An article, in the August 2009 issue of Chief Learning Officer, entitled "Comics:  They're Not Just for Kids Anymore" describes the growing fascination with Japanese style comics called "manga".  The article explains the origins and spread of this trend, and possible future implications in the business training world.  Undoubtedly, as generations X andY come on to the professional scene they will bring a different perspective and approach to training and development.  Most likely, they will be more visually oriented.  They will probably prefer fast moving, efficient presentations and dissemination of information.  But comics? I am not sure this is a trend that we want to encourage.  The article states that this "genre has particular appeal....to audiences with lower reading levels....and time-constrained individuals."  As professionals, do we really want to facilitate ignorance?  As for the time-constrained individuals, certainly one should be able to prioritze one's life to permit professional growth, when necessary, without having to use comic books as the means of delivery.