2. **How has the manga tradition in Japan influenced global comic book storytelling, and what are some notable differences in art style and narrative structure compared to Western comics?
**What are some key characteristics and themes found in Franco-Belgian comics, and how do they differ from those commonly seen in American superhero comics?
What are some of the challenges and opportunities facing the digital distribution of manga and Asian comics in the age of webtoons and online platforms?
How do cultural aspects and societal issues of Asian countries reflect in the themes and characters of their respective comic genres, such as in works like "Attack on Titan" or "Solo Leveling"?
What role do manga magazines, like Weekly Shōnen Jump and Monthly Shōjo Comic, play in the manga industry, and how do they contribute to the discovery of new talent and series?
How has the global popularity of manga influenced the creation and distribution of Asian comics outside of Japan, such as manhwa from Korea and manhua from China?
