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Myre
Myre - Chronicles of Yria 1" is the first book of an ongoing graphic novel fantasy series which delves into the mysteries of a world called "Yria". The world of Yria has a mysterious past. Very few Yrians know of it, and still fewer seek it. But there are clues that this harsh desert planet once held a much different past.
As a wanderer, Myre is interested only in her own survival. Together with her lifelong dragon companion, Varug, she seeks merely the next crumb of bread. But her search will unwittingly send her into the deepest mysteries of Yria's history, and the ancient and terrible secrets it conceals.
Official URL: https://yriachronicles.com
As a wanderer, Myre is interested only in her own survival. Together with her lifelong dragon companion, Varug, she seeks merely the next crumb of bread. But her search will unwittingly send her into the deepest mysteries of Yria's history, and the ancient and terrible secrets it conceals.
Official URL: https://yriachronicles.com
172 pages, Hardcover
First published February 24, 2017
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December 9, 2018
Ein interessanter erster Band, der noch mehr Fragen aufwirft als dass er irgendwelche Antworten liefert. Wir begleiten Myre auf ihrer Reise, von der sie genauso wenig weiß, wo sie sie hinführt wie wir.
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Die Bilder jedenfalls sind zu einem Großteil atemberaubend und ich möchte demnächst ausführlicher über meine Eindrücke berichten.
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Die Bilder jedenfalls sind zu einem Großteil atemberaubend und ich möchte demnächst ausführlicher über meine Eindrücke berichten.
October 29, 2020
Vielleicht ist das tatsächlich der beste comic den ich je gelesen habe :o genau die richtige Kombi aus Bild Text action und story. Einfach toll! Wenn ich könnte würde ich 6 Sterne geben. Hoffentlich lesen und genießen noch viele Menschen dieses Kunstwerk
October 11, 2025
Beim Lesen von Myre habe ich durchweg gestaunt. Der Detailreichtum der Bilder ist atemberaubend. Selbst bei den Hintergrundfiguren sieht man jedes Härchen. Dadurch sind die Seiten unfassbar atmosphärisch und man hat das Gefühl, man würde einen Film anschauen. Man kann das Fell der vermenschlichten Tiere beinahe riechen, so naturgetreu ist es gezeichnet. Ich mag mir gar nicht ausmalen, wie viel Zeit Claudya Schmidt in dieses Meisterwerk investiert hat. In Zeiten, in denen Bilder immer häufiger von KI hergestellt werden und sich schandhaft neben die Arbeit wahrhaftiger Illustratoren und Künstler reihen, ist diese Graphic Novel ein seltener Schatz.
April 24, 2017
Now that I have read it and rating MYRE - Chronicles of Yria (Chronicles of Yria: Book 1), it was more then amazing and astounding! I strongly recommend to reading this book, it has change my life that I have ever read it before! Thank you so much, AlectorFencer! With best regards Morten Andersen!
November 19, 2019
Myre by Claudya Schmidt enchants, abducts, inspires, delights the comic or elegant graphic novel reader with his pictorial language, a beguiling radiance and dynamics of images that cannot be compared with anything. The overall picture and the attention to detail are fascinating, dynamic processes create a cinematic and 3D feeling.
The story is kept exciting with hints and ignorance and is built up only slowly, so that something steps into the background. The journey, the adventure, the challenge and the daily struggle with the thorny and funny adversities is strong enough and offers reading pleasure at the highest level.
Unlimited admiration and recognition for this achievement, here the comic has arrived in art - highest purchase recommendation.
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Myre von Claudya Schmidt verzaubert, entführt, begeistert, erfreut den Comic oder vornehmer Graphic Novel Leser mit seiner Bildsprache, einer betörenden Strahlkraft und Dynamik der Bilder die mit nichts zu vergleichen ist. Das Gesamtbild und die Detailverliebtheit faszinieren, dynamische Abläufe erzeugen Kino- und 3D Feeling.
Die Geschichte wird mit Andeutungen und Nichtwissen spannend gehalten und nur langsam aufgebaut, tritt dadurch etwas in den Hintergrund. Die Reise, das Abenteuer, die Herausforderung und der tägliche Kampf mit den dornigen und lustigen Widrigkeiten ist stark genug und bietet Lesegenuss auf höchstem Niveau.
Uneingeschränkte Bewunderung und Anerkennung für diese Leistung, hier ist der Comic in der Kunst angekommen - höchste Kaufempfehlung.
The story is kept exciting with hints and ignorance and is built up only slowly, so that something steps into the background. The journey, the adventure, the challenge and the daily struggle with the thorny and funny adversities is strong enough and offers reading pleasure at the highest level.
