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. Every tie fighter type and variant in star wars canon 2020 duration. It chronicles the origins of grand admiral thrawn, a popular character originating from the star wars legends line of works, which were declared non canon to the franchise after lucasfilm redefined star wars continuity in april 2014. A star wars story books and comics revealed hello, what have we here. The hosts of our star wars podcast discuss episode ix set photos, address liveaction series rumors, and critique the. An ancient sith lord recently made their star wars canon debut, in a recent star wars marvel comics issue, adding to its list of confirmed sith lords. 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. This era was full of new novels to expand on what was then the canon, and. 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. While those books and comics are largely still available, theyve. The life and times of han solo, according to the new star. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. Complete vehicles is packed with visual explorations of more than fifty essential star wars spacecraft and landcraft, including the tie bomber, imperial shuttle, a. Resistance reborn by rebecca roanhorse 2019 last shot star wars.
This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Shadows of the empire is a 1996 multimedia project created by lucasfilm. As of 2004, over 1,100 star wars titles had been published, including novels, comics, nonfiction, and magazines. The last jedi visual dictionary and books on the making of the films.
Tarkin was enjoyable but left a lot to be desired i did love all the material with vader, heir to the jedi felt like reading lukes awkward diary, new dawn was meh. Places like valor station and the republic medical stations needed this star wars tug to help safely dock. 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. The clone wars film and tv series 20082014, which had george lucas direct involvemen. Yoda is called to a planet of child warriors in the middle of a tribal conflict. Yes, the star wars movie novelizations are canon posted by eric on april 30, 2014 at 12. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars.
Star wars episode ix casts a character codenamed mara. In the years following return of the jedi, most star wars fans had to rely on a variety of novels and comic books to learn more about their favorite characters, while also meeting allnew heroes. What about you guys, which of the new canon novels. Most of the material from the expanded universe including books, comics, and video games. What movies, comics, cartoons, and tiein novels tell us about the legendary smuggler.
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. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll. This wiki has been updated 9 times since it was first published in february of 2018. The star wars universe is more than just a handful of blockbuster films and animated television shows. This list does not include journals, graphic novels or comic books, which can be found in the list of star wars comic books. Which novels in the new star wars canon are worth reading. The politics of star wars in honor of star wars day, a roundup of links to my writings and talks on the politics of one of the worlds most popular science fiction franchises. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Characters, creatures, locations, technology, vehicles windham. The bacta war, 1997, xwing, 4, bactapiraten, goldmann, 1998, xwing, nr.
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. Get a first look at a galaxy of stories related to the upcoming film. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. From the swamps of kashyyyk to the deserts of jakku, from innercity coruscant to the vastness of hyperspace, this new star wars book will show you the right craft for the job.
A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force. The novelization is not the movie film school rejects. Apr 21, 2018 before any star wars legends fans get too excited, i want to stress that this is a code name of a character, which most likely means that she will have nothing to do with mara jade lukes wife from timothy zahns thrawn trilogy, which now exists outside of the new official star wars canon. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Heres an essential reading list of star wars books, in the new. Mar 11, 2020 however, star wars has long proven to be an exception. The mandalorian the art and the imagery collectors edition book, volume one star wars.
He said, the books are a way of extending the fantasy of star wars. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Since the release of the original film in 1977, books have been an essential gateway into the star wars expanded universe. Our guide to the star wars expanded universe in reading order. Expanded universe and a new series of books that fall in the official 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. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. Jan 15, 2018 in the years following return of the jedi, most star wars fans had to rely on a variety of novels and comic books to learn more about their favorite characters, while also meeting allnew heroes. Adventure beyond the movies with our range of star wars graphic novels. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. Solo demonstrates that the star wars expanded universe hasnt. From the adventures of luke skywalker in december 1976 to the latest novel, this timeline tracks the month and year of every star wars novel excluding childrens and graphic novels.
I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, be. 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. Dks ultimate star wars is the first official reference book to reflect the updated canon, providing fans with everything they need to know about the star wars. Star wars encyclopedia of starfighters and other vehicles. The life and times of han solo, according to the new star wars canon. And like other star wars books being published currently by marvel it provides readers with glimpses as to the how. This latest book is just as well written and is one of the most enjoyable reads in the new star wars canon. For many fans especially those who have read the star wars extended universe materials this is a clear nod that the film is using that eu origin and, therefore, making it canon along with a. Tie fighter battle in a new hope has been replicated frequently in videogames and makes it one. And there you have it my starfighters, my top five favorite canon star wars books. Watch the entire history of the star wars canon so far.
