3. **What role do indigenous and local storytelling traditions play in the comic book cultures of countries like India, with its diverse array of comics like Amar Chitra Katha?
4. **How do Latin American comic books or "historietas" address social and political issues, and what impact have they had on regional cultural identity?
5. **In what ways do comic book traditions in Africa reflect the continent's cultural diversity, and who are some notable creators contributing to this landscape?
2. **How have Belgian and French comics, like the Franco-Belgian "bande dessinée," influenced the global comic book scene, and what are some iconic titles that have achieved international acclaim?
3. **In what ways have Latin American comics, such as Argentina's historietas or Mexico's luchador comics, contributed to cultural and political discourse within their respective societies?
4. **What role do South Korean manhwa play in both domestic and international comic markets, and how is the digital format (webtoons) revolutionizing the way these comics are consumed?
5. **How are indigenous comic traditions being preserved or revitalized in countries such as India with its Amar Chitra Katha series, and what unique stories do they bring to the comic book medium?
