What are the fundamental differences in storytelling techniques between manga and Western comics?

Manga often utilizes a more deliberate pacing, with extensive use of panel layouts and silent panels to convey emotion and atmosphere. Western comics, particularly American superhero comics, tend to have a faster pace with more dialogue and action-oriented panels. Manga frequently explores a wider range of genres and themes, often serialized in long-running arcs, while Western comics, though diverse, have historically been more dominated by superhero narratives.