Unlimited admiration and recognition for this achievement, here the comic has arrived in art - highest purchase recommendation.
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Myre von Claudya Schmidt verzaubert, entführt, begeistert, erfreut den Comic oder vornehmer Graphic Novel Leser mit seiner Bildsprache, einer betörenden Strahlkraft und Dynamik der Bilder die mit nichts zu vergleichen ist. Das Gesamtbild und die Detailverliebtheit faszinieren, dynamische Abläufe erzeugen Kino- und 3D Feeling.
Die Geschichte wird mit Andeutungen und Nichtwissen spannend gehalten und nur langsam aufgebaut, tritt dadurch etwas in den Hintergrund. Die Reise, das Abenteuer, die Herausforderung und der tägliche Kampf mit den dornigen und lustigen Widrigkeiten ist stark genug und bietet Lesegenuss auf höchstem Niveau.
Uneingeschränkte Bewunderung und Anerkennung für diese Leistung, hier ist der Comic in der Kunst angekommen - höchste Kaufempfehlung.
July 21, 2022
I came across this graphic novel through Claudya's social media. I was instantly moved by her artwork, and upon visiting her website, knew I needed to purchase the first volume of her comic. I was not disappointed. I am as much in love with this world as I thought I would be.
Claudya's first volume is rich in worldbuilding, and not only because of the incredible artwork, but also because of its storytelling and characters. I found this high dystopian fantasy, with its cast of anthropomorphic characters, to be unique and yet familiar in the best ways. The hard-shelled heroine with her soft side, Myre, and her steed and best friend, Varug. Their bond is fierce, loyal, and often times comical, making the pair all the more charming. The two characters are mirrors of each other and I'm looking forward to seeing the development of their relationship as the story continues.
Cooky, yet wise old men, thieves, and bandits, this story comes complete with them all.
I cannot wait for the second volume of this series and I would be remiss if I didn't say: Dragons. Claudya's artwork had me at some of the most gorgeous dragon designs I'd ever seen. How could I resist?
Claudya's first volume is rich in worldbuilding, and not only because of the incredible artwork, but also because of its storytelling and characters. I found this high dystopian fantasy, with its cast of anthropomorphic characters, to be unique and yet familiar in the best ways. The hard-shelled heroine with her soft side, Myre, and her steed and best friend, Varug. Their bond is fierce, loyal, and often times comical, making the pair all the more charming. The two characters are mirrors of each other and I'm looking forward to seeing the development of their relationship as the story continues.
Cooky, yet wise old men, thieves, and bandits, this story comes complete with them all.
I cannot wait for the second volume of this series and I would be remiss if I didn't say: Dragons. Claudya's artwork had me at some of the most gorgeous dragon designs I'd ever seen. How could I resist?
June 2, 2017
I rarely do buy comics, but this one is special and really worth it. The Story is compelling and the Art is really awesome. I especially like all the details, you can find. Each page is lovely illustrated and drags you in this special world.
It is as well dramatic and funny.
A special Bonus goes to the worldbuilding, which has its own beauty but also isn't a paradise. Good work! I am really looking forward to the next part!
(The only part i don't like is, that the series is not completely available yet.)
It is as well dramatic and funny.
A special Bonus goes to the worldbuilding, which has its own beauty but also isn't a paradise. Good work! I am really looking forward to the next part!
(The only part i don't like is, that the series is not completely available yet.)
January 26, 2021
A spectacular opening to an intriguing world dripping with stories to tell. The titular character is rough, but lovable. She has a great balance of toughness and vulnerability, and not to mention that her companion Varug is the most precious girl in Yria. There is a lot of foreshadowing hidden within the immaculately painted pages, and hidden details and sweeping landscapes that can enrapture the eyes for hours.
July 5, 2018
1) Deutsche Rezension
2) English Review
1) Deutsche Rezension
Warum war diese Western Stadt dort? Es war offensichtlich völlig sinnlos, abgesehen von einigen Kampfszenen. Myre's Welt und Charakter wurden im Boozer Teil (in einer Art mittelalterlichen Stadt) etabliert und durch seine Rückblenden bekommen wir ein gutes Intro in die Welt (Krieg, Drachen, antike Ruinen etc.) und die helleren Farben funktionieren auch besser. Also ja, das hätte 20% weniger sein können.
Deie Kunst ist ziemlich gut. Ich frage mich jedoch, wer die ersten Kinder dieser Drachen sind, weil das Bild Hundewesen zu zeigen schien, aber hier sahen wir alle möglichen anthropomorphen Tiere.
