4. **How do comics from Latin American countries reflect their cultural, social, and political contexts, and what distinct storytelling techniques do they employ?
3. **What role do Manhwa, the South Korean comic book tradition, play in the global comic book market, and how have webtoons contributed to its popularity?
What role do independent and alternative comics play in diversifying the narratives and artistic styles seen in global comic book traditions, and which regions are at the forefront of this movement?
In what ways have comics from Latin America, like Argentine historietas or Mexican comic books, used the medium to address social and political issues?
What cultural and historical factors have influenced the development of manga in Japan, and how do its genres and storytelling techniques differ from Western comics?
5. **What role does the format and presentation play in distinguishing Middle Eastern comics, such as those from Iran and Lebanon, from other global comic traditions?