Not enough art and too short
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.