  In this review I will discuss recent developments on the topic of resolved
Asymptotic Giant Branch (AGB) stars and Long Period Variables (LPVs) in our
Galaxy, the Magellanic Clouds, and the Local Group in general. Since the main
characteristics of AGB stars are (1) their infrared, (2) pulsational and (3)
chemical properties, it is fitting that I will focus on recent results from the
(a) 2MASS/DENIS and MSX near- and mid-IR surveys, the (b) micro-lensing surveys
and (c) dedicated narrow-band imaging surveys.
