Written by Paul Dini
Art by Jesus Saiz; Pat Brosseau; & John Kalisz
Cover Art by Stephane Roux & Karine Boccanfuso
SUMMARY:
Entitled “Married in Vegas,” this issue was published for December 2010. Frustrated that his older cousin, Zatanna Zatara, no-showed his own stage show, the jealous Zachary Zatara seeks her out. A suspicious Zach stumbles upon Zatanna’s nightmarish shotgun wedding in Los Vegas to casino tycoon Benjamin “Sonny” Raymond.
It’s up to Zach to help open his mesmerized cousin’s eyes that a psychotic Raymond chillingly sacrifices his brides to the demonic Mammon as a means of extending his immortality. Once the Zataras present the greedy Mammon with a fitting prize, Zatanna expects a rematch with Mammon another day. Thanking her flattered cousin, Zatanna gladly honors a familiar promise.
Note: Artist Brian Bolland created a variant cover.
REVIEW:
Supported by the art team’s high-caliber visuals (including the cover image), writer Paul Dini does great work with this issue. Despite lacking surprises, Dini’s spot-on storytelling enables Zatanna to help rescue herself that reinforces the Mistress of Magic’s formidable reputation. Dini also notably makes Zatanna’s conceited cousin actually seem likable for once.
The splendid chemistry between these Zatara cousins is epitomized by in-battle banter re: Zach’s jealousy of his far more successful cousin’s career. This type of casual dialogue nicely hits home that Zatanna is wealthier than she modestly lets on. Accordingly, the enchanting Zatanna # 6 is an underrated gem well worth the read.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
From DC Senior Story Editor Ian Sattler, three ambiguous panels from Action Comics # 894 depict Lex Luthor meeting Vertigo Comics’ Death.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
