Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. Like yourselves, we too come from very different and diverse backgrounds, and have different faceted views of our beloved star wars world. When disney bought out lucasfilm back in 2012, the company revealed that a slate of star wars movies was on the horizon. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. The old republic, rise of the empire, the rebellion, the new republic and the new jedi order. Star wars expanded universe eulegends contradictions. Aug 22, 2000 written by acclaimed star wars novelist michael a. All dates are given according to the galactic standard calendar. Union is a fourissue comic book series written by michael stackpole and illustrated by robert teranishi, set in the star wars legends, taking. The timeline operates on an interactive basis, as users are able to scroll across the timeline and discover where each novel is situated in the current canon timeline. It is the worst star wars novel i have ever read and one of the worst graphic novels. I was wondering if that list of books has every legends book or if some are left out.
May 04, 2018 watch the entire history of the star wars canon so far. Heir to the empire, dark force rising, and the last command. While only the feature films and selected other works are considered canon to the franchise since the 2012 acquisition of lucasfilm by the walt disney company, some canon planets were first named or explored in works from the noncanon star wars expanded universe, now rebranded star wars legends. Is there an officialish complete chronological order for. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films.
Post return of the jedi legends in the last few years, weve seen several new star wars movies, books, comics, etc. Dec 15, 2015 given the number of authors that have written into the star wars canon, and given how many stories have been crammed into the timeline, there are shockingly few errors in continuity within the star wars universe. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. These books are considered history and the material that occurs in these stories is officially part of the star wars timeline. Here are the best star wars books and book series ever written for the series, both new and old. Canonical works are not included except for the movie novelizations. The clone wars battle tales is a canon trade paperback that collects the fivepart comic book series star wars adventures. The clone wars decide your destiny, heir to the empire, and several more. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universe legends continuity. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. The adventures in a galaxy far far away extend into everyotr medium, including novels, toys, video games, tv, and even comic books. Even though were in a new era of star wars, its always good to look. Star wars isnt just a bunch of boxoffice smashing movies.
Ways to help wookieepedia how wookieepedia treats canon and legends. Colorfully illuminated with detailed illustrations and featuring a replica of amidalas treasured amulet, this keepsake jewelry box, hardcover book, and necklace is a fun gift for star wars fans of all ages. 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. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. See the complete star wars legends series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Whether youre a new star wars fan, or youre deep in the fandom, find some fantastically epic star wars books among these mustreads.
Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Star wars novel timeline swbookzone shows star wars book. With a rich cast of characters that includes beloved favoritesluke skywalker, han solo, and princess leia organaalong with new villains and heroes, sith lords and jedi knights. A page dedicated to entertaining fans of the star wars expanded universe legends. The clone wars project a definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline. Legend books timeline just picked up my first legends book, swtor revan, and i noticed the star wars legends novels timeline. This is a comprehensive list, including kids, young adult and adult novels, all set in the star wars legends universe. His fandom with star wars comes from the countless pages of star wars books and novels. The old star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels created after the legends rebranding of the old expanded universe by disney. In the meantime, wed like to drop some star wars knowledge and share the chronological listening order of the star wars canon audiobooks that we publish, presented in line.
A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Today, we take a close look at the star wars legends expanded universe, examining which books a new reader should check out, and how to start reading star wars expanded universe content including. Supplemented with the timeline, del rey posted a short announcement about the online system on the star wars books facebook page. Just because its no longer canon doesnt mean it isnt awesome. This is a timeline of galactic history recording the galaxys important events. The clone wars and star wars rebels, any star wars story told outside the official six movies was now considered noncanon. 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. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. At the same time, the company announced that, other than star wars. It was renamed star wars legends, and considered sort of an alternate timeline to the main events of the star wars saga, similar to what happens in comic book series. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories.
He is best known for his seven star wars books, heir to the empire, dark force rising, the last command, specter of the past, vision of the future, survivors quest, and outbound. May 04, 2016 watch thirteen billion years of star wars history. Del rey releases digitized timeline of star wars novels the. But what about legends, aka the expanded universe that existed prior to disneys new canon. Score 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. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other.
It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. At present it primarily consists of visual material. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. 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. Well each post a selfintro to and for you all, someet your staff. Gon 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. 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. The fictional universe of the star wars franchise features multiple planets and moons. Return to a time of great upheaval in the galaxy, the final years of the republic, in this.
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. Continue the star wars legends universe home facebook. The force awakens is set to unveil its new storyline to all fans worldwide as the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy. Union was a fourissue comic series, written by michael a. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. 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. The 10 best star wars legends books, ranked screenrant. Readers will thrill to this epic tale of adventure set in the faraway, longago galaxy of star wars. Your reading order guide to star wars legends comic books, the old.
Star wars legends graphic novels series 90 primary works 90 total works a chronological timeline of star wars graphic novels considered part of the legends continuity as defined by lucas licensing. George lucas it goes without saying that 18th december has been marked as a special date for most of us. 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. 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. Must read star wars legends books, and where to start. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as.
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. With a rich cast of characters that includes beloved favoritesluke skywalker, han solo, and princess leia organaalong with. The star wars legends book series by multiple authors includes books bounty hunters vs. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100 books. They take place in 9 aby, about five years after star wars. 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 old republic era is the oldest era of the star wars timeline. 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 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. Star wars reading list post return of the jedi legends. This is in chronological order for the convenience of all star wars fans out there. Star wars legends star wars legends and millions of other books are available for instant access. What is the timeline of events after the return of the jedi.
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. All the star wars books released after 2014, when disney started releasing books that fell into the official 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. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. Star wars legends graphic novels series by john ostrander. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends.
This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing. I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, be. Union spotlights a monumental event in the star wars timeline that bridges the. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. Enjoy the magical world of disney, including marvel, star wars, pixar and more. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon.
The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories summarized into the most important moments of galactic history. Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house. Star wars legends comics can be found in comic book stores, online stores, digitally on. Honestly, i was so surprised at how bad it was because i own three other michael stackpole books, and they are so much better. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Take a look at the list table of star wars official canon books. The 2003 animated series clone wars and various spinoff books, comics, and video games explore. The thrawn trilogy consists of three star wars legends novels by author timothy zahn.
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. I thought the european union created a star wars universe and the usa did. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore.
But many fans consider the novels to represent the true essence of star wars, and for that reason, the force will always be with them. And now, with a new star wars trilogy about to come out, all that is about to change. Heading back to the legends era, if you werent the biggest fan of han solos origin. Lucasfilm later rebranded the expanded universe as star wars legends and declared it. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list the two best results i got was. 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 comics the old expanded universe by marvel. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom. This reading order contains all the necessary issues to enjoy the star wars comics by dark horse. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity.