JLA: Secret Origins [Paperback]

Paul Dini (Author)

Book Description

Series: JLA (DC Comics Unnumbered Paperback) | Publication Date: December 1, 2002

The secret origins of the world's greatest super heroes! The defining moments in the history of the DC Universe! The Untold forces that brought these champions together!

Exclusive interviews with writer Paul Dini and artist Alex Ross. Preview art and preliminary sketches from JLA Liberty and Justice.

Please Note: This book has some wear and is not in mint condition.
Ages 9-12

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: DC Comics (December 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401200214
• ISBN-13: 978-1401200213
• Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 10.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #307,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars More please!, January 12, 2003

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Devlin Tay (Adelaide, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JLA: Secret Origins (Paperback)

Alex Ross's art, as usual, is gorgeous and a joy to behold. I have framed posters of his Wonder Woman and Aquaman hanging in my gym as testament to my admiration of his work. Alas, the pages in JLA: Secret Origins relating to Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel and Wonder Woman have been reproduced from previous books (Superman: Peace on Earth, Batman: War on Crime, Shazam! Power of Hope and Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth) - all of which I already own. That made me feel a little cheated, but I guess I'll just have to wait a little while for his upcoming new JLA project. However, the full spreads of the JLA assembled still make this book well worth another look. Buy this book by all means if you do not already own the afore-mentioned books.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not enough art and too short, May 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: JLA: Secret Origins (Paperback)

Unlike the other reviewers I do NOT recommend buying this book. The artwork of Alex Ross is great (of course) but there is just too little of it. Plus, the storyline of the origins of the JLA just did not cut it. Each origin is told through a series of 8 panels that are 8"x2", plus each origin is in a single color (except for the last panel in each). I was very disappointed that the storyline was so short for each origin. There is also a great group shot near the back of the book, but superman and some of batman fall right in the crease. I was very disappointed. You are much better off putting the money towards MYTHOLOGY (The DC Comics Art of Alex Ross). It has much of the same art from origin of JLA plus there is a lot more art for your money. In short, I don't recommend purchasing the book JLA: Secret Origins, its just not worth it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great example of comic artwork, December 28, 2010

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Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JLA: Secret Origins (Paperback)

I have read thousands of comic books in my life and my favorite stories have always been the origins, the explanations of how the superheroes gained their powers or became the hero. This book is an explanation of how a set of the members of the Justice League of America made the transition from what in most cases would have been a normal life to that of a dedicated fighter against the forces of evil.
The heroes that have their histories explained are:

*) Superman
*) Batman
*) Wonder Woman
*) The Flash
*) Green Lantern
*) Aquaman
*) Martian Manhunter
*) Green Arrow
*) Hawkman
*) The Atom
*) Captain Marvel
*) Plastic Man

The artwork is spectacular; the characters are drawn as true heroes, with serious expressions and standing erect with pride and confidence.