Comic Book History of Animation #5

"Part 5: Anime Conquers the World!" traces the rise of computer animation through Pixar’s quiet ascent and eventual takeover of Disney’s animation division, while also spotlighting how Bruce Timm’s Batman and Matt Groening’s Simpsons reshaped television animation. It charts the growing influence of Hayao Miyazaki’s acclaimed anime films as they find a receptive audience in the United States. Written by Fred Van Lente and illustrated by Ryan Dunlavey—with coloring by Adam Guzowski and lettering by Dunlavey—this issue captures a pivotal era in animation history, with a cover by Ryan Dunlavey.