1st Appearance & Origin of Zatanna • Key Silver Age DC Debut
An important Silver Age DC key featuring the first appearance and origin of Zatanna, the mystical magician who would become one of DC’s most enduring characters. Written by Gardner Fox with artwork and cover by Murphy Anderson, this issue is a cornerstone for both Hawkman and Zatanna collectors alike.
In “The Girl Who Split in Two!”, Hawkman and Hawkgirl investigate two strange artifacts that lead them to a mysterious young magician — Zatanna — searching for her missing father, the Golden Age illusionist Zatara. This story not only introduces Zatanna but also connects DC’s Golden and Silver Age mythologies in a seamless, magical way.
The backup tale, “The Machine That Magnetized Men!”, continues the high-concept science fiction tone that defined mid-’60s DC adventure books, showcasing Anderson’s crisp, dynamic linework.
📚 Details:
“The Girl Who Split in Two!” — 1st appearance and origin of Zatanna
“The Machine That Magnetized Men!”
Written by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson
36 pages · Full Color · 12¢ cover price
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
VG– (3.5) — Solid mid-grade copy with bright cover colors and full gloss. Moderate spine wear with a few small tears and handling creases. Clean interiors with firmly attached centerfold. Presents well for the grade, retaining strong eye appeal for this Silver Age key.
1st Appearance & Origin of Zatanna • Key Silver Age DC Debut
An important Silver Age DC key featuring the first appearance and origin of Zatanna, the mystical magician who would become one of DC’s most enduring characters. Written by Gardner Fox with artwork and cover by Murphy Anderson, this issue is a cornerstone for both Hawkman and Zatanna collectors alike.
In “The Girl Who Split in Two!”, Hawkman and Hawkgirl investigate two strange artifacts that lead them to a mysterious young magician — Zatanna — searching for her missing father, the Golden Age illusionist Zatara. This story not only introduces Zatanna but also connects DC’s Golden and Silver Age mythologies in a seamless, magical way.
The backup tale, “The Machine That Magnetized Men!”, continues the high-concept science fiction tone that defined mid-’60s DC adventure books, showcasing Anderson’s crisp, dynamic linework.
📚 Details:
“The Girl Who Split in Two!” — 1st appearance and origin of Zatanna
“The Machine That Magnetized Men!”
Written by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson
36 pages · Full Color · 12¢ cover price
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
VG– (3.5) — Solid mid-grade copy with bright cover colors and full gloss. Moderate spine wear with a few small tears and handling creases. Clean interiors with firmly attached centerfold. Presents well for the grade, retaining strong eye appeal for this Silver Age key.
