Batman: The Animated Series
Episode 54
Zatanna
An unlikely comic crossover, we’re introduced to Zatanna, an illusionist at this point in the DCAU. She becomes a full blown magic girl in Justice League Unlimited but without any explanation. While under the alias John Smith, Batman trained with Zatanna’s father Zatara to learn the secrets of being an escape artist. This occurs before he travels to Japan to train in martial arts. During that time he has a tryst with Zatanna. She’s now an adult and doing a show in Gotham.
During the show she makes a bunch of money disappear but can’t make it reappear. She’s been framed by Montague Kane though. Batman helps her figure it out and clear her name.
A great episode that gives more insight into Batman’s backstory and how he became such a versatile crime fighter. Also a brilliant build up to what would be the film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm which explores the early days of Batman.
Written by
Joseph Ammendolea
Owner/President
“I Like To Play With Toys” Productions®
ILikeToPlayWithToysProductions@Yahoo.com
