Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. The complete canon star wars book timeline youtini. How a mysterious, beloved star wars character could. Now, in order restored to the galaxy, we here at dork side of the force would like to be your guide to the new star wars canon timeline. In fact, the story groups own members chee and hidalgo gave presentations at last years star wars celebration europe, as. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. The best place, in my opinion, is to start where the author. 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. New to star wars books and dont know where to start.
Republic run up to that point as well as the most of the micro series material up to his knighting. Timothy zahn is the author of more than forty novels, nearly ninety short stories and novellas, and four shortfiction collections. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories summarized into the most important moments of galactic history. Youre about to read some of the most exciting stories ever written. Getting into star wars books can be a little daunting due to the sheer number of books but dont worry.
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. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. This is the updated and expanded version of the timeline the complete timeline of. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon.
Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. A look at what was happening concurrently in both timelines. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. Since disney bought lucasfilm in 2012, there has been a substantial amount of new star wars material, including comic books, novels, tv. The force awakens ushered in an entirely new generation of fans looking for more adventures in the galaxy far, far away, but with the whole issue of legends canon vs. Return to a time of great upheaval in the galaxy, the final years of the republic, in this.
The clone wars battle tales is a canon trade paperback that collects the fivepart comicbook series star wars adventures. Mar 18, 20 dates from old eu stories will have to be ignored entirely, and we are instead compressing most events before anakin gets his scar into roughly the first year, covering most of the original star wars. 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. All canon means is that a given story affects and can be affected by other things in the star wars universe. Alex created his channel on november 24, 2014, but didnt post his first video until january 2, 2015, called star wars minute channel trailer star wars minute. What are his fighting skills and what type of lightsaber does he wield. Jul 30, 2018 because it is more complicated and confusing than that. West end games the star wars expanded universe timeline. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films.
The clone wars battle tales is a canon trade paperback that collects the fivepart comic book series star wars adventures. The best star wars books and comics of the disney era. Dec 10, 2019 below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon. The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars. Lit the new mostly comprehensive clone wars lcanon. The beginning of anakin skywalkers story and the star wars saga. Zahn is best known for his star wars novels heir to the empire, dark force rising, the last command, specter of the past, vision of the future, survivors quest, outbound flight, allegiance, choices of one, and. Yoda is called to a planet of child warriors in the middle of a tribal conflict.
At least 3 weeks later and about 50 pages in the book. The main star wars book, in both iterations it recently relaunched to reorient its timeline, now taking place immediately after empire strikes back, having first launched in 2014 as being set. There are a lot of things i miss from the old star wars legends timeline. What casual fans may not know is that all of these productions and publications are now officially part of the new canon, meaning that. Lit comics av the complete star wars timeline with. However, with respect to having a timeline using canon as the baseline.
Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. Star wars canon books in chronological order youtini. The old republic, rise of the empire, the rebellion, the new republic and the new jedi order. The truth is, the goals of lucasfilms story group are nothing new. At present it primarily consists of visual material. Tbones famous star wars site include cutscenes, scripts, and so much more. The star wars timeline has become a sprawling beast. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. A new dawn hits the sweet spot of keeping the star wars magic of old while working with newer characters from the animated series star wars rebels. The next star wars saga is set centuries before the. George lucass vision for a galaxy far, far away has grown into something ginormous and, thanks to creators such as jon favreau and dave.
Release date, title, authors, publisher, notes, fictional timeline, audiobook. Continuity canon, tiein media like books and comics. Lit the complete star wars timeline with viable legends. There are both prose and comic books that take place before that. Star wars legends stories cover a timeframe that stretches back to 25,000 years before the battle of yavin and up to 140 years after it, so to make it easier to place a storys chronological setting, lucasbooks introduced five eras of adventure in 2000. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. 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. Apr 04, 2018 allow me to present to you this timeline of marvel star wars canon comics presented in chronological order. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations.
Dec 15, 2015 new timeline approved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games began appearing last fall, as well as seven adult books touching on everything from the prequel films dark disciple to the. May 04, 2018 watch the entire history of the star wars canon so far. 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. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. The book is set before rebels and tells the story of how kanan jarrus and hera syndulla met. This means that there are now two star wars timelines or chronologies. If youve read lost stars, which is supposed to be official canon, then timeline gets even more complicated. The expanded universe was a multitiered system of canonicity where the movies were the most canonical, and fan fictions were the least. He said, the books are a way of extending the fantasy of star wars. Return to a time of great upheaval in the galaxy, the final years of the republic, in this anthology based on the beloved animated series.
Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Nov 24, 2014 alexander damon, better known online as star wars explained, is a channel devoted to star wars knowledge, making videos on star wars characters, video games and movies. Dec 16, 2016 making sense of the star wars timeline. What follows is a moderately comprehensive timeline of star wars media that is currently considered canon. A mostly complete star wars canon timeline nerdist.
This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. From 1987 to 1998, the pennsylvania based company west end games released official star wars roleplaying game sourcebooks, adventure supplements, guides, and the star wars adventure journal, all of which contained new stories set in the star wars universe, some as prose, but most as adventure scenarios for use in the game. Should you read star wars books in chronological order. 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. Star wars canon timeline ready steady cut featured. If you want to read the current canon books in chronological order, this amazing timeline by ujedeyeknight5 has each of the books in chronological order.
Star wars canon timeline in the style of legends with images. Bloodline is now, by far, my favorite star wars book in the canon, ranking as high as some of my absolute favorite books from the old expanded universe, now legends. He has made videos explaining character backgrounds, species. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. Why do people seem to not get star wars legends is a separate. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. The definitive guide to the star wars universe by adam bray, cole horton, et al. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Ciena mentions the rebel attack in rogue one but doesnt know much about what happens. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy.
Thenpresident of lucas licensing, howard roffman, estimated that there were more than 65 million star wars books in print. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books. I think this would be a fascinating project to complete. As of 2004, over 1,100 star wars titles had been published, including novels, comics, nonfiction, and magazines. A national bestseller, a new york times notable book, and an entertainment weekly best book of the. Theyre presented here in inuniverse chronological order, but its certainly not necessary to read every single book from the beginning of the. This star wars timeline brings back a legendary style. Why do people seem to not get star wars legends is a. Jjms great timeline and list of marvel appearances. Solos place in official star wars timeline confirmed. For example, content creators could potentially use it as a reference point.
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