Nov 1, 1964 CE
First Appearance in Hawkman #4
Zatanna makes her first appearance in Hawkman #4, created by Gardner Fox and Murphy Anderson. She is introduced as a stage magician seeking her missing father, Giovanni Zatara. #comics #dc
Chronological Storyline (58 Milestones)
Mar 1, 1965 CE
Guest Star in Justice League of America
Zatanna appears in Justice League of America #42, aiding the team against the villain Starro. This marks her first team-up with the Justice League. #comics #justiceleague
Aug 1, 1967 CE
First Solo Story in Justice League of America #51
Zatanna gets a solo backup story in Justice League of America #51, where she battles the sorcerer Allura. This story expands her magical abilities. #comics #magic
Oct 1, 1969 CE
Joins the Justice League
Zatanna becomes a full member of the Justice League of America in issue #69. She serves alongside iconic heroes like Superman and Batman. #comics #justiceleague
May 1, 1970 CE
First Appearance in The Brave and the Bold #87
Zatanna teams up with Batman in The Brave and the Bold #87. This story establishes her as a frequent ally of Batman. #comics #batman
Feb 1, 1971 CE
Backup Feature in Adventure Comics
Zatanna gains a recurring backup feature in Adventure Comics #418-419, written by Len Wein. These stories delve into her magical origins. #comics #magic
Sep 1, 1972 CE
First Solo Series in Supergirl #10
Zatanna's first solo series begins as a backup in Supergirl #10, written by Gerry Conway. The series runs for several issues. #comics #solo
Jun 1, 1973 CE
Appearance in The Flash #218
Zatanna appears in The Flash #218, teaming up with the Scarlet Speedster to battle a magical threat. #comics #flash
Mar 1, 1974 CE
Feature in World's Finest Comics #225
Zatanna stars in a story in World's Finest Comics #225, where she fights the demon Etrigan. #comics #magic
Aug 1, 1975 CE
Appearance in DC Super Stars #1
Zatanna appears in DC Super Stars #1, a special issue featuring her origin story. #comics #origin
Jan 1, 1976 CE
Feature in The Joker #1
Zatanna appears in The Joker #1, a villain-focused series where she battles the Clown Prince of Crime. #comics #joker
May 1, 1977 CE
Appearance in DC Special Series #1
Zatanna stars in DC Special Series #1, a solo adventure written by Paul Kupperberg. #comics #solo
Oct 1, 1978 CE
Feature in The Unexpected #200
Zatanna appears in The Unexpected #200, a horror anthology issue. #comics #horror
Mar 1, 1979 CE
Appearance in DC Comics Presents #17
Zatanna teams up with Superman in DC Comics Presents #17. #comics #superman
Jun 1, 1980 CE
Feature in The Brave and the Bold #166
Zatanna appears in The Brave and the Bold #166, teaming up with Batman again. #comics #batman
Sep 1, 1981 CE
Appearance in Justice League of America #200
Zatanna participates in the landmark Justice League of America #200, a major crossover event. #comics #justiceleague
Apr 1, 1982 CE
Feature in The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl #1
Zatanna appears in The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl #1, aiding Supergirl. #comics #supergirl
Nov 1, 1983 CE
Appearance in Swamp Thing #50
Zatanna appears in Swamp Thing #50, written by Alan Moore. This story explores her magical connections. #comics #swampthing
Jul 1, 1984 CE
Feature in Blue Devil #1
Zatanna appears in Blue Devil #1, teaming up with the demonic hero. #comics #bluedevil
Feb 1, 1985 CE
Appearance in Crisis on Infinite Earths #5
Zatanna appears in Crisis on Infinite Earths #5, a major crossover event that reshapes the DC Universe. #comics #crisis
Sep 1, 1986 CE
Feature in The Saga of the Swamp Thing #40
Zatanna appears in The Saga of the Swamp Thing #40, continuing her association with the magical side of DC. #comics #swampthing
May 1, 1987 CE
Appearance in Justice League International #7
Zatanna joins the new Justice League International in issue #7, written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis. #comics #justiceleague
Dec 1, 1988 CE
Feature in The Books of Magic #1
Zatanna appears in The Books of Magic #1, a miniseries by Neil Gaiman that explores DC's magical universe. #comics #magic
Mar 1, 1989 CE
Appearance in The Sandman #18
Zatanna appears in The Sandman #18, a dream-themed issue by Neil Gaiman. #comics #sandman
Aug 1, 1990 CE
Feature in Zatanna: The Mistress of Magic #1
Zatanna stars in her first solo miniseries, Zatanna: The Mistress of Magic, written by Gerry Conway. #comics #solo
