Start at the top left panel and move left to right, then top to bottom
Follow the panel order on the page
Read speech bubbles in the order they appear
Read captions and narration boxes before or after the panel content as placed
Follow arrows, tails, and visual cues that show reading direction
Watch for sound effects written in the artwork
Notice changes in panel size, shape, and layout
Pay attention to facial expressions, body language, and background details
Read across pages in sequence
Use the issue’s or book’s page order unless the layout clearly indicates otherwise