Darth vader and thrawn team up in first look at new star. This is a chronological timeline of star wars graphic novels considered canon in the new continuity as defined by the. Lauded star wars author james luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for rogue one. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. This list of the top 15 noncanon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. The new jedi order, commonly abbreviated as the njo, is a multiauthor book series that was published by del rey between 1999 and 2003, consisting of nineteen novels, three ebook novellas, and three short stories. Yes, the star wars movie novelizations are canon posted by eric on april 30, 2014 at 12. Star wars comic returns a dark jedi legend to canon. Two great examples of this are the star wars comic and the novel lost stars. This spinoff material is licensed and moderated by lucasfilm, though during his involvement with the franchise george lucas reserved the right to both draw from and contradict it in his own works. Despite admirable efforts by lucasfilm and its licensees in recent years, not all fiction which bears the star wars label is consistent in spirit and factual detail.
The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. The new disney canon can be confusing, but these titles should help ease you in. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Dec 15, 2015 why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. This article is about star wars books by inuniverse chronological order. Fan question video subscribe places you can find me blog facebook. Its also the title of series of book in the old eu that had some notsobeloved storylines. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. Years later, there are plenty of canon books giving us new ways to experience the. Feb 17, 2017 even if you despise this character from the star wars prequels, a recent reveal of what happened to jar jar binks in the posteu canon will still more than likely bum you out in a serious way. Taking place before the beloved show, a new dawn shows us how kanan and hera were destined to cross paths and fight together in the galactic civil war.
I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list. I really like that the whole book is just one event, from evacuating a star destroyer, to the desperate scrap for survival on the ground. That makes seven new canon books planned to hit the shelves this year. Anakin is called before mace windu and yoda in the jedi temple and learns that an informant named raala on tatooine has sent word of a new type of battle droid on the planet.
Chris taylor is the author of how star wars conquered the universe, the first complete history of the star wars franchise and its fandom. Dec 28, 2016 the current, canonical star wars timeline. With the star wars canon expanding rapidly in the comics and. The book releases september 30 and is available for. As someone who grew up on the old extended universe, thats saying a lot. From lucasfilm comes the first of the star wars standalone films, rogue one. Chopper saves the day, by elizabeth schaefer 5 bby. After just over a year with this rapidly expanding canon, there are already characters worthy of standing alongside prereset fan favorites like mara jade and the solo children. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. The visual dictionary ultimate star wars, new edition star wars.
Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. Dec 16, 2017 a well hidden easter egg in star wars. Reference books that add to canon continuity are listed here. The buy now and preorder buttons link to the books amazon page for which we get a small percentage. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd.
Here some other the new star wars canon novels i have picked up so far. Jan 21, 2016 ranking star wars postjedi canon books and comics. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. All novels here are published in collaboration with the. But basically, welcome to lucasfilm in the early 2000s. Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star wars comics from 1977 to 1986, are once. Nov 09, 2015 star wars collection the new star wars canon novels. Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore. Shadows of the empire this is set between episode iv and v, and actually goes into a lot of how vader thinks and feels, and what his true feelings towards luke.
The last jedi has some fans believing darth revan is part of the official cinematic canon. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. Everything star wars has reintroduced from the old. Apr 25, 2014 chris taylor is the author of how star wars conquered the universe, the first complete history of the star wars franchise and its fandom. Stream star wars new canon book club, a playlist by the19 from desktop or your mobile device. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Anything produced by disney from here on out will be sanctioned and considered every bit as authoritative as the films. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal. Original canon stories 2014present since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars.
The question refers to the genndy tartakovsky 2003 clone wars series, versus the 2008 clone wars cg animated series. They either included everything being published, or left off the. 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. Fan question video subscribe places you can find me blog facebook htt.
Star wars a continued look at the canon novels and. The entire star wars community was up in arms when disney said. The blueprints gives a voice to the star wars studio art departments who, film after film, laid the groundwork and built the structures of many of the most iconic sets in the history of cinema. Aug 29, 2019 with this new star wars canon timeline, you can now stay current on everything star wars, and how these materials are connected with both the old and new films. The new droid army is a legends video game set after the events of the film star wars. Sep 07, 2015 in a lot of ways, lost stars is perhaps the perfect star wars book. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. If you wanted more of these characters and the politics of the war. 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.