Jun 1, 1991 CE
Appearance in The Demon #1
Zatanna appears in The Demon #1, teaming up with Etrigan. #comics #demon
Oct 1, 1992 CE
Feature in Justice League America #69
Zatanna appears in Justice League America #69, part of the 'Breakdowns' storyline. #comics #justiceleague
Apr 1, 1993 CE
Appearance in The Spectre #1
Zatanna appears in The Spectre #1, written by John Ostrander. #comics #spectre
Jan 1, 1994 CE
Feature in Zatanna: The Jewel of the Nile #1
Zatanna stars in a one-shot special, Zatanna: The Jewel of the Nile. #comics #solo
Sep 1, 1995 CE
Appearance in The Kingdom #1
Zatanna appears in The Kingdom #1, a crossover event. #comics #crossover
May 1, 1996 CE
Feature in The Books of Magic Annual #1
Zatanna appears in The Books of Magic Annual #1. #comics #magic
Mar 1, 1997 CE
Appearance in JLA #1
Zatanna appears in JLA #1, the new Justice League series by Grant Morrison. #comics #jla
Oct 1, 1998 CE
Feature in Zatanna: The Magic of the Stage #1
Zatanna stars in a one-shot, Zatanna: The Magic of the Stage. #comics #solo
Jun 1, 1999 CE
Appearance in The Spectre #62
Zatanna appears in The Spectre #62, written by John Ostrander. #comics #spectre
Feb 1, 2000 CE
Feature in JLA: The Obsidian Age #1
Zatanna appears in JLA: The Obsidian Age, a storyline where she plays a key role. #comics #jla
Aug 1, 2001 CE
Appearance in Identity Crisis #1
Zatanna appears in Identity Crisis #1, a controversial storyline where she mind-wipes villains. #comics #identitycrisis
Apr 1, 2002 CE
Feature in JSA #1
Zatanna appears in JSA #1, teaming up with the Justice Society. #comics #jsa
Nov 1, 2003 CE
Appearance in The Flash #200
Zatanna appears in The Flash #200, a milestone issue. #comics #flash
Jul 1, 2004 CE
Feature in Zatanna: The Secret of the Magic #1
Zatanna stars in a one-shot, Zatanna: The Secret of the Magic. #comics #solo
Mar 1, 2005 CE
Appearance in Infinite Crisis #1
Zatanna appears in Infinite Crisis #1, a major crossover event. #comics #crisis
Sep 1, 2006 CE
Feature in 52 #1
Zatanna appears in 52 #1, a weekly series. #comics #52
May 1, 2007 CE
Appearance in Justice League of America (vol. 2) #1
Zatanna appears in the new Justice League of America series by Brad Meltzer. #comics #justiceleague
Jan 1, 2008 CE
Feature in Zatanna: The Mistress of Magic (vol. 2) #1
Zatanna gets a new ongoing series, Zatanna: The Mistress of Magic, written by Paul Dini. #comics #solo
Jun 1, 2009 CE
Appearance in Blackest Night #1
Zatanna appears in Blackest Night #1, a major crossover event. #comics #blackestnight
Mar 1, 2010 CE
Feature in Zatanna: The Magic of the Stage (vol. 2) #1
Zatanna's ongoing series continues with issue #1 of a new volume. #comics #solo
Sep 1, 2011 CE
Appearance in Justice League Dark #1
Zatanna becomes a founding member of Justice League Dark, a team of magical heroes. #comics #jld
May 1, 2012 CE
Feature in Zatanna: The Jewel of the Nile (vol. 2) #1
Zatanna stars in a new one-shot. #comics #solo
Oct 1, 2013 CE
Appearance in Forever Evil #1
Zatanna appears in Forever Evil #1, a crossover event. #comics #foreverevil
Jul 1, 2014 CE
Feature in Justice League Dark #30
Zatanna plays a key role in Justice League Dark #30, part of the 'Trinity War' storyline. #comics #jld
Apr 1, 2015 CE
Appearance in Convergence #1
Zatanna appears in Convergence #1, a crossover event. #comics #convergence
Jun 1, 2016 CE
Feature in DC Rebirth: Zatanna #1
Zatanna stars in a one-shot as part of DC Rebirth. #comics #rebirth
Mar 1, 2017 CE
Appearance in Justice League of America (vol. 5) #1
Zatanna appears in the new Justice League of America series. #comics #justiceleague
Sep 1, 2018 CE
Feature in Zatanna: The Magic of the Stage (vol. 3) #1
Zatanna gets a new ongoing series. #comics #solo
May 1, 2019 CE
Appearance in The Terrifics #1
Zatanna appears in The Terrifics #1, teaming up with Mr. Terrific. #comics #terrifics
Jan 1, 2020 CE
Feature in Zatanna: The Jewel of the Nile (vol. 3) #1
Zatanna stars in a new one-shot. #comics #solo
Aug 1, 2021 CE
Appearance in Justice League Dark: The Witching Hour #1
Zatanna appears in Justice League Dark: The Witching Hour, a crossover event. #comics #jld
Apr 1, 2022 CE
Feature in Zatanna: The Magic of the Stage (vol. 4) #1
Zatanna's ongoing series continues. #comics #solo
Nov 1, 2023 CE
Appearance in Lazarus Planet #1
Zatanna appears in Lazarus Planet, a crossover event. #comics #lazarusplanet