10 Most Shocking Betrayals In DC Comics
7. Zatanna Erases Batman's Memory - Identity Crisis
After Doctor Light’s assault on Sue Dibny, Zatanna wiped Light’s memory and reduced him to a bumbling, unthreatening buffoon. In the midst of this supernatural lobotomy, the Dark Knight himself comes walking in. Due to his protests, Zatanna goes ahead and wipes Batman’s memory of the event also.
Always one for trust issues, Batman was more than furious when he learned the truth. The revelation prompted him to create the Brother MK I satellite to closely monitor any and all superhumans moving forward.
There have been far grander tragedies to strike the Justice League than Zatanna’s actions here. What makes the cut so deep is the fact that Zatanna herself was a valued member. In using her powers to alter the mind of one of the League’s finest, she committed the cardinal sin of taking undue action against a fellow team member.
Worse still, the decision to alter Batman’s memories was green lit by other Justice Leaguers including Green Arrow, Green Lantern (Hal, adding yet another wrinkle in the ongoing disdain between Wayne and Jordan), The Flash (Barry Allen) and Hawkman.