I love the classic, now noncanon stories and have collected all of them for over 20 years. The star wars legend, who has spent 43 years acting as the golden droid, reflects on the end of the skywalker. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. 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.
Bits of it can and im sure will be recanonised by being included in new, canonical publishing. 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. Be sure to check back for more confirmed details as they are revealed. 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. The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars. 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.
Star wars canon audiobook timeline submitted by robert guzman on april 22, 2020. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. What movies, comics, cartoons, and tiein novels tell us about the legendary smuggler. Most wanted by rae carson that will cover the adventures of. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations.
From a certain point of view 2017, and got her own action figure in 2018. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. Who we are this is the true fans of star wars facebook page. Union corellian trilogy book 1 kindle edition by stackpole, michael a. These stories are the immovable objects of star wars history, the characters and events to which all other tales must align. This has been a year filled with major star wars releases and new stories to enjoy, but it will also be remembered for specific moments, events, and announcements many of which have us more excited than ever about the future of a galaxy far, far away. Aug 22, 2000 written by acclaimed star wars novelist michael a.
The story features thrawn and darth vader on a mission shortly after the events of star wars rebels season three, while a parallel narrative set during the clone wars features thrawn. You may be looking for the legends timeline, or the inuniverse timeline of galactic history. Set in a galaxy far, far away, star wars pinball lets you interact with the most iconic characters, and relive the greatest moments in the star wars universe. The story will also explore how han and chewie came to be companions. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. The force awakens is set to unveil its new storyline to all fans worldwide as the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Another prime example of legends material becoming canon is the incorporation of grand admiral thrawn, another zahn creation, who debuted in the animated star wars rebels. This page contains information about a confirmed future group of narratives. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading star wars. They want to gain the favor of the king at any rate and. This anthology film explores the origins of the infamous smuggler roughly ten years before he met luke and leia in a new hope.
The new star wars spinoff movie charts an unexpected course for the smuggler known as han solo, but the film is filled with many homages to the former extended universe of stories. January lavoy, truly the mvp of this best star wars audiobooks list, once again proves her prowess as a narrator, as she reads ken lius wonderful middlegrade novel. Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore. From lightsabers to beasts to food and clothing, star wars. That isnt to say that everything in it is now wiped away. Last updated november 2018 with titles scheduled for release through june 2019. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. So its basically lukeandmaragetmarried fanfic, except that its canon. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films.
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. Also among the solo tiein canon books is the young adult novel star wars. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. But fans might be interested in a different future entirely the future of the now non canon. Still on the hunt for their kidnapped parents, milo and lina graf head to lothal in search of an ally. The star wars universe started on the big screen back in 1977, but it grew exponentially after the original trilogy ended with the expanded universe, which introduced a number of characters whod become fanfavorites among these was dash rendar, star of the shadows of the empire multimedia event in 1996. Nothing published prior to the disney acquisition is canon. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Some cancelled the clone wars episodes were adapted into canon books and. After the force awakens, multiple films have been released, including spinoffs rogue one 2016 and solo. 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. Most wanted and millions of other books are available for instant access.
This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Jul 01, 2018 catch up on all the new canon star wars content released in the month of june 2018, as well as some stories from may that i missed last month. In examining hans character, she writes, he preferred direct. That mention essentially makes the character of exar kun an official part of star wars canon. The visual encyclopedia is a virtual museum in a book. 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. 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. Star wars insider has sections that detail updates in the star wars universe. The new star wars novel goes deep into the past and future.
Star wars timeline page 4 of 12 star wars canon timeline. Most wanted is a canon youngadult novel written by rae carson that focuses on han and qira shortly before the events of solo. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. These 30 years of comics were removed from canon along with nearly. The content of the page may change dramatically as the product release approaches and more. Star wars officially made dash rendar canon in 2018. This wiki has been updated 9 times since it was first published in february of 2018. In pack 1, play through three star wars themed tables. Three books, four major villains of the star wars universe if your tastes run to the dark side. Thrawn author admits the problem with the star wars. Take a stunning visual tour of star wars with dks comprehensive pictorial guide to the galaxy far, far away. Join us as we count down our ranking of the star wars canon novels from worst to best. I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, be. Kazuda xiono, a young pilot for the resistance, is tasked with a top secret mission to investigate the first order, a growing threat in the galaxy.
