**How do European comic traditions, like Franco-Belgian bandes dessinées, differ in style and narrative from American comics, and what are some of the most influential works in this tradition?
5. **What role do comic books play in the preservation and promotion of Indigenous narratives and histories, and which creators are leading the way in this area?
4. **How have African comic book creators incorporated traditional folklore and contemporary issues into their work, and what impact has this had on the global comic book industry?
3. **In what ways do comic books from Latin American countries reflect their cultural and political landscapes, and who are some notable artists and writers from these regions?
2. **How has manga influenced global comic book culture, and what are some key differences in storytelling and art styles between manga and Western comics?
**What are the defining characteristics of European comic book traditions, such as bandes dessinées in France and Belgium, and how do they differ from American superhero comics?
How have digital comics and webtoons, particularly prominent in South Korea, changed the landscape of comic book creation and consumption around the world?
