Marvel United
In what order can I use the symbols and special effects on my hero cards?
The designer confirmed the order is up to the player, and the rulebook says the symbols can be performed in any order.
In any order you like. The symbols on the card you just played and on the previous card, along with Special Effects and action tokens, can be used in whatever sequence you choose, and you can skip any of them. A Special Effect may come before or after your normal icons, but once started it runs to completion.