I second these choices.
I'm normally not into action figures but these are great.
Here is a reading list I put together a couple of years back. It needs a few updates but there are stuff here that you won't find recommended anywhere else.
I haven't read the issue yet so I'll reserve judgement but you just reminded me how 'noooo, I can't hold iiiiit' is my least favorite trope ever.
No director or casting has been confirmed. We don't know if it will be confirmed in DCFandom either. We are just going to have to be patient until the event happens.
That is some good fan art.
Yeah, we are getting so little content per issue. Not Ram V's fault. I think all of it would read better in trade.
DC's never had a strong consistent rule set for magic like Marvel does.
You're correct that Zatanna is the bright cheerful person and the contrast between her and John Constantine, who is dark and moody is what DC is going for and that's what attracts people to the pairing. Though Pre-Nu52 these two characters weren't so attached to each other and tying them so closely to each other has lead to Zatanna's own wits and creativity to diminish. She went from someone who could have been a standalone 'lead' to basically Constantine' girlfriend and we barely even get to see her own supporting cast nor her own mythology being built up. There is also the fact that he lies and manipulates her but the narrative requires her to keep coming back to him despite that. Pre-Nu52 Zee would have never put up with someone like John. That's why some of us aren't a big fan of the pairing.
DC doesn't really have a 'main' magic guy the same way Marvel has Dr Strange. Usually most teams have their designated magician like the JL has Zatanna, JSA has Dr Fate, Titans have Raven and Tim's Teen Titans had Zachary on it. Constantine being the face of DC's magic side was something DC started pushing postNu52. Prior to that he was on the periphery in Hellblazer and barely interacted with the 'main' DCU.