Und wenn das, was sie reitet, ein Drache ist, was waren diese geflügelten Dinger am Anfang, weil diese beiden nichts gleich aussehen?
Nach einer nicht allzu langen Zeit, fand ich, dass die Kunst viel erinnerungswürdiger ist als die Geschichte. Die Geschichte habe ich größtenteils schon vergessen, aber die schöne Kunst bleibt bei mir hängen und ist definitiv der Höhepunkt dieses Buches.
2) English Review
Why was this western town part there? It was totally pointless apparently except for some fight scenes. Myre's world and character were established in the Boozer part (in the kind of medieval town) and due to his flashbacks we get a good intro into the world (war, dragons, ancient ruins etc.) and the brighter colors also work better. So yeah, this could have been 20 % less.
The artwork is pretty good. However I wonder who the first children of those dragons are because the picture seemed to show canine beings but here we saw all sorts of anthropomorphic animals.
And if what she is riding is a dragon, what where those winged things in the beginning because these two look nothing alike?
After a not so long time ago, I found that the art is way more memorable than the story. The story I have mostly forgotten already but the beautiful art stuck with me and is definitely this book's high-point.
2) English Review
1) Deutsche Rezension
Warum war diese Western Stadt dort? Es war offensichtlich völlig sinnlos, abgesehen von einigen Kampfszenen. Myre's Welt und Charakter wurden im Boozer Teil (in einer Art mittelalterlichen Stadt) etabliert und durch seine Rückblenden bekommen wir ein gutes Intro in die Welt (Krieg, Drachen, antike Ruinen etc.) und die helleren Farben funktionieren auch besser. Also ja, das hätte 20% weniger sein können.
Deie Kunst ist ziemlich gut. Ich frage mich jedoch, wer die ersten Kinder dieser Drachen sind, weil das Bild Hundewesen zu zeigen schien, aber hier sahen wir alle möglichen anthropomorphen Tiere.
Und wenn das, was sie reitet, ein Drache ist, was waren diese geflügelten Dinger am Anfang, weil diese beiden nichts gleich aussehen?
Nach einer nicht allzu langen Zeit, fand ich, dass die Kunst viel erinnerungswürdiger ist als die Geschichte. Die Geschichte habe ich größtenteils schon vergessen, aber die schöne Kunst bleibt bei mir hängen und ist definitiv der Höhepunkt dieses Buches.
2) English Review
Why was this western town part there? It was totally pointless apparently except for some fight scenes. Myre's world and character were established in the Boozer part (in the kind of medieval town) and due to his flashbacks we get a good intro into the world (war, dragons, ancient ruins etc.) and the brighter colors also work better. So yeah, this could have been 20 % less.
The artwork is pretty good. However I wonder who the first children of those dragons are because the picture seemed to show canine beings but here we saw all sorts of anthropomorphic animals.
And if what she is riding is a dragon, what where those winged things in the beginning because these two look nothing alike?
After a not so long time ago, I found that the art is way more memorable than the story. The story I have mostly forgotten already but the beautiful art stuck with me and is definitely this book's high-point.
July 26, 2021
The art is absolutely gorgeous. I just wish there had been (much!) more story in this!
April 14, 2019
Die Zeichnungen sind wunderschön und gehören in ein Museum! Freu mich auf Band 2.
May 1, 2017
The first thing you notice is the art. The flow of it, the colours and the level of detail which can get you hooked into the story and then looking for more and more in each panel as you discover the world of this fabulous story for yourself.
The pacing is well done and the characters interesting and lovingly designed. I can't wait to follow the characters further down their rabbit holes and I enjoyed the hell out of this book so much, I promptly bought another for a friend as a gift. It is the kind of book you share and talk about. The kind you dream with and wonder what if and what next.
The time spent developing this comic has been well spent.
Some pages can be a little dark and detail can be lost when you read it in a gloomy room, however this does not take away from it and it allows you to find more detail and information when you read it the next time. Because, with a book like this, there is a next time and a next and a...
The pacing is well done and the characters interesting and lovingly designed. I can't wait to follow the characters further down their rabbit holes and I enjoyed the hell out of this book so much, I promptly bought another for a friend as a gift. It is the kind of book you share and talk about. The kind you dream with and wonder what if and what next.
The time spent developing this comic has been well spent.
Some pages can be a little dark and detail can be lost when you read it in a gloomy room, however this does not take away from it and it allows you to find more detail and information when you read it the next time. Because, with a book like this, there is a next time and a next and a...
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