4. **What is the significance of the "Manhwa" industry in South Korea, and how has the digital medium (like webtoons) transformed its distribution and popularity worldwide?
3. **In what ways have Latin American and South American comics, such as those from Argentina and Brazil, contributed to the diversity of storytelling in the comic book medium?
2. **What are some key characteristics of Franco-Belgian comics, and how have iconic series like "Asterix" and "Tintin" shaped European comic book traditions?
**How do Japanese manga differ in narrative and artistic style compared to Western comic books, and what influence have they had on global comic book culture?
5. **How do different cultural comic traditions, such as the Korean manhwa or Chinese manhua, address themes specific to their societies, and how are they received internationally?
3. **How do underground and alternative comics differ from mainstream comics across various countries, and what impact have they had on comic book art and narratives?
