3. **In what ways have comic book traditions from Latin America, such as the historietas from Argentina and Mexico, impacted social and political discourse in their respective countries?
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?
5. **What are some of the challenges faced by non-Japanese manga artists when entering the industry, and how have these artists been accepted by traditional manga audiences?
4. **How is technology, such as digital platforms and social media, transforming the way manga and other Asian comics are created, distributed, and consumed?
2. **How has the global popularity of manga influenced the production and publication trends of comics in other Asian countries, such as manhwa in South Korea and manhua in China?
5. **How have contemporary Franco-Belgian comics evolved in terms of art style and thematic content compared to their classic counterparts from the mid-20th century?
