongoing series
Genre	Superhero
Publication date	July 1993 – October 2011
No. of issues	List Vol 1: 4 Vol 2: 16
Creative team
Written by	List Vol 1 Lee Marrs Vol 2 Paul Dini Adam Beechen (#15-16)
Penciller(s)	List Vol 1 Esteban Maroto Vol 2 Stéphane Roux Chad Hardin Jamal Igle (#10) Cliff Chiang (#12)
Inker(s)	List Vol 1 Esteban Maroto Vol 2 Stéphane Roux John Kalisz Chad Hardin Wayne Faucher (#10)
Collected editions
Zatanna: The Mistress of Magic	ISBN 978-1401230074
Zatanna: Shades of the Past	ISBN 978-1401233006
Zatanna by Paul Dini	ISBN 978-1401268824

Zatanna is an American comic book series featuring the character Zatanna, created by American screenwriter Paul Dini and French artist Stéphane Roux. The first series was published as a four-issue limited series in 1993 and followed both a spin-off series and a second ongoing series which launched in July 2010 and ran for 16 issues until October 2011, preceeding the New 52 reboot. In addition to comic titles taking place in mainstream DC Universe, several other Zatanna series also takes places in various Elseworlds

The 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. The series explores Zatanna's background, illustrating how she navigates her various responsibilities while managing the burdens they bring. 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. The comic also delves into Zatanna's more everyday life, highlighting her work as an illusionist beyond her world-saving efforts.

The series was canceled after its sixteenth issue when DC announced a reboot of all its comics in an attempt to attract younger readers unfamiliar with older characters. Following the cancellation, Zatanna became a prominent figure in Justice League Dark, which featured many characters from Vertigo Comics, a publishing imprint known for its darker, more adult-focused narratives.

The series received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising it as "quirky and fun" and commending the artwork. Issue #1 became one of DC's best-selling comics of 2010 and was reprinted in July of that year after selling out. The collected volumes also achieved strong sales, consistently ranking in the top 100 best-seller lists.