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?
These questions allow for an exploration of how different cultural backgrounds influence comic book creation and the global perception of this dynamic art form.?
5. **What are some significant contributions of Latin American comic book artists and writers to the genre, and how do their works address themes of social and political change in the region?
4. **How has the tradition of graphic storytelling in India, including Amar Chitra Katha and the rise of new graphic novelists, reflected and shaped Indian cultural narratives and folklore?
