As the world becomes smaller, individual countries' comics industries are changing. John A. Lent explains.

Philippe Moins explores Belgium's long tradition of comics and animation.

Susan Alston of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund describes the shocking state of the nation.

John Cawley looks at the relationship between comics and animation over the years, from Gertie the Dinosaur to Men In Black.

Mark Langer chronicles the evolution of one of the most enduring characters in animation history, the sailor man who got his start in comic strips.

Philippe Moins explores Belgium's long tradition of comics and animation.

Talents fresh from the world's top animation schools reminisce about their educations.

Tammy Glenn reports on California Governor Pete Wilson's proposal for a scholarship initiative to feed the industry's appetite for talent.

Boom or eventual bust? We hear from headhunters around the world.

Independent recruiter Pamela Thompson investigates where the industry's top recruiters look for their next hires.