Now that the JLA is popular again, DC can put that label on anything and sell oodles and oodles of copies, and they can even totally neglect quality. Thankfully they didn't (completely) neglect quality with this kick off/relaunch of the "80-Page Giants" from the DC of yesteryear. Of course they don't cost $1.50 like they used to making picking it up a bit more painful. You best make sure it's worth your while before blowin $7 shammolies on the thing. I'll give you a run-down on what's inside
Batman & Superman in "the Green Bullet", written by John Ostrander, art by Ken Lashly and Ron Boyd. In Gotham it appears that Superman (early in his career) has killed a street rat who was trying to sell kryptonite bullets. Batman has to figure out if Supes is a murderer or if he's being framed. First problem: there's maybe two panels of JLA related stuff here. I'm sure there'll be a Superman, Batman, or even World's Finest 80-Page Giant coming, so couldn't they have save this for then? It's good writing (as always from Ostrander), and the art is good (it's because of Boyd's inks), but it feels like it doesn't belong.
the Silver Age JLA in "For Sale -- the Justice League?", written by Tom Peyer with art by Mark Pajarillo and Walden Wong. An interesting story from the JLA's early days, when a corporate sponsor donates billions to aide in helping the victims of the villains they fight. Of course the League debates whether this is legit, and come to the conclusion that it is, except for a very determined Green Arrow. An excellent story which subtly works out the continuity of Hawkman's participation in the JLA. The art is crap though.
Justice League International in "Mousebusters", written by Keith Giffen, art by Kevin Maguire and Karl Story. Between panels in the now classic Justice League #5, Blue Beetle and Booster Gold try and devise a way to catch the mouse that coldcocked Guy Gardner. A tale fitting of the Blue and Gold name and meshes almost perfectly with JL#5. It was worth the $7 just for the nostalgia this tale provides (and it's funny too).
Red Tornado in "Tin Man's Lament" by Todd DeZago, Ben Herrera and Michael Christian. From living robot, to almost-human, to a basic shell of sentience, this tells the story of Red Tornado trying to be the man he never was. Nicely written, bad art.
JLA in the "Secret Society of Super Villains", written by Mark Millar, art by Chris Jones and Mark Stegbauer. A whimsical tale of Brainwave's reforming of the classic super-villain organization, with disaterous results. At this point I'm wondering why they got such good writers but placed them with such crappy artists.
Green Lantern and Martian Manhunter in "Warrior's Heritage" by Elliot S! Maggin, Clint Hilinski (who?!) and Ray Kryssing. A pathetic tale of J'onn teaching Kyle a thing or two about battle. Sadly pathetic.
Aquaman and Wonder Woman in "Revelations", written by Christopher Priest, art by Eric Battle and Prentis Rollins. A submarine is in trouble and Aquaman needs assistance. To his chagrin, the JLA send Wonder Woman and during the retreival process a shocking secret is revealed. A delightful tale by Priest, with good -- albeit too flashy -- artwork from Battle and Rollins.
As I said, it's worth it to pick it up for just the Giffen tale alone, but aside from that crappy Green Lantern story, it's worth it.