It will be published on july 28, 2020, by disney lucasfilm press. New books will not be labeled legends, but it is possible that material from legends such as grand admiral thrawn will be introduced into. Saga should tcw be removed from the legends timeline. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. Also check out the book release page for a quick glance at all upcoming books. The time line for the star wars books are indicated with bby before battle of yavin in star wars episode iv. The shapeshifter strikes star wars adventures game book 5. I wanted to get behind the new disneyapproved timeline as well, but everything from the force awakens to the new battlefront reboot has fallen 100% flat for me, and none of it holds a candle to the old in my opinion with that in mind, ive been hoping that disney would give in to the small but. For me, the legends eu was really what made me a diehard star wars fan. In april 2014, lucasfilm rebranded the expanded universe material as star wars legends and. Top ten star wars legends novels part 2 comic book blog.
Why doesnt disney use star wars legends the expanded. Jun 07, 2016 timothy zahn is basically the guy who made the force awakens before the force awakens. See the complete star wars legends graphic novels series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Here begins the tale of the dawn of the jedi, the star wars of 25,000 years agobefore lightsabers, before hyperspace travel, before the jedi spread throughout the. Star wars legends novelsstateautocollapse shows the template collapsed to the title bar if there is a navbar, a sidebar, or some other table on the page with the collapsible attribute. The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors.
It should include all of the known star wars books, not just the main novels including the entire timeline, from the origins of the sith in,000 bby to postnewjediorder books, all of the comics and all the games. The rebel storm vaders quest imperial spy classic star wars. Actually, the star wars movies are more known as the book series and this trilogy has millions of fans around the globe. Star wars is an american epic space opera franchise, created by george lucas and centered around a film series that began with the press j to jump to the feed. The warlords of balmorra star wars adventures game book 6. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted.
Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. The han solo trilogy, book 3 the hutt gambit star wars. The best legends star wars book timeline in the galaxy. Luke skywalker and the treasure of the dragonsnakes. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. It has its flaws, lots of them, but its importance in star wars legends is too great to ignore its existence. Timothy zahn is basically the guy who made the force awakens before the force awakens. In case the links ever start working again, the original tweet can be found here. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. Star wars legends series found in space opera for decades, the legends novels have expanded the universe of star wars in novels as varied and vibrant as the planets and star systems that compose this epic saga. I looked for some easy to follow list on star wars, especially the clone wars. Under lucasfilm president kathleen kennedys direction, the company for the first time ever has formed a story group to oversee and coordinate all star. Star wars legends timeline star wars books, novels. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since 2014.
All the star wars books released after 2014, when disney started releasing books that fell into the official star wars universe. A new hope in 1977, the star wars saga has grown in comics, books, cartoons, newspaper strips, and even some video games. Oct 10, 20 the list is sorted in chronological order, in the time line relative to the movies. Disney are very imperialists and colonialists in their way. I digitalised the neat star wars legends novels timeline. I thought there was time for a new list to be maintained. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. This rekindled the fandom and helped it to grow bigger than anyone could imagine. I dont get why disney decided to keep tcw in the legends and newcanon timeline. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe.
An absolute must have for any dedicated star wars fan, the galactic timeline tells the entire journey from the beginning of the universe through the prerepublic order right up until the legacy era with everything inbetween. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away bby and aby refer to before the battle of yavin and after the battle of yavin respectively. The adventures continue, set between episodes iii and iv. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Unfortunately i seem to be unable to search his tweets, or link to them directly, but some pop culture reporters discuss the tweet on their facebook page. The events of the new jedi order are referenced in many of the later books and even some stories that happen before it in the timeline back to this in a second, so you should at least read the wookipedia page on this war.
Star wars author timothy zahn tells expanded universe. Sep 17, 20 the thrawn trilogy were the first star wars books of the modern era. The clone wars decide your destiny, heir to the empire, star wars. This is a timeline for all star wars media considered canonical in the legends continuity, including films, novels both adult and young reader, ebooks, comics, short stories, television episodes, and. Here begins the tale of the dawn of the jedi, the star wars of 25,000 years agobefore lightsabers, before hyperspace travel, before the jedi spread throughout the galaxy, when connections to the force were new. Star wars isnt just a bunch of boxoffice smashing movies. It will be published by disneylucasfilm press on may 5, 2020.
The battle of yavin is the destruction of the death star in star wars. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Star wars legends graphic novels series by john ostrander. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best noncanon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. When the old continuity was turned into legends, it meant that many of the. Thenpresident of lucas licensing, howard roffman, estimated that there were more than 65 million star wars books in print. Everything from the books to the comics to the games and even the supplementary material of the rpgs spanning across the entire timeline really made star wars into a living universe that i was really able to invest myself in. It is the same reason they are doing their best to destroy the reputations of the old characters. I was wondering if that list of books has every legends book. 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. 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. From the press release regarding the new disney vs legends canon now, with an exciting future filled with new cinematic installments of star wars, all aspects of star wars storytelling moving forward will be connected. Release date, title, authors, publisher, notes, fictional timeline, maturity rating, audiobook.
Can content still be added to star wars legends continuity. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. Dec 19, 2015 prerepublic era 25,793 bby dawn of the jedi. Please share this site with your friends if you enjoyed my list of star wars novels. The adventures in a galaxy far far away extend into everyotr medium, including novels, toys, video games, tv, and even comic books. Continue the star wars legends universe home facebook. If you missed part 1, you can click here to go back and check out the list and get a little background into what a legends title is. Nov 18, 2016 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.
Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Track your star wars collection with the youtini bookshelf. Top ten star wars legends novels part 1 comic book blog. These novels were officially declared noncanon to the star wars franchise in april 2014. Queens peril is an upcoming canon youngadult novel written by e. The star wars legends graphic novels book series by multiple authors includes books force storm, prisoner of bogan, the golden age of the sith, and several more. Now comes the final installment of star wars legends the era that establishes a new generation of jedi, heroes, and villains. Because they wanted people to like their own stories, their old characters. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well. See the complete star wars legends series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Its about time lucasfilm brought back the star wars.
In 1991 heir to the empire was released and marked the start of the star wars expanded universe. What are the star wars novels in chronological order. Visit the site for a simple timeline of all fulllength star wars novels, with legends and new canon side by side. A definitive guide to star wars legends the fandomentals. We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology. The new jedi order book 9 kindle edition by denning, troy. The purpose of this page is to actively encourage lucasfilm, disney and del rey to continue making new stories in the star wars eu under the. 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 published. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Is there an officialish complete chronological order for. Reference book october 20, 2020 the star wars book. Star wars author timothy zahn tells expanded universe fans. Timeline star wars legends star wars books, novels. The star wars legends book series by multiple authors includes books dookus secret army star wars.
He said, the books are a way of extending the fantasy of star wars. Star wars legends star wars books are our speciality. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100 books. List of star wars books in chronological order adinos blog. Dark legends is an upcoming canon junior anthology, set in across all eras, written by george mann. Episode vi return of the jedi tales from jabbas palace mandalorian armor book 1 of the bounty hunter wars slave ship book 2. Therefore, story conflicts and contradictions are inevitable and so stories from this era on this timeline are placed in approximate order and should be considered as. Record which books youve read, and which ones you are dying to have on your shelf.
Timeline of legends television series wookieepedia fandom. Since the debut of the first film now dubbed star wars. This is a timeline for all star wars media considered canonical in the legends continuity, including films, novels both adult and young reader, ebooks, comics, short stories, television episodes, and video games. Comics have had one of the longest relationships with star wars with marvel publishing stories as early as 1977 between that time and 2014, star wars built up a very healthy expanded universe, known. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list the two best results i got was. The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. The old expanded universe eu now known as legends encompassed all of the officially licensed stories from the star wars universe. Star wars expanded universe book collection youtube. Do you believe that they will ever continue the legends continuity in. For those not familiar with the term legends, thats the current branding lucasfilm uses for all the novels, comics and video games that were released before disneys star wars acquisition. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. In order to help new fans get a clear look at the official star wars timeline, weve put together a list of the most central star wars books. This era took place long before the events that happen in episode i. The wildly popular canon thrawn novels continue with a story set during the clone wars.
As of 2004, over 1,100 star wars titles had been published, including novels, comics, nonfiction, and magazines. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. It contradicts so much legends material that came before it especially the clone wars multimedia project that i think it would make so much more sense to have the original clone wars material 20022005 and tcw as separate canons tcw being part of the disney canon. These books also offer a conclusion to the original threes storyline though probably not in the way youre expecting, giving readers an official legends conclusion to signify the literal end of an era. Does a comprehensive recommended reading order exist for. These books are considered history and the material that occurs in these stories is officially part of the star wars timeline. Escape to hoth the constancia affair the kashyyyk depths shadow stalker. Complete with every legends star wars book ever written. All of tell the stories that take place before, after and during what was shown in the films. The complete legends star wars book timeline youtini. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. If so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. Precipice by john jackson miller an ebook novella lost tribe of the sith. Episode iv a new hope tales from the mos eisley cantina 0.
Star wars legends is too massive to fit into a single 100 book list, therefore this is part 1 of a multiple part list that contains all novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universe legends continuity in order of the timeline. Star wars legends, formerly known as the expanded universe abbreviated eu. See where every star wars book falls in the timeline or use the list to pick your next book. Into the void by tim lebbon old republic era 5,000 4975 bby lost tribe of the sith. In 1991, zahns first chapter in the socalled thrawn trilogy of star wars expanded universe books. 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. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. I was wondering if that list of books has every legends book or if some are left out.
A nobullshit beginners guide to star wars books simple. 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, and the force itself. This is a comprehensive list, including kids, young adult and adult novels, all set in the star wars legends universe. The old republic, rise of the empire, the rebellion, the new republic and the new jedi order. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels.
The star wars movies were a total success and they still are in our days. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Disney disregards the eu legends books and comics but, theyll. This is a chronological timeline of star wars television series in the legends continuity. This is in chronological order for the convenience of all star wars fans out there. Top 10 star wars legends novels and series last week we started the top 10 star wars legends novels and series, and this week we finish it up the remaining top 5 titles. Hundreds of book, comics and graphic novels have been released since, making up 30 years of star wars history. With a rich cast of characters that includes beloved favoritesluke skywalker, han solo, and princess leia organaalong with. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. Legend books timeline just picked up my first legends book, swtor revan, and i noticed the star wars legends novels timeline. If youre new, and want to learn more about the expanded universe, you can find a few links in the sidebar that may be helpful. 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. Star wars legends media books comics short stories tv series video games.
The movies were extraordinary and the sceneries were really detailed and it was like you were actually reading the books. As a longtime fan of all star wars media, i became very attached to the old expanded universe. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. A look at 10 of the best noncanon stories october 26, 2015 cody stasiak 1 comment as most of you reading this already know, when disney acquired the rights to star wars, all of the previously released expanded universe content was discarded as not being official canon.
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