Dec 25, 2015 the entire star wars community was up in arms when disney said the eu is no longer canon. Dark disciple is a 2015 publication, authored by christie golden. Which star wars books that take place after episode 6 are. Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc. Before various comics, tv shows and movies started to expand on the years between the original star wars trilogy and the prequels, very little was known about the period. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. Many authors have been contracted to write all sorts of stories that add on to the star wars saga. I absolutely loved this book and found it hard to put down. Star wars adventures is an ongoing anthology comic book series set in the star wars canon.
Disney may be creating its own canon book universe now since they decided the original expanded universe is no longer canon, but that doesnt mean the books currently labeled legends should be forgotten. Star wars forces of destiny season 1, episodes 45 and 7. I am going to keep track of all the star wars novels i read and bonusyou get a handy list of all the new canon novels in the star wars universe. Non canon what if stories, like the popular star wars tales comic anthology advertisement even though the eu was technically an ancillary, nontrue canon offshoot, fans didnt care at. Star wars disney canon novel book series thriftbooks. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. It was a bitter pill to swallow for timothy zahn, who was best known for his trilogy of books after return. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away.
Clone wars series 20032005 is not considered canon. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. See the complete star wars disney canon novel series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Alphabet squadron, is all about pilots and the stories they have to tell. With the new revision due to the purchase by disney, another option is to read the new canon books that begin with a new dawn. More than 30 years of novel, toy, game, and comic book. You dont need to have seen any of the clone wars to read dark disciple, but it does help. August 29, 2019 since disney bought lucasfilm in 2012, there has been a substantial amount of new star wars material, including comic books, novels, tv series, and games. Heres my ranking of 31 individual books and multi book series in the star wars universe, minus the movie novelizations 31. The star wars novelizations of the original trilogy are considered canon where they align with the films which means they add no new canon material and actually contain content that is not canon. A mostly complete star wars canon timeline nerdist.
In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we. It is based on several unproduced episodes of the clone wars, which were written by katie lucas. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively. The story was originally conceived for a plannedbutneverproduced seventh season of the show and, as such, creates a direct link between that. Lucasfilm declares that the star wars expanded universe is. The idw publishing series, of which the first issue came out on july 12, 2017 on and was later released physically as a part of a san diego comiccon sdcc promotion, while the series officially started on september 6, features stories from the entirety of star wars and is intended for all. The new canon policy at lucasfilm was announced on april 25th, 2014. Completely different take on a typical star wars novel. Find the complete star wars disney canon novel book series listed in order. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon.
The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon. Take a look at the list table of star wars official canon books. Loved this book, good to have han and chewie back twilight company soft spot since it kind of saved this new canon for me. Episode i the phantom menace and explores the origins and early days of darth maul, an antagonist. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. My top 10 star wars canon books these are excluding all legends eu books and im also not including the novelizations of the films. These books are considered history and the material that occurs in these stories is officially part of the star wars timeline. Nov 25, 2008 as a lover of star wars books, i try to read both the new canon as well as the eu books. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people behind one of the alltime great science fantasy sagas have always been more than happy to oblige. Going into hiding, he forsook the jedi ways for some time, swapping his bluebladed lightsaber for a blaster. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology. And of course a book or comic not being canon shouldnt stop you from reading it. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers.
Which novels in the new star wars canon are worth reading. I think it gets built up quite heavily around most star wars subreddits and while it is good, i dont think its for everyone and distant 11 and 12 for the first aftermath book and heir to the jedi. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. Lets talk about the novels, comics, short stories, tv shows, movies, and reference books. I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list. Its such an important word when fans are discussing the legacy of a series, especially one as rich and rewarding as star wars. All canon means is that a given story affects and can be affected by other things in the star wars universe. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie. Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star wars comics from 1977 to 1986, are once again publishing star wars titles that started in 2015.
Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. Canon sources did not provide much insight, and in the time between order 66 and luke skywalker discovering his destiny, there didnt seem to be any jedi left to stand up against the empire. A red saber, unsheathed in the an unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi. The names of them are dark disciple, rouge one catylst, a new dawn, ahsoka, heir to the jedi, tarkin, lords of the sith, battlefront twighlight company, lost stars, blood line, life debt, and. All stories within this checklist are considered to be official canon. As we gear up for star wars celebration 2019, we thought it would be helpful to compile a list of canon audiobooks for fans of the franchise. Since the release of star wars episode vii, what star wars. As far as games go, some are canon, but most have their canon references contained in books as well. Fan question video subscribe places you can find me blog facebook htt. Some cancelled the clone wars episodes were adapted into canon books and comics in the clone wars legacy multimedia project. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Kanan jarrus, born caleb dume, was a forcesensitive human male jedi knight who survived order 66 during the clone wars. Its your onestop guide to all things canon in the star wars galaxy. The clone wars, and comics, books, and video games published after april of that year.
New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. This book covers the construction of the death star and the aftermath. Was the 3rd book i read after the original aftermath and heir to the jedi and got super disillusioned with what disney was doing. The tiein novels are still being published, but theyre not part of the official canon.
Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. Experience the star wars saga reimagined as an elizabethan drama penned by william shakespeare himself, complete with authentic meter and verse, and theatrical monologues and dialogue by everyone from rey to chewbacca. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego titles, or similar releases. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series.
