How to Read Manga. All traditional Japanese manga reads from right to left, the
reverse of English, which reads from left to right. In original manga-style books, ...
How to Read Manga All traditional Japanese manga reads from right to left, the reverse of English, which reads from left to right. In original manga-style books, the action, the word bubbles, and sound effects are all written in this direction. Walker Books is proud to bring you VERMONIA which has been created in Tokyo by the Japanese manga collective YoYo and therefore follows all the traditions of true Japanese manga. The diagram below illustrates the correct way to read through the panels and word bubbles on a page.
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I’m not sure. the doors should have led to the same place.
But where are Jim and Doug?
We crossed. We’re safe now.
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B
Fly?
If so, we’re closer to umnida’s people than naaman’s.
I don’t like this…
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B
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Start reading in the upper righthand corner.
= Panel Order
= Word Bubble Order
5 Strange. I think we’re at the beginning of the Shwala Desert.
