You May Have Missed It, But Superman Just Revisited One of DC's Most Magical (and Underrated) Heroines

Superman has accrued many iconic allies over his superhero career as a Justice League member and Earth’s resident Kryptonian, but none is more magically unique and underutilized than Amethyst of Gemworld. Amethyst's brief but impactful appearance alongside Clark Kent and Lois Lane brings to light that this DC Princess is an underrated powerhouse, one who needs to play a larger role in the DCU.

In Superman #21 – written by Joshua Williamson, with art by Dan Mora – Superman and Lois Lane, with her newly acquired powers as Superwoman, are on a date, when they are interrupted by Amethyst of Gemworld, who tells them the House of Onyx is invading her kingdom. Princess Amethy and the Super-couple subsequently take on Onyx's army, with Lois Lane helping Amethyst and the Onyx Queen come to a truce agreement.

Despite her brief cameo, Amethyst’s updated redesign beautifully showcases her as a magical superhero and a powerful warrior princess with intriguing lore begging to make a comeback to DC Comics.

Amnythst, A Seriously Underrated & Incredibly Powerful Superman Character, Just Made Her DC Comics Comeback

Superman #21 – Written By Joshua Williamson; Art By Dan Mora; Color By Alejandro Sánchez; Lettering By Ariana Maher

Amethyst, also known as Amy Winston, appears in both Crisis on Infinite Earths and Infinite Crisis as the Princess of Gemworld, a realm that draws magic from gemstones and was originally controlled by the Lords of Chaos. Amethyst has shown to be a trulypowerful superhero with seemingly limitless abilities such as telekinesis, dimensional warping, astral projection, and the ability to do high-level magic. Not only does she have incredible abilities, itis eventually revealed that Princess Amethyst is a Lord of Order, and one of the few that have a human form similar to Doctor Fate.

In Infinite Crisis, it was hinted that Amethyst was able to fend against the Spectre, and at the beginning of Amethyst (Vol.2)#13 – written by Keith Griffin, with art by Robert Loren Flemming –Doctor Fate even thinks Amethyst may ultimately be one of the most powerful beings in the DC Universe.Amethyst’s new intricate hero design in Superman #21 perfectly balances her identity as both a magical gemstone-powered princess and a mighty warrior. Should she make a permanent return, this new hero look would deliver a great gateway introduction to her character and background.

Princess Amethyst And Gemworld Are Overdue To Take On A Renewed Importance In DC Lore

DC Hints At Amethyst’s Potential

Despite Amethyst being a Lord of Order and a magical princess from another realm, her recent appearances have put her in the background of storylines when she’s been heralded as one of the most powerful superheroes in her universe. Amethyst has immense cosmic power that hasn’t been fully recognized in years, and her intricate and unique world is deserving of revitalization in recent comics. Amethyst’s cameo alongside Superman is very brief, but her new superhero design, rich lore, and powers as a Lord of Order are the perfect stepping stones to refresh her character and bring the underrated superhero, Amethyst of Gemworld, back into the spotlight.

Superman #21 is available now from DC Comics!

Superman

Created By

Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel

Alias

Kal-El, Clark Kent, Jonathan Kent

Alliance

Justice League, Superman Family

Race

Kryptonian

Franchise

D.C.

First Appearance

Action Comics

The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.

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