Reference books that add to canon continuity are listed here. We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology. The star wars legends book series by multiple authors includes books dookus secret army star wars. Events that occur between 37,000 to 25,000 years before the battle of yavin. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well. Great deals on one book or all books in the series.
Stop lurking and join the fun, and the most popular star wars news site on the web, already. 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, book. 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. Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Its incessantly funny and weird a great little side story thats as witty as. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. 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. The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. Say you decided youd like to read all the star wars books in existence.
The force awakens, it follows leia organa as she navigates troubles brewing in the galactic senate. For reference books, see list of star wars reference books. Top ten star wars legends novels part 2 comic book blog. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. The clone wars and star wars rebels, any star wars story told outside the official six movies was now considered noncanon. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd.
This article is about prose novels and anthologies and other books. 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. 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. 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. Originally a dathomiri nightbrother born on iridonia and known only as maul, the infant maul was given by his nightsister mother to the sith lord darth sidious, who trained him in the ways of the dark side of the force as his secret apprentice on a secret. For graphic novels and comics, see list of star wars comic books. These novels were officially declared noncanon to the star wars franchise in april 2014. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. Top ten star wars legends novels part 1 comic book blog. Timeline of legends books with images timeline, books, star. Set over 20 years after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi and several years before 2015s star wars. Every star wars legends story, whether novel, comic or short story was written with a sense of continuity, i. The old republic, rise of the empire, the rebellion, the new republic and the new jedi 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. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Canon refers to an authoritative list of books that the lucas licensing editors. 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. 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 is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends. All star wars fans are welcome here, but this is a proexpanded universe site, and as such, there is a zero tolerance policy for eubashing. Even though were in a new era of star wars, its always good to look back. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. A reading timeline of the original star wars expanded universe before disney. Feb 09, 2017 as a disclaimer to stay consistent with all my other answers ive held that i view star wars like history, its all part of the same story so its silly to say parts are better or worse. 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 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. Star wars legends material encompasses novels, comics, video games, etc.
This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. 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. Star wars magazines star wars sheet music strategy guides star wars games. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100 books. In other words, you wouldnt have time to finish them all by the time the rise of skywalker hits theaters this december 19th. The clone wars decide your destiny, heir to the empire, star wars. I dont get excited about seeing a book come out journalism kills the novelty of. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. This timeline includes published, unpublished, and ambiguouslycanonical star wars stories. Star wars is an american epic space opera franchise, created by george lucas. The clone wars webcomic, which was originally released on, as well as the gameisode installments that tied into the seasonone online flash games. 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. The graphic universe from marvels initial star wars adaptation back in 1977 through to the diverse graphic novel and manga publishing of today, comics have been the backbone of star wars storytelling even through the lean years following return of the jedi.
For those puzzled as to why the postdisney buyout titles would be included on a star wars eu timeline, the complete saga page follows the one canon approach, which permits any story that reasonably fits into the expanded universe on the timeline. At the same time, the company announced that, other than star wars. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list the two best results i got was. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. 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.
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. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. Com star wars funny funny star wars meme if this is true. Legend books timeline just picked up my first legends book, swtor revan, and i noticed the star wars legends novels timeline. 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. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best noncanon stories we wish were still part of the continuity.
A comprehensive guide to the star wars timeline of films, novels, comic books. You would find yourself reading for a long, long time. Timeline of legends books short stories, timeline, legends, novels, ebooks, star. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. Funny dialogue and a fastpaced adventure make this storyin which. Bloodline is a star wars novel by claudia gray, published by del rey books on may 3, 2016. Oct 15, 2012 star wars and history shows how the atomic and hydrogen bombs led to the death star. For any art books related to marvel comics, check out the collections tpbhc page. The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors.
The ultimate visual guide uvg, newly revised and expanded, reveals the story of the amazing star wars saga in full detail. 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. Is there an officialish complete chronological order for. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. The star wars expanded universe timeline august 17, 2017 policy guidelines for new and old fans alike. The legends of luke skywalker a farmboy becoming a jedi master and taking down darth vader and the emperor seems like a pretty tall tale, especially in a galaxy where even the idea of jedi has fallen into myth. The old republic chronological order book series listed in order. With a rich cast of characters that includes beloved favoritesluke skywalker, han solo, and princess leia organaalong with. Aaron allstons entries follow another unit thats geared more toward espionage, and theyre sidesplittingly funny. The cestus deception and jedi trial were originally placed later in the period. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10.
Darth maul was a forcesensitive male dathomirian zabrak dark lord of the sith who lived during the waning years of the galactic republic. Many fans were outraged, because several noncanon stories known as being part of the expanded universe had become almost as popular as the main stories, if not more so. For purists, the other pages on this site remain free of post20 stories. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. The timeline of this epic space opera franchise has been notoriously jumpy. See the complete star wars legends series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. 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. 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.
Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. If you watch rebels but havent read star wars books or comics before. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Country music legend kenny rogers passed away on march 20 at the age of 81. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books say you decided youd like to read all the star wars books in existence. 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. I was wondering if that list of books has every legends book or if some are left out. He may or may not be the last jedi but hes the jedi everyone is talking about in journey to star wars the last jedi. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego titles, or similar releases. Continue the star wars legends universe home facebook.
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