Amethyst Special - Vol 1 - #1 - 1986 - Kismet - (FN)

A stunning and highly unique milestone in the Amethyst mythos, Amethyst Special #1 serves as a crucial, oversized bridge between the first and second volumes of DC's premier high-fantasy title. Steering away from the standard superhero-adjacent formatting of the era, the creative team of Keith Giffen, Mindy Newell, and legendary artist Ernie Colón craft a beautifully stylized, high-fantasy fable titled "Kismet." This issue peels back the layers of the Gemworld's rich history to explore the concepts of destiny, sacrifice, and the deep-seated lore of its magical houses.

The special shifts focus away from the frantic, immediate wars of the main title to take a meditative, enchanting look at the overarching tapestry of the Twelve Kingdoms. Framed as a deeper exploration into the mystical rules governing the realm, "Kismet" dives into the rich backstory and cultural distinctiveness of the different gem-themed houses that make up the Gemworld.