3. **How have Latin American comics, or historietas, addressed social and political issues within their narratives, and which series or creators have been most influential in this tradition?
**How have Franco-Belgian comics, known as bande dessinée, influenced global comic book traditions, and what are some iconic characters or series from this tradition?
5. **In what ways have international audiences impacted the themes and production practices of manga and other Asian comics, and how have publishers responded to the global demand?
4. **How do cultural themes and societal issues manifest in Asian comics, such as South Korean manhwa and Chinese manhua, and how do they differ from those seen in Japanese manga?
3. **What are some of the most influential manga series that have significantly shaped the industry and inspired other media forms, such as anime and live-action adaptations?