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Zatanna #1
| Writer | Jamal Campbell |
| Artist | Jamal Campbell |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
SUPERSTAR JAMAL CAMPBELL KICKS OFF AN ALL-NEW ZATANNA LIMITED SERIES! Zatanna Zatara, the Mistress of Magic, is back on tour! She's got her stage crew back together and is looking forward to a new, less chaotic chapter of life. However, her plans are disrupted before they even begin when her stage crew is abducted by a ghostly new adversary, The Lady White. Now, Zatanna is plunged into machinations of tricks, swords, and curses that threaten to tear her apart from the inside out!
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10
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Feb 19, 2025This is a fantastic first issue that does everything a great pilot should to keep readers coming back. Read Full Review
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Major Spoilers - Jonathan Cadotte
Feb 23, 2025Zatanna #1 gives the readers a joyous romp through Old Hollywood, which also turns out to be the perfect showcase for a character who hasn't had a lot of love in recent years. Read Full Review
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The Comic Book Spot - beastfire
Feb 23, 2025The art and writing combine to craft what's sure to be a fun, well-crafted story. Five stars for this thrilling first installment in the new series. Read Full Review
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9.6
You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff
Feb 20, 2025The action DOES lag a bit in places and the culture of an old movie theatre isnt exactly a new setting for an action story, but Campbell does a solidly respectable job of making it all FEEL new as it all moves across the page with a fluid grace that involves ore than a bit of flashy stage-magic-style visuals to keep it all moving. Once again, Zatanna makes it tot he page under her own cover and it looks like a very promising run with an old favorite. Its nice to see Zatanna given top-billing again. Read Full Review
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9.5
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Feb 19, 2025Zatanna #1 is an incredibly imaginative debut issue. Jamal Campbell created an experience that is a pure joy to read. The full potential of Zatanna and the magic corner of the DC Universe is showcased here. This is a comic book is a must-read that should be on everyone's pull list. Read Full Review
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9.5
AIPT - Nathan Simmons
Feb 19, 2025Consistently inventive and visually stunning, the new 'Zatanna' series already feels like the closest you'll get to actually getting to see Zatanna perform live. Read Full Review
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9.0
ComicBook.com - Matthew Aguilar
Feb 19, 2025Zatanna #1 takes fans on a thrilling and unpredictable magical journey that honors the character's history but also still feels fresh and exciting, especially in terms of its villain. The book is also drop-dead gorgeous, and while we kind of expected that given who is involved, it still managed to surpass even those expectations. The show has now officially begun, and it's off to a hell of a start. Read Full Review
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8.9
Comic Watch - B. Radtz
Feb 19, 2025Jamal Campbell shows up and shows out with this first issue of the brand new Zatanna series, giving us a magical mystery tour with a brand new mystical villain, the Lady White, who has a wonderfully simple, yet elevated design, making me want to see more of her. The issue is a knockout, and Im very impressed with what Campbell has in store for us next. Read Full Review
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8.1
Graphic Policy - Logan Dalton
Feb 19, 2025Zatanna #1 showcases Jamal Campbell's sequential storytelling chops as he melds fairy tales, magic shows, and classic Hollywood glamor with the usual top hat, tuxedo, and fishnets shenanigans. It could use a little more story, but with his mastery of layout, color, and atmosphere, I'm not complaining too much. Read Full Review
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8.0
But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Feb 19, 2025Zatanna Issue 1 is a theatrical spectacle. Despite a confusing middle section, Campbell's magical adventure is a bold and beautiful auteur piece. Read Full Review
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8.0
DC Comics News - Matthew Lloyd
Feb 19, 2025Zatanna #1 is a strong first issue. The last Zatanna ongoing was great, and this issues indicates for the most part that this is going to be a fun ride with some good characterization. There's just something about Zatanna. There's something to be said for the approach taken with Zatanna's "day job, that really works with the character as she balances the two different magic worlds she straddles. Read Full Review
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8.0
KPB Comics - Phillip Creary
Mar 03, 2025Zatanna #1 returns the titular magician to her familiar stage with stunning visuals and a thrilling mystery involving a ghostly new villain, The Lady White. The issue excels in its dynamic art and engaging action, seamlessly blending magic and performance. However, the story ends abruptly, leaving the reader wanting more, and hints at a potential betrayal within Zatanna's team. Despite this, the book successfully captures Zatanna's charm and magical prowess, promising an exciting series ahead. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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A welcome entry into a character deserving of a spotlight, and Jamal Campbell seems ready for the task well done.
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9.0
i am genuinely floored on how good this series was. I like Zatanna's characterization (I always see her as a side character and not aleading character), and I'm surprised at how good Jamal Campbell's writing is. The art is of course beautiful and I am intrigued on how this will shape up
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9.0
Fun read. Willing to see it through.
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8.5
Excellent first issue, so much better than the Tamaki miniseries. Confident Zatanna is best Zatanna. Even if the fishnets and heels are hopeless outdated and sexist.
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8.0
Pros: Zatanna is written well and in-character here. Campbell seems to get here which is great! The art. My goodness I love seeing Campbell draw Zatanna it is wonderful. Top marks. Cons: This thing just crashes the intro. It is so rapid and gets into the action without really proper build up. That being said, if it was going to be drawn out it would have been worse, so as long as he was just doing that for the first issue to jump in, I wont judge too harshly. If he keep jumping point to point then it will really make the story a disjointed mess. Next issue will tell!
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7.0
Jamal is a great illustrator. Terrible storyteller
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5.0
The bottom line for this is: just because you can draw, doesn't mean you can write. None of what happens has any setup whatsoever. Everything just comes out of left field. However, it is pretty. I'll stick with it for a few more issues to see how it goes. My Comic Review Channel -https://youtu.be/ZgWaACulBS4
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