3. **What role does political and historical context play in the evolution of Latin American comic books, and how do these elements manifest in the storytelling?
4. **In what ways have independent underground comics from the 1960s and 1970s in North America and Europe challenged traditional norms and expanded the boundaries of the medium?
5. **How do South Korean manhwa and webtoons reflect cultural trends and societal issues within Korea, and what impact have they had on the global comic market?
2. **What role do Franco-Belgian comics (bande dessinée) like "Tintin" and "Asterix" play in European culture, and how have they influenced comic book traditions globally?
3. **In what ways have Latin American comic books (historietas) addressed political and social issues unique to their regions, and who are some of the most influential creators in this tradition?