What role do independent and alternative comics play in diversifying the narratives and artistic styles seen in global comic book traditions, and which regions are at the forefront of this movement?
In what ways have comics from Latin America, like Argentine historietas or Mexican comic books, used the medium to address social and political issues?
What cultural and historical factors have influenced the development of manga in Japan, and how do its genres and storytelling techniques differ from Western comics?
5. **What role does the format and presentation play in distinguishing Middle Eastern comics, such as those from Iran and Lebanon, from other global comic traditions?
4. **How has the tradition of South Asian comic books, including Indian graphic novels, integrated mythology and contemporary themes differently from Western counterparts?
2. **What are the cultural and historical influences visible in Japanese manga, and how have they shaped its development compared to Western comic traditions?
