Summary
From the iconic Superman and Lois Lane to the Flash and Iris West — or even Batman and Catwoman — theJustice Leaguehas featured countless iconic romances. Now, DC is bringing back one of its most fiery and destructive relationships with famed magician,Zatanna,coming back into contact with her ex,John Constantine, as spotlighted in two new covers.
Zatanna: Bring Down the Houseby Mariko Tamaki and Javier Rodríguezhas been exploring Zatanna’s relationship with magic and her father — all while a mysterious creature stalks her. Completely overwhelmed by everything going on, DC’s solicitation for issue #4 states that as a magical war begins to break out,Zatanna tries to seek comfort from one of her oldest and longest friends, John Constantine.
September 25th, 2024
Variant Covers:
Joëlle Jones, Joshua “Sway” Swaby, Nicola Scott
After dealing with demons and casters and bunnies—oh my!—all Zatanna really wants is a ticket out of her own life. And in the midst of a brewing war across seemingly every faction of magic, the sudden reappearance of her old flame John Constantine might just provide the disappearing act Zatanna so desperately craves…
With everything falling apart around her, it’s natural that Zee would want someway to take a break from her life: something to distract her that she can just lose herself in. Unfortunately, the most tempting option is the one man who no one comes out unscathed from loving. Their steamy romance isfeatured in two covers: the main cover by series artist Rodríguez and a variant by Joëlle Jones.
Zatanna Ditches the Justice League for Las Vegas in New 17+ Solo Series
This Summer, Zatanna will receiver her own Black Label book as she trades in the Justice League for a magical stage act in Las Vegas.
Variant Cover by Joëlle Jones
John Constantine and Zatannahave had a complicated relationship in DC’s comics, both in continuity and out of it. During a seance, Constantine knowingly put Zatanna’s father in danger, and he was killed. Despite this, Zatanna remained on friendly terms with John — untilthe New 52 rebooted the DC Universe, and Zee was suddenly far less fond of him. In the Vertigo universe, Zatanna made sparse appearances, but every time she did it revolved around John, such as attending his 40th birthday party. While Zatanna was still on good terms with John, she made it clear they’d never be in a physical relationship again.
Zatanna falling back in with Constantine is something that could very easily make her situation far worse.
What makesZatanna seeking solace in John so dangerous,even in this outside-traditional-continuity Black Label series, is how it’s never worked out for anyone who’s gotten close to John. John’s list of dead ex-girlfriends is longer than the number of girlfriends most people have had. John will sacrifice anything or anyone if he views it as serving the greater good, which is exactly what he did when he indirectly caused the death of Zatanna’s father, Giovanni. Zatanna falling back in with Constantine is something that could very easily make her situation far worse.
Zatanna and Constantine Just Aren’t Meant To Be
But Fate Keeps Bringing Them Together
Zatanna has been a member of the Justice Leagueand faced literal world-ending threats, but now, as she only wants solace from the problems she faces, she turns to John Constantine. Good things very rarely come from getting involved with the likes of Constantine, even forJustice Leagueheroes like Zatanna. As her life falls apart and she tries to escape the reality of her situation, John can offer a tempting distraction. The only question is if being withJohn Constantineis a bigger problem than whateverZatannais running from.
Zatanna: Bring Down the House#4is available September 25th, 2024 from DC Comics!
John Constantine
John Constantine is a dark, morally complex, supernatural detective from DC Comics. As a chain-smoking, trenchcoat-wearing master of the occult, he battles demons, angels, and magical forces while navigating his own haunted past. He has appeared in comics, live-action films, animated features, TV shows, and the Arrowverse. Known for his cynicism and reluctant heroism, Constantine often sacrifices personal happiness for the greater good.
