Dark legends is an upcoming canon junior anthology, set in across all eras, written by george mann. Return to a time of great upheaval in the galaxy, the final years of the republic, in this anthology based on the beloved animated series. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. They take place in 9 aby, about five years after star wars. Such as young jedi knights or jedi apprentice, there are several series of books for younger readers.
Must read star wars legends books, and where to start. 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 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. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. 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. May 04, 2016 watch thirteen billion years of star wars history. Readers will thrill to this epic tale of adventure set in the faraway, longago galaxy of star wars. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. Star wars timeline, star wars chronology, star wars canon. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Heir to the empire, dark force rising, and the last command. Euonly material can be found in the individual eras. Star wars legends comics can be found in comic book stores, online stores, digitally on comixology and marvel unlimited, and on ebay.
Complete with every legends star wars book ever written. This complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon. Twenty years have passed since darth bane, reigning dark lord of the sith, demolished the ancient order devoted to the dark side and reinvented it as a circle of two. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown.
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. The star wars timeline almanac the legends sith lord. The list is going to be organized by master and apprentice as well as another other pertinent information. Mar 28, 2019 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 force awakens is a new beginning for the storied franchise, its a painful reminder of something else. 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.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100 books. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. More than 30 years of novel, toy, game, and comic book. 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. A much lesser known period in the star wars timeline is the old republic. The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. Discover what to read next, check out the complete star wars book timeline, and record your collection using the youtini bookshelf. It will be published on july 28, 2020, by disney lucasfilm press. Canonical works are not included except for the movie novelizations. 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. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon.
This is a comprehensive list, including kids, young adult and adult novels, all set in the star wars legends universe. Dec 10, 2019 below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon. The complete legends star wars book timeline youtini. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. 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. The thrawn trilogy consists of three star wars legends novels by author timothy zahn. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. Tales from the clone wars webcomic collection season 1 is a star wars legends trade paperback that collects the first season of the star wars. Reading darth bane prompted me to want to create a chronology of all the sith lords through the star wars universe.
Star wars legends books represent the original star. They allowed me to be immersed in that world past the movies. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom. As of april, 2014 the expanded universe was deemed noncanonical. The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. There is really no other way to conclude the legends guide than with frequent star wars contributor troy denning, as he had the honor of penning crucible, the final novel in the legends timeline. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd.
Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. May 04, 2019 this is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. The 10 best star wars legends books, ranked screenrant. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading scourge. 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. Sticking to the current storytelling universe cuts the number of star wars book options. Dawn of the jedi legends kindle edition by lebbon, tim. Just because its no longer canon doesnt mean it isnt awesome. 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. This era took place long before the events that happen in episode i. When disney purchased lucasfilm in 2012, the company decided to rebrand all the existing books to be referred to as star wars legends and these stories were not considered to be official.
The legends of luke skywalker book star wars timeline. Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house audio. A definitive guide to star wars legends the fandomentals. If you only want to read one star wars book in preparation for the rise of skywalker, it should probably be resistance reborn. From the adventures of luke skywalker in december 1976 to the latest novel, this timeline tracks the month and year of every star wars. The clone wars battle tales is a canon trade paperback that collects the fivepart comicbook series star wars adventures. The star wars expanded universe timeline endeavors to present those tales stories which did and did not happen in the star wars universe and have designated the page, infinities, for the latter stories which exist outside of continuity. The star wars timeline can be as tricky to navigate as the kessel run. The old republic, rise of the empire, the rebellion, the new republic and the new jedi order. Anything published before april 2014 is considered legends. 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. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Keep in mind that these comics are not new releases so not every store will have every star wars comic available.
The legends of luke skywalker is a canon junior original novel, set in the sequel era, written by ken liu. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. If youre new, and want to learn more about the expanded universe, you can find a. A new series set between 25 and 30 years after the original films, the new jedi order 19992003, was written by multiple authors and introduced a new threat. In april 2014, lucasfilm rebranded the expanded universe material as star wars legends and declared it non. Star wars novel timeline swbookzone shows star wars book. In 1999, star wars book publishing moved from bantam spectra to del rey books. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. This is in chronological order for the convenience of all star wars fans out there.
Canon material should be treated as the true source timeline material. This story pits luke, leia, and han against the highest stakes weve ever seen and, in more ways than one, concludes their adventures once and for all. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other. The thing is, i wouldnt have been so attached to the star wars universe if it wasnt for the books. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. This position was maintained for the duration of star wars spinoff materials, and was only contradicted by disney after their decision to decanonize the star wars expanded universe in aprilmay 2014, with the final official eu story published in late august 2014. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. The star wars legends book series by multiple authors includes books bounty hunters vs. This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories. The clone wars decide your destiny, heir to the empire, and several more. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. 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 timeline for all star wars media considered canonical in the legends.
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. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. It was written specifically to link the last jedi to the upcoming movie, and is its official literary prequel. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories are all summarized into the most important moments in. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The best legends star wars book timeline in the galaxy. 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. It is derived from and includes most official star wars books. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. It was published on october 10, 2017, by disney lucasfilm press as part of journey to the last jedi. Star wars dark horse reading order comic book reading orders. The legends timeline collects only hardback novels falling in the star wars legends category, all works since before the april 25th announcement since the original trilogy and prequel trilogy novels are important to the events in this timeline, they are also included with this listing. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded.
Since the force awakens, that question has gotten a little more difficult to answer, because the books are split into two continuities. For a long time, i considered myself a star wars fan. 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. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universe legends continuity. Star wars legends star wars legends kindle edition by grubb, jeff. In april 2014, lucasfilm rebranded the expanded universe material as star wars legends and declared it. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. This reading order contains all the necessary issues to enjoy the star wars comics by dark horse. 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. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. In 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy zahn. 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. The clone wars webcomic, which was originally released on, as well as the gameisode installments that tied into the seasonone online flash games.
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