A funfilled adventure through the galaxy in which kids will need to search and find some of the most iconic characters and ships from the force awakens, with two spreads from star wars. Thrawn has been a favourite star wars character of mine ever since i first read timothy zahns awesome trilogy back in the mid 90s. Wars novels noncanon and relegated them to star wars legends. If youre new to books, and want to learn more about where to start, feel free to ask the community. 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.
Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. Complete vehicles is packed with visual explorations of more than fifty essential star wars spacecraft and landcraft, including the tie bomber, imperial shuttle, awing, bwing, and more. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Thrawn also known simply as thrawn is a star wars novel by timothy zahn, published on april 11, 2017 by del rey books. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. 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. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. 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 companys focus would be shifted towards a restructured star wars canon based on new material.
Dks ultimate star wars is the first official reference book to reflect the updated canon, providing. The idea was to create a story set between the films the empire strikes back and return of the jedi, and to explore all commercial possibilities of a full motion picture release without actually making a film. Solo demonstrates that the star wars expanded universe. Clone wars series 20032005 is not considered canon. This is a place to discuss any and all things about the books. Dec 31, 2016 so far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. It saved thousands of clone lives tug314 interstellar. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. A han and lando novel by daniel jose older 2018 star wars. A star wars story delivered an origin story for one of the franchises bestknown heroes. With hundreds of stories for all ages, theres something for everyone. The aftermath trilogy by chuck wendig 20162017 star wars. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore.
Learn about star wars characters, planets, ships, vehicles, droids, and more in the official star wars databank at. This encyclopedia features more than 200 weird and wonderful vehicles from the world of star wars, including ships and vehicles from the entire saga of movies as well as the television series star wars. No graphic novels, picture books, or visual dictionaries because there are a lot of those. 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. I have a few more on my toberead list the aftermath trilogy and a few that i liked just fine but these are the ones that really gave me those wonderful, epic sw feels. Look no further than the star wars encyclopedia of starfighters and other vehicles. Star wars complete cross sections of vehicles is the complete guide to the spacecraft and vehicles of the star wars sixfilm saga. After the end of return of the jedi, there were star wars less years before star wars. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we. Draw favorite star wars droids and vehicles, including r2d2, c3po, a t70 xwing, and more, in graphite pencil licensed learn to draw by walter foster creative team oct 2, 2018. The new star wars novel goes deep into the past and future.
Especially, the rebel army was very very very very very very very very very very very very small. 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. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. 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. Featuring new characters, ships, and vehicles from star wars.
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. 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. Huge lot of star wars paperback books canon and legends. A star wars story delivered an origin story for one of the franchises best known heroes. 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. It features 55 giant crosssection pictures and hundreds of smaller pieces of artwork and photographs that highlight engine details, weapons and lots more. With all films due for rerelease in 3d in 20, this is the guide that will really bring the vehicles of the films to life. Widget not in any sidebars feel lost about the what, when and why in the new star wars canon. Enjoy the magical world of disney, including marvel, star wars, pixar and more. Thenpresident of lucas licensing, howard roffman, estimated that there were more than 65 million star wars books in print.
Before star wars kicked off its new film trilogy, lucasfilm rendered years. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. The 20 best star wars books of all time canon and legends. Aug 01, 20 perfect for star wars fans of all ages, star wars complete cross sections of vehicles celebrates the 35th anniversary of the release of star wars. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories summarized into. 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. Stay uptodate about upcoming star wars books and comics releases including variants. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations.
This article is about star wars books by inuniverse chronological order. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. Nov 10, 2018 this overlooked star wars ship was one of the most important vehicles in space ports. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other. But fans might be interested in a different future entirely the future of the now non canon. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. So far, im not a big fan of the new canon books as far as a the big novels go, havent read the yacentric books yet.
It just seems that the rebels do not have many ground vehicles because the rebel alliance was not as big as the empire. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. In the star wars canon or novels, did the rebellion have. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books. One vehicle is explored in detail on each page, so theres something new even for diehard fans. 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. Dec 02, 2019 making sense of the books and comics in the new star wars canon is tough. These are books written based on the movie, typically starting from a draft of the script, instead of the other way. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Get your ultimate guides to the star wars series with the star wars. Star wars timeline page 4 of 12 star wars canon timeline. While we cant wait for whats to come in 2019, heres our favorite star wars everything from 2018.
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