I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, be. Ncanon is the only level that is not considered official canon by lucasfilm. Those in charge of upcoming star wars tv series and novels explain that the expanded universe is still. Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force.
Two new star wars book recently were added to the schedule for 2019. By book i am going to be refering to the original novels that are part of the new star wars canon as approved by the lucasfilm story group. Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc. This is my third such article, covering 2017s releases. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. The old expanded universe eu now known as legends encompassed all of the officially licensed stories from the star wars universe. Fact book aimed at young adults w mostly known material and some new. The star wars comic doctor aphra may have recanonized an obscure star wars legends starring ancient, dark jedi. Star wars disney canon reference books series by adam bray. There have been many art of star wars books, usually consisting of fantastic concept illustrations, sketches, and storyboards. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. If nothing else its easily my favorite book in the new star wars canon and perhaps my favorite star wars book in general. What star wars books are worth reading and which ones. Twelve authors in total contributed to the series, which was a collaborative effort conceived by representatives of del rey, lucasfilm ltd.
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 timeline of the new star wars canon reveals all thats officially happened the postdisney star wars timeline means you dont need to read a hundred novels or play a dozen video games. The book releases september 30 and is available for pre. The second prequel finds jedi master count dooku initiating a civil war and leading a separatist movement that threatens to destroy the republic. May 04, 2017 new canon star wars characters who need their own comic books. At the end of each year, i do a retrospective of all of the canon marvel star wars comics, as well as the canon novels that have been released. Even if you despise this character from the star wars prequels, a recent reveal of what happened to jar jar binks in the posteu canon will still more than likely bum you out in a serious way. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
A look at 10 of the best noncanon stories october 26, 2015 cody stasiak 1 comment as most of you reading this already know, when disney acquired the rights to star. Star wars creatives explain why canon vs expanded universe shouldnt matter. Star wars new canon book club by the19 free listening. Ranking star wars postjedi canon books and comics paste. Darth vader and thrawn team up in first look at new star wars book. No physics to speak of, art constrained only by the human imagination, and the time and. Apr 30, 2014 yes, the star wars movie novelizations are canon posted by eric on april 30, 2014 at 12. Star wars collection the new star wars canon novels. 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. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon.
This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. It is a dark time in a galaxy far, far away when the parents of milo and lina graf are abducted by agents of the evil empire, the children must undertake a perilous journey across adventures in wild space. 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. It was developed by helixe and published by thq on november 14. For any art books related to marvel comics, check out. People are so caught up because he uses a bunch of dashes and colons. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. Dec 25, 2015 here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. Pinpointing exact settings for this timeline is quite difficult, with many settings for the novels and comics spanning a number of years. In order to give maximum creative freedom to the filmmakers and also. Aside from the fact that it is unclear how the star wars. Timothee chalamet is robin the boy wonder in the batman fan art. The war ends with a victory for the republic soldiers, but a. Good legends books that mostly fit into the new canon.
Jan 25, 2017 star wars comic returns a dark jedi legend to canon. 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. This year is shaping up to be a big one for star wars. That makes for a fastpaced five book arc which includes some guest appearances by darth sidious and cad bane, among others. The new, incanon star wars comic just did something.
Dec 02, 2019 for a little while, that meant it was less intimidating to jump into the wider star wars universe but the number of works has grown once again. A timeline of the new star wars canon reveals all thats. New canon star wars characters who need their own comic books. Comic book publisher dark horse has been heavily involved in the. Does last jedi make darth revan official star wars canon. 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. I think this is the sort of novel people expect to read coming into the wider star wars canon.
It was developed by helixe and published by thq on november 14, 2002. Its not exactly earthshattering, but darth maul volume 1 is a satisfying addition to the star wars comic book canon that is well worth your time. Im just recently immersing myself into the new canon, and i was just wondering what are the top five books in the new canon in all of your opinions, of course. Its not exactly earthshattering, but darth maul volume 1 is a satisfying. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Star wars canon books in chronological order youtini. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series.
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