I wonder if this means a new Amethyst book is slated.

Cuda B, I wouldn’t be surprised. I remember a lot of people speculating about the possibility of one back when the New 52 launched. If I had to put money on it though I’d guess something more like a “Weird Worlds” anthology book featuring Amethyst, Warlord and others.

Sold.

This’ll be a Christmas gift for a few of the girls in my family this year.

Issue #11 was the last by Mishkin & Cohn. After that there was a fill-in by Mindy Newell & Colleen Doran, then Kieth Giffen & Robert Fleming took over the writing, starting with a sure-to-be-confusing-out-of-context Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover.

Before we started up Madame Xanadu with Matt Wagner, we tried to get an Amethyst relaunch going at Vertigo with Amy Reeder and a different writer. It didn’t work out–just wasn’t the right time, I guess. But Amethyst is such a great concept with tons of potential.

OMG I can’t wait!! The only original issues I don’t have are numbers 2 and 3 from the final miniseries. Thanks!! Amethyst was my favorite comic.

Brilliant news, though it’s a shame we’re going to miss out on the colour. Still, this is a glass far more than half full.

Great to see that it’s going to the Showcase line. It’s going to be a huge book, so at least it will be affordable for everyone to try out.

Sweet! I loved the original mini as a kid in the 80′s. I’ve never read any of the other stories there except the DCCP story, so I’m looking forward to getting this one.

Interesting news. I can imagine an Amethyst revival, and I can even think of some writers who might be appropriate. I’m curious to see what this will look like in black and white. Color was so much a part of Amethyst (what with the gems and all…), but Ernie’s work was spectacular, and b&w might really show that off. So good news…now I can start shopping for that retirement villa on the Riviera.

A pure dream come true for me!
Amethyst got me reading mainstream comics when I was 6 (I recognized Ernie Colon’s work from the Richie Rich comics & instantly fell for the art in Amethyst!), and it is so fantastic to see her finally getting her due!
This *may* make me forgive DC for the abominations that were the Weirdoverse stories from the 90s & the unfortunate Secret Seven appearance last summer…ugh…

I wish it was in color.

For some more Ernie Colon Amethyst goodness, check these out:

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=713176&GSub=34812

and

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=765296&GSub=34812

If you hunt around you can usually get the original comics from the back issue bins for 50c a piece. That’s how I collected my run about 6 months ago.

I have all the Amethyst comics, and they’re awesome. I’ll buy this collection to show my support of the character. However, I really wish DC was collecting Amethyst in color. It’s such a beautiful series.

I have the entire Amethyst run too. But I will be buying this to show support for the character. Hopefully, we see her proper return.

YES YES YES YES!

About TIME!

Amethyst is one of fewest characters that always stick with me for years.

Why do you think I got a tattoo of her on my left calf?

i like that stone..because that stone have a purple color..i like purple very much…thanks

i loved the original and bought every issue, but i did think they jumped the shark with the series and the miniseries.

but where will i be able to order it?

thank you in advance

I’d be more than happy to shell out $40-$50 for a full-color edition. Hopefully sales of this one will persuade them.

I just bought the new Batman: Knightfall vol 1 reprint; it’s a Showcase-sized phone book, in COLOR, for $30! There’s no reason why the Amethyst book couldn’t be in color as well!