Reviews

Showcase Presents: Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld, Vol. 1 by Ernie Colón, Gary Cohn, Dan Mishkin

jacket7227's review

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

philipf's review

4.0

I didn't read these comics when they came out in the 80s because I was a teenage boy and the whole concept seemed too "girly" for me. Also, the fact that the art was by a guy who drew "Richie Rich" was something i couldn't handle then. Fortunately, I outgrew those attitudes and picked up a lot of the issues from quarter-bins. But I never completed the set, so I am glad that DC has finally collected the series. I do think they would have sold a lot more of this if they had put out a digest-sized collection when manga was at the height of its popularity.
Anyway, this story of a teenage girl who discovers that she is the heir to a magical realm where she transforms into an adult is enjoyable. The art is great. Some aspects of the story feel under explored, and occasionally the world-building seems to as thorough as it could be. But overall I liked this.

airmedw's review

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

A classic DC comic series, it's just a shame that this edition is in white and black. Nevertheless, a great read for fans of magic and fantasy

sauce4you's review

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

hammard's review

3.0

This a very weird series of comics but one I have a strange fondness for it. It goes to some absurd places and loses some of the prismatic fun in the black and white form. Yet, I cannot help but enjoy the fun.