JLA: Secret Origins (Paperback)

by Paul Dini (Author)

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: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #664,065 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

4.0 out of 5 stars jla paperback, February 14, 2009

By	Christine M. Howard - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

it was in a bit rough shape when it arrived but a great book anyway.