One remembers when the issue was first unleashed. Awesome then. Just as enjoyable now, forty-four years later, as it was, first in 1982. Re-released in July 2026 as a Treasury Edition Facsimile Reprint, Perez's art is just as eye-popping. Conway's script is respectful, opening with a recap of the original origin story before diving headlong into this sequel. Brilliant including different art teams for the different chapters. Aparo for Aquaman, Kane for Green Lantern, Infantino for The Flash, Giordano for Wonder Woman. Conway's story nicely and smoothly draws in The Phantom Stranger, Snapper Carr, Green Arrow and J'onn J'onzz. In 1982 it was not hard to understand that J'onn had left the team and was gone for a number of years. Snapper Carr had betrayed the team once, before moving on to other things. Oliver Queen had just quit. Revisiting things in 2026, minor details can be overlooked.
The larger size gives the art more space to be enjoyed. The double splash page of the satellite headquarters; Kane's splash of The Atom slugging Green Lantern; the team racing from the cave headquarters for a final confrontation with the aliens are just a few standouts. The layout and design are just incredible. The wraparound cover, with an added border is more than just nice. The attention to detail shows a deep respect for everything and everyone involved.
It is a shame that J'onn was shuffled off, while Ollie decided to make a comeback. Later, J'onn would return to his rightful place as a core member of the team. However, no one knew it back then.
The facsimile reprint of Justice League of America 200 is like opening a time capsule and seeing what talented individuals would leave behind. It earns five stars enduring the test of time.
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