STERCES DELAEVER! Just What Is The Prime Magus Revealed in Zatanna #4

By Chad Burdette

 on July 17, 2026

The second act of the Next Level launches stand alongside major new storylines across DC’s ongoing and limited series within its main universe and Absolute universe, expanding the scope and the future of DC’s storytelling.

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Hot on the heels of March’s breakout DC: Next Level launches, Batwoman by Greg Rucka and DaNi, Deathstroke: The Terminator by Tony Fleecs and Carmine di Giandomenico, and Lobo by Skottie Young and Jorge Corona these inaugural series reach thier third issues this week.

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• Zatanna #1: Prime Magus To The Stage!
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Zatanna Zatara embarks on her greatest tour yet! As the newest and first Prime Magus in millennia, it is now Zatanna’s sworn responsibility to oversee and guide the world of magic. All eyes are on her.

STERCES DELAEVER! As just what is the Prime Magus is revealed in Zatanna #4

Adam Hughes Variant Cover:

David Talaski Variant Cover:

KyuYong Eom Variant Cover:

Mark Spears Variant Cover:

Zatanna #4

Zatanna Zatara is the Prime Magus. But what is a Prime Magus? Join us as Zatanna reveals the beginnings of its concealed history, tells stories of her Greatest Tour thus far, and hints at the secrets and mysteries that continue to lie in wait.

Creative Team

• Writer: Jamal Campbell
• Artist: Edwin Galmon
• Colorist: Andrew Dalhouse
• Letterer: Ariana Maher
• Cover Artist: Jamal Campbell
• Variant Cover Artists: Adam Hughes; KyuYong Eom; David Talaski; Mark Spears
• Editor: Andrea Shea
• Format: Ongoing Series
• Cover Price/Page Count: $4.99/32 pages

STERCES DELAEVER! Just what is the Prime Magus is revealed in Zatanna #4 on shelves & digital platforms on July 22, 2025, from DC Comics