2001 Superman may be able leap over tall buildings in a single bound, but just like the funnies in yesterday's paper, he's old news. Think comic books on steroids. Here's a potpourri of other items on the brink of breaking through and their current counterparts that are fading fast. Say goodbye to Archie and Superman.
Graphic novels are long-form comics that use elaborate artwork to tell a serious story.
Cool graphics and hot type soon won't be enough to catapult brand names into worldwide recognition. Companies are setting their trademarks to music. The swoosh and the golden arches triggered the instant consumer responses of the past, but tomorrow, visual clues alone will not be enough. Now you must capture more than one sense. Russell Crowe may have competition as Australia's hottest export.