Zatanna facts for kids
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Cover to Zatanna: Everyday Magic (October 2003). Art by Brian Bolland.
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Hawkman #4 (November 1964) |
| Created by | Gardner Fox (writer) Murphy Anderson (artist) |
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| 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 | Zatara John Constantine Batman |
| Notable aliases | Mistress of Magic Princess of Prestidigitation Sorceress Supreme |
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Zatanna Zatara is a powerful superheroine who appears in American comic books from DC Comics. She was created by Gardner Fox and Murphy Anderson. Zatanna first showed up in Hawkman #4 in November 1964.
Zatanna is a stage magician, but she also has real magical powers. She learned much of her magic from her father, Zatara. She often uses her powers by saying her spells backwards. Her special abilities come from her family's unique heritage. They are part of a group called Homo Magi, which means they can naturally control magic. Zatanna is well-known for being a leader in both the Justice League and Justice League Dark.
Zatanna has appeared in many TV shows. She was in the DC Animated Universe shows, with her voice done by Julie Brown and Jennifer Hale. She was also a character in the last three seasons of Smallville, played by Serinda Swan. A younger Zatanna appeared in the Young Justice series, voiced by Lacey Chabert.
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About Zatanna's Story
How She Started
Zatanna was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Murphy Anderson. Her first appearance was in Hawkman #4 in November 1964. When she first appeared, Zatanna was looking for her father, Zatara. He had not been in comics for many years. Her search story was told across several DC Comics. It ended in issues of Justice League of America, also written by Gardner Fox.
Her Family History
Zatanna comes from a special family. Before a big change in the comics called the "New 52," she was thought to be half human and half Homo Magi. The Homo Magi part came from her mother. This means her family has a natural connection to magic. After the "New 52" event, it was said that both her mother, Sindella, and her father, Giovonni Zatara, were from the Homo Magi race.
Her Friends and Relationships
Zatanna has many friends and has been close to other DC characters. She has a strong friendship with Batman. They have known each other since they were younger. In some stories, they thought about being more than friends. But they decided Batman was too busy being a hero. They stayed very close friends.
In the DC Animated Universe TV shows, Zatanna had a crush on Bruce Wayne (Batman) when he trained with her father. In the Young Justice TV series, Zatanna was friends with Robin. They had a special connection and might have dated for a while.
Zatanna's Powers and Skills
Zatanna is a very powerful magician in the DC Universe. She knows countless spells. Because she is a Homo Magi, she can use magic naturally. She also controls mystical forces that are very old. People call her "Mistress of Magic" and "Sorceress Supreme" because of her great power. She is considered as strong as other famous magic users like Madame Xanadu and John Constantine. Her power has even been compared to Doctor Fate.
How She Casts Spells
Zatanna usually casts spells by speaking words backwards. This is called "Logomancy." She uses this method for many magical effects. She can teleport, heal others, change minds, and more. She can also cast spells normally without speaking backwards.
Zatanna can also read tarot cards to gain insights. This skill does not need her to speak any words. Her magic gets stronger if she doesn't use it for a while. But if she uses too much magic, it can make her tired. She needs rest to get her powers back. Her confidence also affects her powers. If she feels down, her magic can become weaker.
Other Skills
Besides magic, Zatanna is a great illusionist and stage magician. She practices sleight of hand tricks. She even created her own version of a card trick called the "Zatara shuffle." She is so fast that only very skilled people can follow her hands. Zatanna is also good at fighting hand-to-hand. Her father trained her when she was a child. She is also an expert at escaping from traps. She learned how to escape from a straitjacket underwater when she was very young!
Magic Items She Uses
Zatanna also uses many magical items. Many of these items were collected by her father over the years.
- Talisman of Atlantis: This was a gift from her mother. It helps her use magic more easily without speaking backwards. She sometimes used it with a magic staff to focus her powers.
- Demonography: This is a book about demons. It has magical properties and updates itself with new information.
Zatanna in Other Media
On Television
- Zatanna has appeared in shows like Batman: The Animated Series and Justice League Unlimited. In Batman: The Animated Series, she was friends with Batman when they were young.
- She was also in Smallville, played by Serinda Swan.
- In Young Justice, Zatanna is a teenager who joins the hero team. She becomes close with Robin. Later, she joins the Justice League.
- Zatanna also appears in Justice League Action and DC Super Hero Girls. In DC Super Hero Girls, she is a dramatic fashionista.
In Movies
- There have been plans for live-action movies about Zatanna.
- She appeared in animated movies like Justice League Dark and Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash.
In Video Games
- Zatanna is a playable character in games like Justice League Heroes, Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, and Injustice: Gods Among Us.
- She also appears in DC Universe Online and Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham.
See also
In Spanish: Zatanna para niños