But if you do decide that the star wars books other than the infinities comic series are canon, then you might want to start with the book heir to the empire by timothy zahn, which is the first published book that takes place after episode 6 though there have been some newer ones that take place between this book and episode 6. This list of the top 15 non canon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. Lucasfilm declares that the star wars expanded universe is non canon aran suddi 280414 11 star wars may just be the dominant franchise that towers over all others. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars.
Nov 18, 2016 this list of the top 15 non canon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. Jul 12, 2017 anderson said, my first star wars novel, jedi search, was published in march 1994, and my books were part of the new books reviving interest in star wars after a long fallow period following. Having read a few new canon books that were less than impressive, i decided to read this one on a whim. Jun 27, 2015 a canon is anything that is accepted as having actually happened or occurred in the collection or universe in question and in the case of star wars that would mean any movie including prequels or television series already aired, as well as any books or comics approved by the lucasfilm story group. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. They either included everything being published, or left off the. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. Star wars canon books in chronological order youtini. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. While the main focus of the eu novels has been the star wars movie characters, even the early expanded universe explored side characters in more detail. The first star wars novel was published in 1976 in the decades since, dozens of books set in the galaxy far, far away have been released, stories for all ages starring the likes of luke.
The force awakens is a new beginning for the storied franchise, its a painful reminder of something else. The best star wars novels from the new canon and legends. If you watch rebels but havent read star wars books or comics. Starting in 2014, the new canon includes all of the episodes and oneoff movies, the clone wars film, the tv shows star wars resistance, star wars rebels, star wars. Bloodline by claudia grey honestly, one of the best star wars books ever written, and my personal favorite, featuring a 40something leia and a lot of the political leadin to the force awakens. Everyone knows that star wars has a rich and storied history when it comes to its expanded universe of books, most of which have now been taken out of canon and deemed. Young readers adaptation of the star wars prequel trilogy, original trilogy and star wars. The star wars disney canon novel book series by multiple authors includes books the phantom menace, star wars. As of april 25th, 2014, it was announced that the old expanded universe was no longer the official story line of the star wars universe. Dec 02, 2019 star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the. The latest book that takes place in the galaxy far, far away, titled star wars. New star wars canon introduced in the book star wars.
Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. As the noble resistance clashes with the vile first order, rey, finn, poe dameron, kylo ren, and bb8 are pulled into a galaxywide drama. Star wars comic series timeline star wars timeline. The story of star wars, for the kind of fan that wants to know everything, is much bigger than the movies, spanning several novels, comic book series, video games, and tv shows. No graphic novels, picture books, or visual dictionaries because there are a lot of those. A chronological reading order for all the novels in the new star wars canon.
The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. For any art books related to marvel comics, check out the collections tpbhc page. Phasma or to give it the full title it has on amazon star wars. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens the books, movies, and tv shows that make up the star wars universe.
Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. Shattered empire comics series by greg rucka, marco checcheletto, and joe caramagna, followed by star wars. The clone wars film and tv series 20082014, which had george lucas direct involvemen. Living on thanks to the sacrifice of his master, depa billaba, on kaller, he met the smuggler janus kasmir, who taught him how to survive as a fugitive. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. Reference books that add to canon continuity are listed here. Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house. While most of them are no longer canonical and belong to the star wars legends brand, there are some that were left as canon. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Light of the jedi is an upcoming canon novel written by charles soule.
May 23, 2017 since the star wars universe spans so much time, it cant all focus on the same characters. So imo it is not necessary to play the games to understand the storylines. Aside from toys, clothes, and the obscenely large death star co. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. The last jedi star wars the last jedi a moniker with more colons than a proctologists conference is one of the new official star wars novels that have been released since the universe was rebooted by disney. In what order should i read star wars expanded universe. Timeline and list of all canon star wars novels geekritique. Twilight company, the novelization of rogue one, the new in canon novel takes place in the period following star wars. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force. New star wars canon timeline in chronological order. Star wars is usually very black and whitethese books are very definite about the empire being bad and the new republic being good, but have a more nuanced view of both. After the force awakens, multiple films have been released, including spinoffs rogue one 2016 and solo.
Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. In the meantime, wed like to drop some star wars knowledge and share the chronological listening order of the star wars canon audiobooks that we publish, presented in line with the original films which. Dec 31, 2016 so far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. And in 2014, to much fan protest, they were designated non canon as the star wars legends, with a new series of novels interwoven into the canon taking their place. Star wars gained many fans thanks to its numerous films, but theres more to the galaxy than just major movie releases. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other. Is the new star wars trilogy the story of the solo twins. Its so important that disney reportedly hired a team to. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Apr 30, 2014 yes, the star wars movie novelizations are canon posted by eric on april 30, 2014 at 12.
All the star wars books released after 2014, when disney started releasing books that fell into the official star wars universe. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Old eu stories were now to be branded legends and future stories were to become new official canon stories. In order to give maximum creative freedom to the filmmakers and also preserve an element of surprise and discovery for the audience, star wars episodes viiix will not tell the same story told in the postreturn of the jedi expanded universe. From the adventures of luke skywalker, the force awakens, and several more. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu.
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