Amethyst Annual #1

The first annual for DC's Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld arrives in 1984 with a cover by Paris Cullins and Dick Giordano that practically bursts with the series' vibrant spirit — Amethyst herself stands front and center in her purple costume, arm raised and channeling a burst of golden energy, surrounded by a full ensemble of allies, warriors, and a delightful menagerie of Gemworld creatures crowding the foreground. It's a genuine group portrait of an entire fantasy world, with a young girl in braids, armored companions, and exotic animals all pressed together against a backdrop of shattered purple crystal. Writer duo Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, with interior art by Ric Estrada and Pablo Marcos, bring their story "Point of No Return" to this oversized format — making this annual a warm, colorful showcase of everything that made this corner of the DC universe so imaginative.