The character first appeared in the comic books released in the 70s and 80s under the marvel license. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. The force awakens is set to unveil its new storyline to all fans worldwide as the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy. The phantom menace, in the era of the glorious high republic, the noble and wise jedi knights must face a frightening threat to themselves, the galaxy. Aug 22, 2000 written by acclaimed star wars novelist michael a. I am saddened by disney destroying the universe that i grew. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology. Union was a fourissue comic series, written by michael a. Although the stories themselves are unrelated, many issues were themed around a single character, group or era.
Star wars legends comics the old expanded universe by marvel. Watch the entire history of the star wars canon so far. There were a couple of people that didnt like a gay character in their star wars and hes now painting anyone who didnt like the. Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc. Star wars tales is a series of comics that began on september 29, 1999 and ended on july, 2005 published by dark horse comics. 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 era contains stories taking place within 32 and 7 years before star wars episode iv. With the star wars canon expanding rapidly in the comics and books medium, theres been a ton of material to dig into and fully flesh out the story of the star wars universe after the iconic.
Three books, four major villains of the star wars universe if your tastes run to the dark side. Star wars has existed longer on the page than on the big screen. Not included are preschool young readers books, activity books, or any other noncanon childrens books. This is a list of original novels, novel adaptations, original junior novels, junior novel adaptations, young readers, and short stories in the star wars franchise.
Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego. Each issue is an anthology of stories from various eras of star wars. Mara jade is a fictional female character within the star wars franchise. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego titles, or similar releases. Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. It was a bitter pill to swallow for timothy zahn, who was best known for his trilogy of books after return. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Discussions your personal canon jedi council forums. Union is a fourissue comic book series written by michael. Stackpole, published between november 1999 and february 2000. Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore. When luke skywalker, the new republics greatest hero and sole jedi master, decides to.
All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. The wedding of luke skywalker and mara jade, if not all the series. Dec 25, 2015 the entire star wars community was up in arms when disney said the eu is no longer canon. Union is a fourissue star wars comic miniseries written by michael a. But fosters luke and leia adventure isnt actually the first star wars book. She appears in the canon series as the wife of luke skywalker and mother of ben skywalker. Adaptations and junior novelizations of movies and tv episodes are on their own adaptations page. It definitely hasnt been, but people asked for years.
Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Ranking star wars postjedi canon books and comics paste. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories summarized into. Mar 24, 2020 star wars the high republic will be a series of comics books and novels set 200 years before the star wars prequel trilogy. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. Your reading order guide to star wars legends comic books, the old expanded. Star wars the high republic will be a series of comics books and novels set 200 years before the star wars prequel trilogy. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. When a franchise is around for four decades, it can get impossibly unwieldy to try and grasp its lore and star wars canon is no exception. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014.
Sep 02, 2018 timothy zahn in the second book of the star war series beautifully describes the union of two characters who are destined to set apart at the end as they are made for rivalry. She has been voiced by heidi shannon, edie mirman and kath soucie in various star wars video games. Young adult books are listed here in order of release date. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. Eras edit canon andor free use publishing eras edit users are allowed to use any of the following eras in this section. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered canon. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. 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. With a new saga trilogy, new standalone anthology movies, tv shows, comics, books, and video games all coming out in a rapidly expanding new canon, has there ever been a better time to be a star wars fan.
There was an incident after it was cancelled, maybe a year after and you might remember this alpha because you were probably on the boards by then, that someone leland chee or pablo hidalgo, definitely one of the two, pretty sure leland said it was no loss or something along those lines when. Fan question video subscribe places you can find me blog facebook htt. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. Aug 08, 2019 he set the films he created as the canon. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. May 04, 2018 watch the entire history of the star wars canon so far. Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. This includes the six star wars episodes, and the many hours of content he developed and produced in star wars. The series plot focused on the marriage of luke skywalker and mara jade. Lauded star wars author james luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for rogue one.
As a star wars obsessed chick that reads lots of romance novels, and plans. The high republic must explain how the jedi doomed. 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. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Bby stands for before the battle of yavin star wars. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. Each story varies in length, with six or so stories in each issue, adding up to a. These 30 years of comics were removed from canon along with nearly. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit.
Timothy zahn in the second book of the star war series beautifully describes the union of two characters who are destined to set apart at the end as they are made for rivalry. Jaxxon the green rabbit is now part of official star wars canon. I, jedi and illustrated with photographic realism by robert teranishi, union spotlights a monumental event in the star wars timeline that bridges the classic star wars trilogy to its boundless future a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Dec 02, 2019 making sense of the books and comics in the new star wars canon is tough. I love the classic, now noncanon stories and have collected all of them for over 20 years. Union created a star wars universe and the usa did not allow it to be canon. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories summarized into the most important moments of galactic history. The clone wars chronological episode order lucasfilm presents the official sequential order for the beloved animated series, including all 121 shows and the original feature film.
These stories are the immovable objects of star wars history, the characters and events to which all other tales must align. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. Fan question video subscribe places you can find me blog facebook. Lords of the sith is a bit like a buddy road movie, except that the buddies are evil emperor palpatine and his equally nasty sidekick, darth vader. There are a number of outofuniverse publishing eras in both star wars canon and star wars fanon, a number of which are used on the star wars fanon wiki. A list of top 10 of the best star wars books that are actually canon. Battlefront, this actionpacked adventure follows a squad of soldiers caught in the trenches of the ultimate galactic war between good and evil.
The phantom menace 1999, by terry brooks 32 bby a attack of the clones. An unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future in the first canon star wars novel to take place before the events of star wars. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars. Union artwork by teresenielsen original designer of this. Named one of the best books of the year by buzzfeed a companion novel inspired by star wars. Yes, the star wars movie novelizations are canon posted by eric on april 30, 2014 at 12.
The tiein novels are still being published, but theyre not part of the official canon. List of canon books that have been recorded or may soon be recorded. So its basically lukeandmaragetmarried fanfic, except that its canon. New episodes of the star wars canon podcast will be released every sunday night at 7. 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. The ultimate fan debate over whats part of the star wars canon just became serious business at disneys lucasfilm.
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