Star wars books have a long history of great stories and characters. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. For graphic novels and comics, see list of star wars comic books. Please help improve this list or discuss it on the talk page. Luke skywalker and mara jade embracing in star wars. Explore beautiful galleries with more than 2,500 images, and discover facts about star wars culture, science, and geography. Aug 08, 2019 he set the films he created as the canon. The latest film in the star wars franchise is packed with winks, nods, and easter eggs referencing some major moments in the saga. New star wars canon timeline in chronological order.
Star wars timeline page 5 of 12 star wars canon timeline. Boba fett is a series of young reader books published by scholastic and written by terry bisson books 1 and 2 and elizabeth hand books 3 through 6. A star wars story is directed by ron howard and set for release may 2018. Thrawn also known simply as thrawn is a star wars novel by timothy zahn, published on april 11, 2017 by del rey books. 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. Luke helped break the emperors hold on her and over the books and years the two grew closer and eventually married and had a son, ben. The life and times of han solo, according to the new star wars canon. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. Our guide to the star wars expanded universe in reading order. It takes place about 20 years after the events of star wars episode iv. Since the release of the original film in 1977, books have been an essential gateway into the star wars expanded universe.
The life and times of han solo, according to the new star. Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house audio. It goes without saying that 18th december has been marked as a special date for most of us. For reference books, see list of star wars reference books. This is a place to discuss any and all things about the books.
Here is the new star wars canon timeline, which presents all of the disneyapproved star wars canon movies, tv shows, books, games in chronological order. If youre new to books, and want to learn more about where to start, feel free to ask the community. With hundreds of stories for all ages, theres something for everyone. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. Union is a fourissue star wars comic miniseries written by michael a.
They never have a face, yet we fall in love with them and follow them on their journeys, waiting months on end until the next book comes out. A list of top 10 of the best star wars books that are actually canon. Is lucasfilm setting up a star wars knights of the old. Alliances is a canon novel written by timothy zahn. Young adult novel october, 2020 the star wars book. I am the starter of the nametitle true fans in the star. Solo demonstrates that the star wars expanded universe. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The series, illustrated by peter bollinger, was about boba fetts teenage years, taking place between star wars.
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. May 04, 2018 watch the entire history of the star wars canon so far. While there is a wide array of star wars books canon to choose from, this list. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. It chronicles the origins of grand admiral thrawn, a popular character originating from the star wars legends line of works, which were declared noncanon to the franchise after lucasfilm redefined star wars continuity in april 2014. Dezember 2018 november 2018 oktober 2018 september 2018. Fascinating features, exclusive interviews, and the very latest news. 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. 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. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. While it would be easy as an adult reader to skip over the star wars ya and mg books, you would also be missing out on some of the best stories in the new canon.
This includes the six star wars episodes, and the many hours of content he developed and produced in star wars. 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. Star wars made dash rendar canon again through solo. Union was a fourissue comic series, written by michael a. No graphic novels, picture books, or visual dictionaries because there are a lot of those. Canon novels ranked from worst to best as of march 2018. 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. Dec 02, 2019 making sense of the books and comics in the new star wars canon is tough. While we cant wait for whats to come in 2019, heres our favorite star wars everything from 2018. They are still the best rivals when it comes to getting the favor of the king. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Watch the entire history of the star wars canon so far. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films.
I love the classic, now non canon stories and have collected all of them for over 20 years. It was published by disneylucasfilm press on may 25, 2018, in concert with the film. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories summarized into. Moreso than marvels other recent sw output, this story brought to mind the original star wars marvel comics from the 1970s and 80s, with its space battles and gorgeous shots of our hero making his way across alien landscapes it also reminded me of the old 1950s scifi serials that inspired star wars in the first place, right down to the arrogant hero. The star wars saga is one of the biggest brands in all of pop culture, with new films, books, and videogames solidifying it as one of the most recognizable works of. Your reading order guide to star wars legends comic books, the old expanded. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories summarized into the most important moments of galactic history. Star wars legends comics the old expanded universe by marvel.
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