Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld
DC · 1983–1984 · 12 issues
About the series
In 1983, DC Comics launched Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld, a 12-issue fantasy series by writers Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn and artist Ernie Colón. It follows Amy Winston, a young girl who discovers she is the lost princess of a magical realm, and must reclaim her throne from the villainous Dark Opal. The series stands out for its vibrant, sword-and-sorcery world-building and its strong, early-80s focus on a female heroine navigating both ordinary adolescence and a fantastical destiny.