Thrawn has been a favourite star wars character of mine ever since i first read timothy zahns awesome trilogy back in the mid 90s. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego. 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. 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. This latest book is just as well written and is one of the most enjoyable reads in the new star wars canon. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe.
This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology. They do at times get a little too technical and dry with the logistics, and you can see that zahns fairly confined by canon and thrawns role in star wars rebels, but if youre a fan of the classic stuff then i think youll find. Ever since walt disney had acquired the rights from george lucas, all of the star wars books and comic books that were written prior to that are no longer canon, but rather they are considered to be a part of star wars legends. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books. Since the last jedi is right around the corner, i thoght it was time to do my top 10 star wars canon books these are excluding all legends eu books and im also not including the. Heir to the jedi was good as well, but first person books arent always my fave. This is a place to discuss any and all things about the books.
A collection of star wars books that fall under the new star wars canon. Dec 10, 2019 below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon. Details regarding characters and events reflect the official depictions of the star wars storyline throughout the franchise. Three star wars tabletop roleplaying games have been developed. Take a look at the list table of star wars official canon books. This is actually marvels second series focused on the dark lord though the first chronologically, but with a different focus and a different team.
Reference books that add to canon continuity are listed here. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. Furthermore, the novel aftermath states that months have passed since the battle of endor, while aftermath. 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. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Star wars trading cards have been published since the first blue series, by topps, in 1977.
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. The book is set before rebels and tells the story of how kanan jarrus and hera syndulla met. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. Star wars canon books in chronological order youtini. Personally, my favorites have been aftermath, lost stars and the first half of lords of the sith. Dec 02, 2019 making sense of the books and comics in the new star wars canon is tough. Pinpointing exact settings for this timeline is quite difficult, with many settings for the novels and comics spanning a number of years. The list will be updated as new books are released. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. For any art books related to marvel comics, check out the collections tpbhc page.
Here are all the tv shows, books, and comics that have been officially announced to release in the star wars galaxy in 2020. Disney has been engaged in a secret war against the star wars expanded universe in order to sell more books, comics and toys. Are the jedi path and book of sith volumes part of the. 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 ultimate fan debate over whats part of the star wars canon just became serious business at disneys lucasfilm. Disneys secret war against star wars expanded universe. Oct 20, 2017 i wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list. The expanded universe was rebranded as star wars legends, but it was far from forgotten by its fans or the authors of the new canon novels. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. Star wars canon was first defined in the first issue of the lucasfilm magazine, star wars insider. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Everyone knows that star wars has a rich and storied history when it comes to its expanded universe of books, most of which have now been taken out of canon and deemed. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books new star wars canon the new star wars canon novels top star wars novels star wars novels adult star wars the new canon star wars novels best sith books best star wars graphic novels. 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 has been expanded to media other than the original films.
This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. 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. 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. To understand canon and continuity, the overall star wars saga should be looked at as a set of stories written by many different people which document past events. 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.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading star wars. They either included everything being published, or left off the. Long story short, its the official star wars history. Below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon. While some fans were disappointed by the writing style, citing issues.
I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list. Life debt begins two months after the end of aftermath. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. It really added an all new depth to the already fantastic movie. 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. Lauded star wars author james luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for rogue one. The new disney canon can be confusing, but these titles should help ease you in. Disney may be creating its own canon book universe now since they decided the original expanded universe is no longer canon, but that doesnt mean the books currently labeled legends should be forgotten.
Lit books canon recommendations jedi council forums. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. Heres a shortlist of our favorite star wars novels, with something for every type of fan. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. Feb 24, 2020 zahns naturally an old hand when it comes to writing star wars and thrawn is a compelling character. 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. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people. Although some stories are more reliable than others, they all are looked upon as part of the overall history. Make sure to comment, like, and subscribe also stay up to date with star wars and everything star wars related by following me.
Jun 10, 2017 my top 10 star wars canon books these are excluding all legends eu books and im also not including the novelizations of the films. For a certain generation, the answer may be yes star wars fans who grew up in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s are probably familiar. Zahns naturally an old hand when it comes to writing star wars and thrawn is a compelling character. My top 10 star wars canon books these are excluding all legends eu books and im also not including the novelizations of the films. Yes, the star wars movie novelizations are canon posted by eric on april 30, 2014 at 12. Dec 12, 2017 since the last jedi is right around the corner, i thoght it was time to do my top 10 star wars canon books these are excluding all legends eu books and im also not including the.
All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. 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. Like the film, therefore, it is a fairly lighthearted, pacey. This is a list of only adult novels from the current star wars canon timeline. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. I cannot say i hated or disliked any entire book, but there are some things in some books i didnt care for, etc. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations.
I embarked on a journey to read all the current star wars canon books starting with the phantom menace through the last jedi. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series.
Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon. If youre new to books, and want to learn more about where to start, feel free to ask the community. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego titles, or similar releases. The 20 best star wars books of all time canon and legends.
In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best noncanon stories we. The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars. The term star wars canon refers to the collection of star wars media considered officially canon by lucasfilm. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars.
In april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. What are his fighting skills and what type of lightsaber does he wield. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014.
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. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. There has been no piece of star wars new canon media that i have not enjoyed. This is a reasonable novelisation that, for the most part, captures the tone and style of the original. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. This book is the romcom of star wars books as it follows the. Our guide to the star wars expanded universe in reading order. Star wars canon books chronological order could not find this list already existing so decided to make it myself. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. The official star wars canon consists of the six released star wars theatrical feature films, the star wars animated film and television series the clone wars and star wars rebels, and every other material released after april 25, 2014, unless otherwise stated by lucasfilm. Aftermath is remarkable for both chuck wendigs allin writing style and for its place in canon.