Panel - A single, enclosed frame or box that contains one scene or moment in the comic., Gutter - The space between panels where the reader's imagination fills in the action that occurs between them., Speech Bubble - A rounded or cloud-shaped container that holds the words spoken by a character., Thought Bubble - A cloud-shaped container that holds a character's inner thoughts or monologues., Caption - A box or text placed outside the panel, typically used for narration, commentary, or additional information., Sound Effects - Onomatopoeic words or phrases that represent sounds, like "POW," "BAM," or "SLAM.", Character - A person, animal, or creature featured in the comic's story., Setting - The location and time period where the story takes place., Plot - The sequence of events that make up the story., Protagonist - The main character, often the one the story revolves around., Antagonist - The character or force in opposition to the protagonist., Dialogue - The spoken or written conversation between characters., Narrative Sequence - The order in which panels are arranged to tell the story., Splash Page - A full-page illustration that often serves as an introduction to a new scene or chapter., Layout - The arrangement of panels on a page., Foreground - The part of the panel closest to the viewer, often where the main action occurs., Background - The part of the panel behind the main characters or action., Inking - The process of tracing and refining pencil lines with ink to make them stand out., Coloring - Adding colors to the artwork, either digitally or with traditional media., Artist - The person responsible for drawing and illustrating the comic., Writer - The person responsible for creating the story and dialogue., Genre - The category or type of story the comic belongs to (e.g., superhero, fantasy, science fiction)., Layout Artist - The person who designs the overall page layout, including panel placement., Publisher - The company or entity that produces and distributes the comic., Crossover - When characters from one comic series appear in another series for a special story., Origin Story - The narrative that explains how a superhero or character gained their powers or identity., Graphic Novel - A longer, book-length comic that typically tells a complete story.,

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