Taking over pencilling Justice League of America (after the passing of long-time JLA illustrator Dick Dillon), George Perez finally received his long sought-after chance to illustrate DC's preeminent super-team. Seeing the JLA as a natural progression from his work on Marvel's Avengers, the very reason Perez accepted Marv Wolfman's invitation earlier that year (1980) to illustrate The New Teen Titans was in hopes his work there would eventually land him the JLA. And in 1980, his first year at DC, it didn't take long to realize his ambition. Beginning with the backup Firestorm story in The Flash #283 (Sept., 1980), then his first DC Cover later that month - Green Lantern #132), Perez would then illustrate the introduction of the New Teen Titans in DC Comics Presents #26 (Oct., 1980) with the launch of the teams own title the following month (Nov., 1980). In that month, he would also take over the JLA with issue #184.
He would go on to illustrate #185 and #186, then take about a half-year hiatus before returning to the series with issue #192. This issue, #200, is his 11th issue contributing to the series. A Bronze Age gem, it sports a stunning wraparound cover by Perez and is an over-sized anniversary issue. Also contributing art to the issue are veteran and legendary comic artists Pat Broderick, Joe Kubert, Frank Giacoia, Dick Giordano, Gil Kane, Jim Aparo, Terry Austin, Brian Bolland, and Brett Breeding. The story is by Gerry Conway.
Signed by Perez, the comic is professionally graded by CGC at 9.4 (NM) with great eye appeal, and is part of their special Signature Series. With Signature Series books a certified CGC witness actually observes the signing of the comic and then immediately takes possession of the book so there is no possibility of the real autograph being switched out with another. As of this writing, there are a total of forty four Signature Series copies of this book graded, with five other 9.4's and sixteen grading higher (eight 9.6's and eight 9.8's). It will be shipped with the utmost care.