You dont need to have seen any of the clone wars to read dark disciple, but it does help. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Star wars canon books chronological order could not find this list already existing so decided to make it myself. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. Star wars comic series timeline star wars timeline. Is there an officialish complete chronological order for. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. Star wars adventures is an ongoing anthology comic book series set in the star wars canon. For reference books, see list of star wars reference books.
Star wars movie series in chronological order imdb. Ideally, im looking for an official list which includes all the recent works e. Some cancelled the clone wars episodes were adapted into canon books and comics in the clone wars legacy multimedia project. Maul was a forcesensitive dathomirian zabrak male and dark side warrior who served as the apprentice dark lord of the sith darth maul during the final years of the galactic republic and reigned as a crime lord during the rule of the galactic empire. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. 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. Which novels in the new star wars canon are worth reading.
Star wars movie series in chronological order by countronin created 30 may 2017 updated 6 months ago public i averaged the ratings of the titles that are actually out. Our guide to the star wars expanded universe in reading order. 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. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away. 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 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. 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. Im looking for a chronological order of all of star wars books, comics and games a.
Nov 25, 2008 as a lover of star wars books, i try to read both the new canon as well as the eu books. I absolutely loved this book and found it hard to put down. After this timeline order comes images from the lego star wars the freemaker adventures and lego star wars allstars series. 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.
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. 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. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. 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. Yoda is called to a planet of child warriors in the middle of a tribal conflict. What casual fans may not know is that all of these productions and publications are now officially part of the new canon, meaning that they are included in the fictional history of that galaxy far, far away. Actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. The star wars disney canon reference books book series by multiple authors includes books star wars art. Episode i the phantom menace and explores the origins and early days of darth maul, an antagonist. Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. Having read a few new canon books that were less than impressive, i decided to read this one on a whim. May 23, 2017 since the star wars universe spans so much time, it cant all focus on the same characters.
This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. 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 the star wars universe spans so much time, it cant all focus on the same characters. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. After the end of star wars rebels, fans wondered what era would be explored in the next inevitable animated series from lucasfilm.
A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. So far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology.
This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. So imo it is not necessary to play the games to understand the storylines. May 04, 2017 widget not in any sidebars feel lost about the what, when and why in the new star wars canon. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. 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 great jedi purge began with order 66, supreme sheev chancellor palpatines directive to the clone army to kill their jedi commanders. As a lover of star wars books, i try to read both the new canon as well as the eu books. See the complete star wars disney canon reference books series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Lets talk about the novels, comics, short stories, tv shows, movies, and reference books. Widget not in any sidebars feel lost about the what, when and why in the new star wars canon. Which are, technically, not canon, yet thanks to sourcebooks like star wars. This book covers the construction of the death star and the aftermath. After the force awakens, multiple films have been released, including spinoffs rogue one 2016 and solo.
It was a bitter pill to swallow for timothy zahn, who was best known for. The old republic chronological order book series listed in order. Yodas secret war, by jason aaron, salvador larroca, kelly thompson, and emilio laiso though presented as a flashback, this 2017 story is the first one to take us back to a time prior to episode i, even if just. Ralph mcquarrie, on the front lines, the making of star wars. 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. In what order should i read star wars expanded universe. Clone wars is a animated microseries that ran from november 7th, 2003 to march 25th, 2005 and aired a total of 25 episodes. It is based on several unproduced episodes of the clone wars, which were written by katie lucas.
I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a. In april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Disney has been engaged in a secret war against the star wars expanded universe in order to sell more books, comics and toys. What is the chronological order of the star wars movies. A standalone story about han solo, lando calrissian, and the titular group of scoundrels, this novel is oceans eleven in star. Timothy zahn s last nonthrawn star wars book is one of his best. Star wars timeline from phantom menace to rise of skywalker. A red saber, unsheathed in the 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. 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.
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. Lucasfilm declares that the star wars expanded universe is. Anita hill is a journalist and a lifelong star wars aficionado, who wrote her first story at the age of seven. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. For graphic novels and comics, see list of star wars comic books. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon.
Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson. Please help improve this list or discuss it on the talk page. 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. Dec 31, 2016 so far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. Star wars resistance place in the timeline revealed.
One of the most popular and active websites, publishing star wars news, has created an incredibly long and detailed new timeline about everything that has been released so far from disney in their new timeline and new canon. 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. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered canon.
Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. How many survived the great jedi purge in star wars. 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 timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. This article is about prose novels and anthologies and other books. When disney announced dave filoni was producing star wars. Oct 25, 2016 actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. Star wars timeline gold star wars datapad swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. As far as games go, some are canon, but most have their canon references contained in books as well. Droidography contain a lot of new canon elements none the less.
A red saber, unsheathed in the an unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi. What casual fans may not know is that all of these productions and publications are now officially part of the new canon, meaning that they are included in the. Timeline and list of all canon star wars novels geekritique. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively. 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. The son of mother talzin of the nightsisters, he was taken at a young age by the dark lord of the sith darth sidious, who anointed him his first. Mar 19, 2019 anita hill is a journalist and a lifelong star wars aficionado, who wrote her first story at the age of seven. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. The entire star wars community was up in arms when disney said the eu is no longer canon.
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