Amethyst

Creation & Design

Amethyst was created by writer Dan Mishkin and artist Ernie Colón, debuting in the early 1980s as a unique character in the DC Universe, blending fantasy elements with superhero themes.

Early Years

Amethyst's early stories focused on her adventures in Gemworld, where she battled various foes and navigated the complexities of her royal heritage.

Character Development

Over the years, Amethyst has evolved from a princess in a magical realm to a key player in the DC Universe, often exploring themes of identity, power, and responsibility.

Cultural Reception

Amethyst has been well-received for her unique blend of fantasy and superhero elements, appealing to a diverse audience.

Character Details

Real Name:
Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld
Aliases:
Amethyst, Princess Amethyst
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Justice League Dark, Teen Titans
Abilities:
Magic, Teleportation, Shapeshifting
Equipment:
Gemstone Amulet
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
purple
Hair Color:
purple

Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.

Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$3

Key Facts

1st appearance of Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld

Preview, pull-out comic of Amethyst

1st appearance of Dark Opal, the first villain of the series who wants to take control of Gemworld

1st appearance of Carnelian, in the employ of Dark Opal

Key Facts

1st cover appearance of Amethyst

Continued from a 16-page preview that was inserted in Legion of Super-Heroes #298

1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2012

Low
$2
Mid
$8
High
$20

Key Facts

Variant cover art by Ryan Sook

Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$8

Key Facts

1st team appearance of the new Young Justice: Superboy, Robin, Impulse, Amethyst, Wonder Girl, Teen Lantern and Jinny Hex

1st appearance of Teen Lantern

Amethyst #1

Non-Key

DC ⋅ 2020

Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$4

Key Facts

Premiere issue of a series featuring Amethyst returning to Gemworld

Adjust Your Filters To See More Comics!

By default Key Collector searches for Standard Cover Key Issues.

Adjust the "Variants" and/or "Non-Key Issues" search filters above for additional content:

  • Variant Covers ([[totalVariants]])
  • Non-Key Issues ([[totalNonKeys]])

At Key Collector, our primary focus is on unearthing those rare Standard Cover Key Issues for you. However, the world of comic collectibles is vast and varied. We want to make sure you have the tools to explore it all!