There is soooooo much going on this comic book and it's kind of like an explosion of plots but I guess that it'll just tie in neatly with each other. Bang! I like that already from the first page we are thrown into a world of colours, monsters and magic. It reminds me of the type of adventures that Doctor Strange would have which I'm absolutely live for so on the offset loving it already.
And there's Prince Topaz's illusionary turmoils and rendezvous with Fire Jade, strife amongst the council of Gemworld, Amethyst's possible archnemsis moving in next door on Earth world and Fire Jade's planned takeover of Gemworld... woof! A lot to digest but it deliciously taken in with colours and design of a world that is very rich enveloped and gathered in gorgeous mystical art and then there's Earth world.
The art style's light and it reminds me of the style of Archie's comics. The colours aren't as pronounced but I guess if you live in a Gemworld, the shade of light will be ummm... lighter?
For the most part, it follows like a traditional style of panelling but then there's moments I would say is transformative panelling in using panels to fabulously transition the setting or when Amethyst changes from Amy Winston (the person they are on Earth). It effectively tells the story in a few panels especially if you're fitting so much into one issue!
The standout character for me would be Amethyst with her no-nonsense attitude towards their mother throwing some shade at Gemworld or their unwillingness to give up when overcoming new challenges. A character that seeks to inspire - get it, girl!
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Dollar Comics: Amethyst #1 (originally printed as Amethyst #1)
Dan Mishkin & Gar Cohn - writers
Ric Estrada & Ernie Colón - artists
John Costanza - letterer
Carl Gafford - colourist
Karen Berger - editor
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