The star wars expanded universe timeline is a comprehensive chronology of every star wars story from 1977 to today, including exclusive. It begins with the events setting up the stage, goes through the launch of swtor and follows all the events up to the current date. While i love some stories of the legends, i will always choose the canon disney. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. 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. 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. Legends became more like dc and marvel comics over the years, always inventing some new over powered being that has the power to annihilate planets, move star destr. Because it is more complicated and confusing than that.
Star wars legends is too massive to fit into a single 100 book list, therefore. The thrawn trilogy is the vital introduction to the larger legends timeline. Star wars timeline from phantom menace to rise of skywalker. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded. This timeline includes published, unpublished, and ambiguouslycanonical star wars stories. Lucasfilm rebranded the expanded universe material as star wars legends.
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. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best noncanon stories we. 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. Although listed as complete, it remains a workinprogress this complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm.
These books are considered history and the material that occurs in these stories is officially part of the star wars timeline. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. Before lucas continued his epic saga with a trilogy of prequels, and before the latest trilogy was announced, the star wars legends existed as a means to expand on the star wars universe with novels, video games, and comic. I dont get why disney decided to keep tcw in the legends and newcanon timeline. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created.
The cestus deception and jedi trial were originally placed later in the period. Under lucasfilm president kathleen kennedys direction, the company for the first time ever has formed a story group to oversee and coordinate all star. Jjms great timeline and list of marvel appearances. Timeline, era, series, title, author, release date, maturity, note. All of these concepts and characters would find their way into other parts of the star wars eu timeline. A red saber, unsheathed in the an unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi. This collection represents hardback novels since that launch. All the star wars books released after 2014, when disney started releasing books that fell into the official star wars universe. The best legends star wars book timeline in the galaxy. Below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon.
Legends are a new classification of star wars material invented by lucasfilm following the disney acquisition. Complete guide to the current star wars the old republic timeline. Episode v the empire strikes back 1980, by donald f. 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. It goes without saying that 18th december has been marked as a special date for most of us. The older legends timeline can be found on our legends timeline hardback guide. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. Any books, games and comics released before that time were marked legends, leaving the six star wars saga films and animated series star wars. Tbones famous star wars site include cutscenes, scripts, and so much more. 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. Star wars the old republic timeline of events updated for.
The star wars expanded universe timeline posts facebook. 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. Disney didnt relaunch the series, they redefined ever. This is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. The old republic era is the oldest era of the star wars timeline. It will be written by ethan sacks, illustrated by paolo villanelli and published in march 2020 by marvel comics. As we gear up for star wars celebration 2019, we thought it would be helpful. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away. Complete with every legends star wars book ever written. 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.
Saga should tcw be removed from the legends timeline. Jedi council forums star wars books, comics, and expanded universe. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted. 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. The old republic, rise of the empire, the rebellion, the new republic and the new jedi order.
It is derived from and includes most official star wars books. The empire strikes back movie novelization by donald f. Where does star wars battlefront 2 fit in the timeline. The 10 best star wars legends books, ranked screenrant. Despite clashing somewhat with the timeline of earlier clone wars stories, these books were eventually worked into the legends timeline by the essential readers companion. Knights of the old republic graphic novels, and star wars. We hope these free materials can somewhat manipulate the fabric of time to accelerate all of us to this date. 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.
We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. 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. Here is a list of the video games according to the star wars legends continuity. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. 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. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and. 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 universelegends continuity in order of the timeline. 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. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. John jackson miller is the author of the national bestselling novel, star wars. Continue the star wars legends universe home facebook. Books fiction graphic novels novel timeline young adult novels short story timeline free official stories ingalaxy ingalaxy reference rpg sourcebooks nonfiction behind the scenes biographies collecting unofficial books other media star wars audiobooks star wars dvds.
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. Expanded universe changes star wars wiki guide ign. 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. The expanded universe was a multitiered system of canonicity where the movies were the most canonical, and fan fictions were the least. If you watch rebels but havent read star wars books or comics. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The first official canon novel to be released was star wars. 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. The force awakens is set to unveil its new storyline to all fans worldwide as the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy. 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.
This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Lit comics a v the complete star wars timeline with viable legends part 2. Why do people seem to not get star wars legends is a. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for. 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 with the original films which. Since then, new star wars stories have entered the fray, including novels, comics and another animated series called star wars. Star wars legends comics can be found in comic book stores, online stores. The best star wars novels from the new canon and legends. Does a comprehensive recommended reading order exist for. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories are all. The rise of skywalker might have marked the end of the skywalker saga, but even though luke, leia, and han are gone, theres still more star wars magic yet to be had we might not have.
The new star wars films will significantly alter the story told in the expanded universe. Author of several books about comicbook history, he also runs the research website. Star wars magazines star wars sheet music strategy guides star wars games. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. Bounty hunters 1 is the upcoming first issue of the comic book series star wars. Legends splinter of the minds eye by alan dean foster the first star wars novel gives us a hint of what might have been, had the movie not been a hit. His comics work includes writing for iron man, masseffect, the simpsons, and indiana jones. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing. Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house.
Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100 books. 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. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. The original tiein novel series to the clone wars animated series has not been adopted into the new canon, even though the tv series has. Many of the facts are linked to an article or a video, further expanding on the lore and legends from this time period. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other. Discuss the storylines of the novels, comics and more. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted. After george lucas concluded his original trilogy with return of the jedi, star wars fans didnt know when they would ever get new stories from the star wars universe. The complete legends star wars book timeline youtini. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. 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. This rebuilt universe will be closely monitored by the official star wars storygroup.
Do you prefer the star wars legends or disney vs star wars. 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. 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. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels.
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