5. **How have digital platforms affected the development and distribution of webcomics in regions such as Southeast Asia, and what unique storytelling styles have emerged from these platforms?
4. **In what ways have Middle Eastern and North African comic book artists used their medium to address socio-political themes, and how has this been received both locally and internationally?
3. **What role do Latin American comic book traditions play in exploring cultural and social issues, and how are they reflected in the storytelling techniques used by creators in this region?
2. **How do Japanese manga differ in narrative structure and artistic style from Western comic books, and what influence have they had on global comic book culture?
**What are the defining characteristics of European comic book traditions, such as the Franco-Belgian and Italian comics, compared to American superhero comics?
5. **What are some notable examples of comic book traditions from countries like France (bande dessinée) and Belgium, and how have they contributed to the global comic culture?
