Can you provide examples of notable sales or auctions of original comic art, and what makes these specific pieces historically or culturally significant?
5. **What are some prominent themes and narrative techniques used in African comics, and how do they vary across different countries and cultures within Africa?
4. **How has the tradition of political cartooning evolved in the Middle East, and what role does it play in contemporary social and political discourse?
3. **In what ways do graphic novels from Latin America incorporate elements of indigenous culture and regional history into their storytelling and artwork?
2. **What are some defining characteristics of Japanese manga, and how do they reflect Japanese culture and social norms differently than Western comics?
**How do European comic book traditions, such as Franco-Belgian comics (bande dessinée), differ in style and thematic content compared to American superhero comics?
