2. **How have Franco-Belgian comics (bande dessinée) influenced global comic book styles, and what are some iconic titles or series that have contributed to this influence?
**What are the defining characteristics of Japanese manga that distinguish it from Western comic books, and how do these characteristics reflect Japanese culture and storytelling traditions?
4. **What are some notable examples of comic books or graphic novels from South American traditions, and how do they address regional social or political issues?
3. **What role do cultural and historical contexts play in shaping the themes and narratives in comics from different regions, such as Franco-Belgian bandes dessinées or Argentine historietas?
5. **What role do webcomics play in diversifying comic book traditions worldwide, and how have platforms like Line Webtoon and Tapas contributed to changes in how comics are consumed and created?
4. **How does the South Korean manhwa industry differ from its North American and Japanese counterparts in terms of content creation, distribution, and audience engagement?