Zatanna at the Garrick Theatre

Get ready for an enchanting experience as the mesmerizing Zatanna Zatara takes the stage for a two-night-only engagement at London's iconic Garrick Theatre! Known for her spellbinding performances that blend magic and illusion with captivating storytelling, Zatanna promises to leave audiences spellbound. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with wonder, laughter, and a touch of the supernatural as this beloved sorceress showcases her extraordinary talents in the heart of the West End. Don't miss your chance to witness the magic live!

[Workflow: Started with several images prompted in Tengr, and NightCafe, and then combined portions of those together for the final image. Re-used the "Two Nights Only" vector logo I made previously to add to the stage's backdrop screen. Used Affinity Designer for the spiral wand effects, and other minor clean-ups and additional paint texture applied done in Affinity Photo.]

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Zatanna Zatara Sitting on Stage

Zatanna Zatara sitting on stage as a cloud of magic smoke disperses in the background.

[Workflow: Image prompt started in NightCafe, then added smoke, font, and some minor AI artifact clean-ups]

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Zatanna Portraits

The base images were created with Nightcafe inputs, and then I mixed in the background, a smidge of magical flash, and fixed some AI artifacts in post-editing.

Zatanna on Stage

The base image was created with Tengr inputs, and then I mixed in the background, a smidge of magical flash, and fixed some AI artifacts in post-editing.

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Zatanna: London, Two Nights Only (Book 1) [TrUzApalOOza cardstock wraparound variant cover]

[my rough proposal for a two-part Zatanna Zatara storyline for DC Comics]

In the city of magic and wonder, where the lights of the West End shine bright, a legendary illusionist is about to take the stage. Zatanna Zatara, the enchanting mistress of magic, has arrived in London for a limited two-night engagement at the historic Garrick Theatre in the heart of Westminster.  As she prepares for her opening night, Zatanna is approached by an old family friend, the enigmatic and mysterious Sargon the Sorcerer. His eyes gleam with an otherworldly intensity as he whispers a cryptic message in her ear. "Zatanna, my dear, I have a favor to ask of you. A dear friend of mine, a collector of rare and ancient artifacts, has gone missing. His name is Silas, and he was last seen in the city, searching for the Orb of St. Edward. It seems that the Cult of Mithras, a secretive and ancient organization, has stolen the Orb from the British Museum, and Silas was tracking them down. I fear he may have gotten himself into trouble, and I need your help to find him and recover the Orb."

Zatanna's eyes narrow, her mind racing with the possibilities. She knows that Sargon's friends are often involved in the darker side of magic, and she senses that this is no ordinary case. "I'll help you, Sargon," she says, her voice firm and resolute. "But I need to know more about the Orb of St. Edward and what kind of danger we're facing."  Sargon's smile is like a crack of thunder on a stormy night. "Ah, Zatanna, you always were one for the thrill of the chase. Very well, I'll tell you what I know. The Orb of St. Edward is a powerful relic, said to grant the power to control the very fabric of reality. It's been passed down through the centuries, and its last known resting place was the British Museum. But now it's gone, and I fear that if it falls into the wrong hands, the consequences will be catastrophic."

Zatanna's eyes flash with excitement. She knows that she's in for the adventure of a lifetime, and she's ready to face whatever dangers lie ahead. "Then let's get started, Sargon," she says, her voice dripping with determination. "I'll find Silas and the Orb of St. Edward, no matter what it takes." And with that, Zatanna Zatara sets off on a journey that will take her to the very limits of her magical abilities, and beyond. The game is afoot, and the stakes are higher than ever before. Will Zatanna emerge victorious, or will the darkness consume her?  The world of magic is full of surprises, and Zatanna is about to find out just how true that is...

I am proposing this would be written by Paul Dini, interior art by Jamal Igle, and exclusive painted covers by TrUz ApalOOza.

[Workflow: A series of image prompts from Bing Co-Pilot and NightCafe to give me a chunk of starter images, which I then composed and merged within Affinity Photo. Lots of layers, overlays for shadows and lighting, texture layers for lens flares, sparkles, fireworks, distorted/warped/twisting all over with a large dash of masking.]

