How has the global rise in popularity of manga affected the production and distribution of comics in Japan and internationally?
What are some notable differences between manga and manhwa (Korean comics) in terms of art style and narrative structure?
How has the popularity of manga influenced or been influenced by adaptions into anime?
What are the major genres in manga, and how do they cater to different demographics?
How do the storytelling techniques in manga differ from those used in Western comics?
5. **How have Franco-Belgian comics influenced modern European comic works and graphic novels, and what are some notable contemporary examples?
4. **What role does the publication "Pilote" have in the history of Franco-Belgian comics, and what impact did it have on the genre's development?
3. **How have historical events in Europe influenced the themes and styles found in Franco-Belgian comics?
2. **Who are some of the most influential authors and artists in the Franco-Belgian comic scene, and what contributions have they made to the genre?
**What are the defining characteristics of Franco-Belgian comics that distinguish them from American and Japanese comic traditions?
