2. **How has the global popularity of manga influenced the comic book industry in other regions, and what impact has it had on the creation and distribution of comics worldwide?
4. **Who are some of the most influential mangaka (manga artists) in history, and what impact have they had on both Asian and international comic scenes?
4. **How is technology, such as digital platforms and social media, transforming the way manga and other Asian comics are created, distributed, and consumed?
2. **How has the global popularity of manga influenced the production and publication trends of comics in other Asian countries, such as manhwa in South Korea and manhua in China?
How do demographic categories like shōnen, shōjo, seinen, and josei in manga cater to different audiences, and are there equivalent categories in manhwa and manhua?
In what ways have manga and Asian comics influenced Western graphic novels and comic industries, both in terms of artistic style and narrative techniques?