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The arrival of this issue is well-timed as I've been thinking about anniversary issues recently – (Avengers #200, for example). It's caused me to reflect that they used to seem more special. That's not to say I'm not excited about the upcoming Geiger #25 (I am, massively), but that for the most part we've lost at least some of the magic with their constant renumbering. 

Justice League of America #200, though, was one from those bygone days when an all-star line-up actually meant an all-star line-up. Under a wraparound cover by George Pérez and from a script by Gerry Conway, DC assembled some amazing art contributors, including Pérez and Brett Breeding, Pat Broderick and Terry Austin, Jim Aparo, Dick Giordano, Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino and Frank Giacoia, Brian Bolland, and Joe Kubert. 

Beyond the great line-up of creators, there's an equally strong roster of heroes present in the story. Included are Aquaman, Batman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Phantom Stranger, Red Tornado, Zatanna, Elongated Man, Black Canary, and Hawkman. 

Conway's story – he was great at juggling teams and telling big stories – stands up well and the art is beautiful in this format. There's only one blemish on the project… 

Originally produced as a 72-page, no ads issue in the regular run of the series cover dated March 1982, this one is called Justice League 200 (Facsimile Edition) in the indicia. Except that this is inherently not a facsimile edition since it was never in the Treasury format before. They handled the recent collection of Untold Legend of the Batman by using "Limited Edition" in the indicia. They could have even revived their "Limited Collector's Edition" line, but oh, well, this is just nitpicking what is really a fun book.  

It's totally steeped in its time, but it stands up well. If you haven't ever read it, but you like the JLA, it's definitely worth checking out. If you remember it, you'll enjoy it at this size. I sure did. 

– J.C. Vaughn