Who Is Amethyst? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Amethyst is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Amy Winston, with over 266 comic issue appearances. "Amy Winston" is the long lost princess of Amethyst on Gemworld. She was also a Lord of Order before the New 52 reboot.

Who is Amethyst?

Origin Princess Amethyst Amethyst's real name is Amy Winston. As a small infant her parents, the rulers of the House of Amethyst on Gemworld , were both murdered by Dark Opal . She was rescued by a witch named Citrina who escaped with her to Earth . By the time of her thirteenth birthday she is still unaware of her heritage, but on this day much becomes revealed to her. A tiny lizard enters the Winston home and replaces her birthday present with a magical amethyst necklace. She is soon after kidnapped in her room by a hideous ogre, who takes her to Fortress Opal in Gemworld. During the journey there she is transformed into a 20 year old woman. She is soon introduced to one of Dark Opal’s minions, Sardonyx .

Key facts

Amethyst is of god/eternal origin. The character is published by DC Comics. With 266 recorded issue appearances, Amethyst ranks among the most featured characters in comics.