In april 2014, lucasfilm rebranded the expanded universe material as star wars legends and declared it non. Star wars legends comics can be found in comic book stores, online stores. Changing the power structure of the galaxy or introducing new technology was a no go. New timelineapproved 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. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Getting into star wars books can be a little daunting due to the sheer number of books but dont worry. And so, so much of this is in relation to the expanded universe aka the eu, which is basically the official ubergeek term for star wars books and comics. Star wars legends, formerly known as the expanded universe abbreviated eu, encompasses every one of the licensed, fictional background stories of the star wars universe, outside of the original six star wars films produced by george lucas and certain other material such as star wars. So, not much else is known at this point and what early 2020 exactly means for a release date, we dont know. I digitalised the neat star wars legends novels timeline. Crucible is the last book in the legends timeline, having been set about 45 years after the.
Dont call it extended, please, because im totally the kind of geek wholl write a style guide on the terminology. The star wars legends book series by multiple authors includes books bounty hunters vs. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Complete with every legends star wars book ever written. It kind of acted as an ending, but i didnt get a feeling of legacy, like new characters were taking over. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading i, jedi. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universe legends continuity. It will be published on july 28, 2020, by disney lucasfilm press.
New to star wars books and dont know where to start. Such as young jedi knights or jedi apprentice, there are several series of books for younger readers. A few months before the premiere of the tv show a series of four animated shorts were released online. The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm.
Del rey posted a short announcement about the online system on the star wars books facebook page. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. Dark legends is an upcoming canon junior anthology, set in across all eras, written by george mann. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. Is there an officialish complete chronological order. 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. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd.
So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list. These shorts showcased each of the six members of the ghost crew. If you want to read the expanded universelegends books in chronological order, this. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books.
The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. 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. A nobullshit beginners guide to star wars books simple. The online timeline is of course a useful asset because it allows readers to determine which book they would like to read, based on where it is situated on this, easy to digest, guide.
This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Crucible is the last book in the legends timeline, having been set about 45 years after the events of a new hope. 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. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. Jjms great timeline and list of marvel appearances. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. The complete legends star wars book timeline youtini. As regards the ongoing controversy over the disney universe and the expanded universe, this page which is an extension of the star wars expanded universe timeline website regards the latter as canon and the former as infinities, though it accepts workable elements from the du into the eu. This is a place to discuss any and all things about the books. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. The star wars legends timeline covers all of the material labelled as legends and.
Frys allages writing style makes it so anyone can enjoy the book, and it doesnt suffer from the glacial pacing or. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon. 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 is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing. The best legends star wars book timeline in the galaxy.
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. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. Continue the star wars legends universe home facebook. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. The old republic, rise of the empire, the rebellion, the new republic and the new jedi order. That time period of the eu is filled with crazy force stuff and crucible was no exception. Aug 21, 2017 there are a lot of things i miss from the old star wars legends timeline.
The star wars expanded universe may have been rendered legends, but han solos movie just added a ton back into the franchises canon. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. The manga is adapted from the hit star wars novel, journey to star wars. The 1994 star wars style guide imposed several restrictions on writers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lockdown. 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. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. This star wars timeline brings back a legendary style io9. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. The best star wars book release schedule in the galaxy. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe.
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. 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. In broad strokes, these novels paint the major galactic events that have taken place and add tons of context to the events taking place between the movies. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. There are a lot of things i miss from the old star wars legends. 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. Titles from 2015 on connected to the disney sequel trilogy, except where listed on the complete saga page. The fictional universe of the star wars franchise features multiple planets and moons. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100 books. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. 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.
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. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Star wars books timeline of books, novels, comics and short stories. Star wars legends maul star wars legends kindle edition by schreiber, joe. If your desire to get better acquainted with star wars lit has been sparked by the upcoming release of the rise of skywalker, this is the list for you. Original canon stories 2014present 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 novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014.
The last jedithe legends of luke skywalker, written by the nebula, hugo and world fantasy awardwinning author ken liu. Another chronology of the clone wars incorporates older stories in relation to the animated series. There are a lot of things i miss from the old star wars legends timeline. The old republic era is the oldest era of the star wars timeline. This star wars timeline brings back a legendary style. 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.
This video is based on star wars legends, also known as the old expanded universe, which includes most star. The clone wars decide your destiny, heir to the empire, and several more. See the complete star wars legends series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Del rey releases digitized timeline of star wars novels. The rise of skywalker novel, poe dameron, general leia organa, rey, and finn must struggle to rebuild the resistance after their defeat at the hands of the first order in star wars.
Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. Updated weekly with links to preorder so you can stay on top of the latest releases. These novels were officially declared noncanon to the star wars franchise in april 2014. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. This book is the romcom of star wars books as it follows the romance between princess. Yes, the aftermath trilogy definitely has its ups and downs, the writing style is different to. Any unpublished or outofprint star wars story will be taken down ifwhen officially releasedreprinted. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014.
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. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. One of the biggest rules imposed in it before the prequels came about and negated them was do not talk about the past. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Tbones famous star wars site include cutscenes, scripts, and so much more. 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. Aftermath is remarkable for both chuck wendigs allin writing style. The 16 most powerful jedi who ever lived legends included. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. Should you read star wars books in chronological order.