2. **Can you provide an overview of some of the most influential series and creators within the Franco-Belgian comics genre, such as "Astérix," "Tintin," and "The Smurfs"?
3. **How have Franco-Belgian comics influenced other European comics traditions, and what unique contributions have other European countries made to the medium?
4. **What role do comic festivals, such as the Angoulême International Comics Festival, play in promoting and sustaining the Franco-Belgian comics industry?
5. **How have contemporary social, cultural, and political themes been reflected in Franco-Belgian comics compared to earlier works, and what impact has this had on their popularity and reach?
**What are some of the distinguishing features of the Franco-Belgian comic tradition, and how have its popular series like "Tintin" and "Asterix" influenced global comic culture?
2. **How has the rich tradition of South American comics, particularly in countries like Argentina with series such as "Mafalda," contributed to both regional and international comic literature?
3. **In what ways do Indian comic books, such as those published by Amar Chitra Katha and Raj Comics, incorporate local mythology and contemporary issues, and how have they reached audiences outsi...
