4. **How have traditional Chinese and Korean comic forms like manhua and manhwa evolved in recent years, and what impact have they had on both local and international comic markets?
3. **What role do South American comic book artists and writers play in the global comic book industry, and how do their works reflect cultural and societal themes unique to their region?
2. **How has the Japanese manga industry influenced global comic book traditions, and what are some notable differences in storytelling and art style between manga and Western comics?
**What are the defining characteristics of European comic book traditions, such as Franco-Belgian bandes dessinées, compared to American superhero comics?
3. **In what ways do the narrative structures and themes in South American comic books reflect the social and political landscapes of their countries of origin?
