5. **How have Franco-Belgian comics influenced modern European comic works and graphic novels, and what are some notable contemporary examples?
4. **What role does the publication "Pilote" have in the history of Franco-Belgian comics, and what impact did it have on the genre's development?
3. **How have historical events in Europe influenced the themes and styles found in Franco-Belgian comics?
2. **Who are some of the most influential authors and artists in the Franco-Belgian comic scene, and what contributions have they made to the genre?
**What are the defining characteristics of Franco-Belgian comics that distinguish them from American and Japanese comic traditions?
5. **How have Franco-Belgian comics such as "Tintin," "Asterix," and "The Smurfs" influenced pop culture and animation internationally?
4. **What role do publishing houses like Hergé's Studios and Spirou magazine play in the promotion and distribution of Franco-Belgian comics?
3. **How did the bandes dessinées (BD) culture develop in France and Belgium, and what impact has it had on European comics as a whole?
2. **Who are some of the most influential artists and writers in the Franco-Belgian comic tradition, and what are their most notable works?
**What are the defining characteristics of Franco-Belgian comics, and how do they differ from American comic books and Japanese manga?
