What are the distinguishing characteristics of manga that differentiate it from Western comic books, and how do these characteristics influence storytelling and artwork?
5. **How do licensing and adaptation processes affect the translation and reception of manga and Asian comics into other media, such as anime, films, or foreign comic markets?
4. **In what ways do genres and themes in manga and Asian comics reflect societal issues, and how have these publications influenced perspectives on such issues both within and outside Asia?
**What are the key differences between manga, manhwa, and manhua, and how do these differences reflect the cultures and traditions of Japan, Korea, and China?
What role do digital platforms and webcomics play in the current dissemination and popularity of Asian comics compared to traditional print publications?
How are themes and genres in manga reflective of Japanese society and culture, and what distinguishes them from common themes in comics from other countries?