Image list:

1. final TrUzApalOOza cardstock variant wraparound cover of Zatanna London book 1
2. raw version of the painting (reduced resolution), without final book layouts/logos
3. front cover view
4. back cover view
5. The series logo which I worked within both Affinity Photo and Designer
6. Letter Z, applied to her tuxedo lapel
7. and a glance at my Affinity Photo layering panels with Fx filters

Zatanna Zatara with her summoned pets

I fed the black & white image of Zatanna Zatara I created earlier this month into NightCafe, Bing Copilot, and Tengr.AI to make some new variations.  Minor clean-ups and final touches by hand using Affinity Photo.

Zatanna Magic Time

Here are the best of Zatanna Zatara Bing/Copilot-generated AI images I made.

Zatanna Conjures a Mad Rabbit from Her Hat

Zatanna Zatara, a skilled magician and daughter of the renowned magician John Zatara expertly conjured a pentagram-eyed evil rabbit from her top hat. The air was filled with the sweet scent of mysticism and wonder as the demonic rabbit, with its glowing eyes and twisted, gnarled fur, seemed to embody the dark magic that she had summoned. Its presence was both fascinating and unsettling, as if it held secrets and mysteries that only it knew.

[Workflow: Started with some Bing Co-Pilot AI images, and then added additional layers of smoke, particles, paper textures, and warping effects within Affinity Photo.]

Zatanna with Benny the Imp in Triplicate

I took the black & white image of Zatanna Zatara I created a couple days ago showing her kneeling down in front of Benny the Imp and fed it into NightCafe to create some new variations.

Teenage Zatanna with Xaxpyre

As the warm glow of candles illuminated the mystical chamber, Zatanna, now an older teenage magician, kneeled on the floor, her fingers weaving intricate patterns in the air as she attempted to conjure a small flame. In front of her, her loyal demon-imp familiar, Xaxpyre, watched with an air of quiet intensity, his piercing green eyes fixed on the young magician.

[Workflow: Started with some Bing Co-Pilot AI images, and then added additional layers of smoke, particles, and flames within Affinity Photo.]

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The Magic of Zatanna and Xax (a young girl magician and her conjured cat)

Young Zatanna Zatara narrowed her eyes, their cerulean depths glowing with intense concentration. Her lips moved silently, forming the arcane words of an incantation. Her hands, imbued with the power she wielded, danced in the air, tracing intricate patterns. The very air around her seemed to thrum, shimmering and distorting as if reality itself bent to her will. A pinpoint of flame ignited on her index finger, blossoming into a miniature inferno fueled by her magic.

Meanwhile, Xax, the impish demon-cat familiar, reveled in the chaos. With a nonchalant flick of his tail, he sent a fireball arcing through the air, a playful glint in his eyes. His paws, impossibly nimble, juggled the fiery orb with practiced ease. The flames danced around him, a mesmerizing spectacle of swirling gold that cast a warm glow on the scene. Xax punctuated his fiery display with a playful meow, a challenge in his emerald gaze, daring Zatanna to snatch one of the blazing spheres from his midair performance.

As the magical energy escalated, the air crackled with raw power. The acrid tang of smoke and ozone mingled with the sweet, earthy scent of burning wood, filling the air with a heady mix. The very atmosphere vibrated with anticipation, charged with the promise of wonder and the thrill of the unknown. Glowing particles, like miniature stars, swirled and pulsed around them, adding to the spectacle.

[Workflow: Started with some Bing Co-Pilot AI images, and then added additional layers of smoke, particles, and fireballs within Affinity Photo.]

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and then I created a Manga-style version of this image this time with her fire imp Xaxpyre...

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Zatanna and Benny the Imp

Zatanna Zatara kneels down to greet the exquisitely dressed Benny the Imp.

[Workflow: Started with some Bing Co-Pilot AI images and then added smoke and text within Affinity Photo.]

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Zatanna Fighting Demons in the Streets of London

As the fog-shrouded streets of London's East End trembled with the whispers of the damned, Zatanna Zatarra, her eyes blazing with determination, clashed with the demonic horde that had descended upon the city. 

[Workflow: a series of Tengr.AI images generated from a base image drawn by Vasco Georgiev, minor post edits done with Affinity Photo.]

Zatanna Zatara summons Benny the Demonic Imp

Zatanna Zatara summons Benny the demonic imp to assist in her latest investiagation of a  crime involving the underworld...

[Workflow: Tengr.AI images from my prompts, with final masking, overlay and texture edits by hand in Affinity Photo.]