Cover: Brian Bolland

JLA: Zatanna's Search #[nn]

Mar 2004 · DC · 12.95 USD; 19.95 CAD

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This 2004 trade paperback collects the seven-issue storyline from Justice League of America #161-167 and #183, originally published in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and others, the arc follows Zatanna as she seeks to rescue her father, the magician Zatara, from the dimension of the Lords of Chaos, with the Justice League assisting her quest. It also includes a framing story from JLA #183 that ties the adventure together, showcasing classic Bronze Age superheroics and mystical elements.

In "The Girl Who Split in Two!", Hawkman and Hawkgirl converge on a strange mystery at the Midway City Museum, where two artifacts have drawn their attention. There, they discover a paralyzed girl in a magician's costume, speaking in riddles—only to reunite with her twin and become Zatanna, who then sets off on a quest to find her missing father, Zatara. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated with crisp precision by Murphy Anderson, with lettering by Gaspar Saladino, the issue's striking cover by Brian Bolland captures the moment of transformation in bold, dynamic lines.

Contains 7 stories

The Girl Who Split in Two!

12.33 pp · Superhero

Hawkman [Katar HolCarter Hall]Hawkgirl [Shayera HolSheira Hall]ZatannaZatara (cameo flashback)the Druid (cameo flashback)

In "The Girl Who Split in Two!", Hawkman and Hawkgirl uncover a strange mystery at the Midway City Museum, where a pair of artifacts have drawn the attention of a paralyzed girl in a magician's costume. When the twins are brought together, they merge into one—Zatanna—whose fragmented memories point to a deeper quest: finding her missing father, Zatara.

Batman's Bewitched Nightmare

14.34 pp · Superhero

BatmanRobinthe Witchthe Outsider (behind the scenes)

World of the Magic Atom

23.83 pp · Superhero

Atom [Ray Palmer]Zatannathe DruidZatara (cameo)

In "World of the Magic Atom," Zatanna tracks her father Zatara to Ivy University, where she seeks the aid of the Atom. Together, they venture into a hidden subatomic realm, a realm where magic and science collide in ways neither expected.

The Other Side of The World!

23 pp · Superhero

Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]ZatannaCarol FerrisTom Kalamaku [Pieface]Patch-Eye Petethe Warlock of Ys

The Tantalizing Troubles of the Tripod Thieves

9.67 pp · Superhero

Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]ZatannaSue Dibny

Z -- As in Zatanna-- and Zero Hour!

22 pp · Superhero

Justice League of America [HawkmanAtomBatmanGreen Lantern]ZatannaElongated ManZataraAllura (an evil witch)Allura (a good witch)

The Secret Spell

10 pp · Superhero

ZatannaZataraBatman (cameo)Atom (cameo)Hawkman (cameo)Green Lantern (cameo)Elongated Man (cameo)

In "The Secret Spell," Zatanna races to uncover the truth behind her father Zatara’s sudden disappearance, turning to his old diary for clues. There, she discovers a startling revelation: Zatara once realized magic wasn’t about incantations, but about saying the words backwards—just like she does.