Written by Paul Dini
Art by Stephane Roux; Karl Story; Pat Brosseau; & John Kalisz
Cover Art by Stephane Roux
SUMMARY:
Entitled “Fuseli’s Nightmare,” this issue was published for August 2010. After battling demonic hyenas with Black Canary & Vixen in New Orleans, a weary Zatanna Zatara returns home for well-deserved sleep. While the ghoulish Brother Night tries bribing San Francisco police detective Dale Colton, the nightmarish imp, Fuseli, harasses Zatanna’s dreams. Even if Fuseli fails, Brother Night still has a ghastly ace up his sleeve.
Note: Artist Brian Bolland created a variant cover.
REVIEW:
Capably supported by the art team’s visuals (including the cover image), writer Paul Dini delivers a solid Zatanna adventure that balances some dark plot elements with its well-played hocus pocus. Though the PG-13 content is a bit surprising, Dini accomplishes his task of making Zatanna a viable solo act. Zatanna # 2, as a result, proves a terrific read.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
There’s a five-page color preview of Action Comics # 890. In the single-page “DC Nation” column, DC Editor Adam Schlagman promotes the launch of a new monthly Green Arrow series linked to the Brightest Day saga.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
