Problem: (1) The manga is published in French by Panini Comics , in Spanish by Planetacomic , in German and Italian by Pika Edition .
(2) The manga is published by Panini comics in French , from Planetacomic in Spanish , by Pika Edition in German and Italian .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) He is best known for illustrating some books by Gerald Durrell , and covers for books by Edgar Rice Burroughs .
(2) He is best known for presenting some books by Gerald Durrell and covers for Edgar Rice Burroughs ' books .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) In October 1560 , he secretly met with the English ambassador , Nicolas Throckmorton , in Paris , and asked him for a passport to return through England to Scotland .
(2) In October 1560 , he secretly met with the English ambassador , Nicolas Throckmorton , in Paris , and asked him for a passport to return through Scotland to England .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) Kevin Spacey ( Henry Drummond ) and David Troughton ( Matthew Harrison Brady ) starred in a 2009 revival at The Old Vic in London .
(2) Matthew Matthew Harrison Brady ( Henry Drummond ) and David Troughton ( Kevin Spacey ) played at The Old Vic in London in a revival in 2009 .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
no