Was this just something that was mentioned in passing? I mean, they were never shown together in Swamp Thing, or did I miss that completely?

Like I said, the only time I recall seeing them together (in the regular universe as opposed to Life During Wartime) was during Ennis's run when he had Constantine's birthday party and she showed up. I was not too fond of this appearance, though.

You must have missed it completely because there's whole sections involved on the two of them discussing their past, their former feelings, Zatara's feelings for John because of that, etc.

I'd rep you twice for this if it was allowed.

See also: Bats and Zatanna in JLU. (Which is still my favorite incarnation of the League. )

Huh, wow. Well, I have been meaning to go back and reread that run of Swamp Thing...guess I have a reason now, lol.

Woah that is something to read for sure. I'm getting on that as soon as I can. Thanks for the heads up.

It's not a -huge- part of the story so don't go read it just for that; it just plays into points such as when Zatara (Zee's dad), well....that would be spoiling something really cool.

It will also get me to finish the Swamp Thing series, I stopped reading after 30 issues or so. Not that it wasn't good, but at the time I was swamped with comics to read so I ventured into modern territory. I suppose I'm glad I left it because I'm always wishing there was more of Constantine I haven't read. As if the all of Hellblazer and his mini's weren't enough.

I could only find the one panel from Swamp Thing #49, but this should give you the general idea:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e5...49/zatanna.gif

Ah, I see. And when her father found out, he turned John into Keanu Reeves. A fate worse then death. Poor bugger.