What role does understanding the art style of a comic book play in the translation process?

The art style heavily influences the tone and character portrayal, which directly impacts the dialogue. A gritty, realistic art style necessitates a more serious and perhaps terse dialogue. A cartoony or exaggerated art style demands a lighter, more playful tone. Translators need to be aware of these visual cues and adapt the dialogue to align with the art style to maintain the overall aesthetic and impact of the comic.