Zatara
Giovanni Zatara
8 series
526 issues
Zatara is a DC Comics magician and adventurer who first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938, the same issue that introduced Superman. Giovanni Zatara is a master illusionist and sorcerer who casts spells by speaking commands backwards, a distinctive technique that became his signature ability. He is the father of the sorceress Zatanna and has been a respected figure within the magical communities of the DC Universe.
Real Name
Giovanni Zatara
Hero Name
Zatara
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Flight, Intellect, Teleport, Blast Power, Magic, Unarmed Combat, Reality Manpulation, Levitation, Energy Shield, Illusion Casting, Energy Manipulation, Willpower-Based Constructs
Gender
Male
Birthday
March 10, 1919
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