Leia, princess of alderaan by claudia grey teen leia. Even if you think of yourself as pretty hardcore star wars fan, there still a chance that the various animated shows are a little confusing. Marvels kiddie line star introduced both droids and ewoks comics to capitalize on the cartoons and with similar results. Whether they are canon or just legends, here are 15 star wars stories you need to read. Learn more about the distinction in the star wars canon books section below. Opposing them stand the canonical servants of the dark side of the force. Star wars, the universe george lucas created, covers as of this writing 11 feature films, with more in various stages of production, as well as. What casual fans may not know is that all of these productions and publications are now officially part of the new canon, meaning that they are included in the.
Apr 14, 2020 however, as the seventh and final season of the acclaimed animated series nears its climax, it also has begun to weave elements that connect it to 2018s solo. During the imperial era, capital city became the center of imperial power on lothal and housed the imperial command center and the academy for young imperials. The first issue of a new ongoing star wars comic launched on new years day, moving marvels canonical tieins to that exciting time period between the empire strikes back and. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. As star wars episode vii goes through production, fans of the epic and expansive universe created by george lucas have been worrying about what these new tales about a galaxy far, far, away will mean for the stories they already know and love. The planet is located in the kessil system and the fourth moon where kane and his sons are hiding has a dull, colorless landscape. Mar 07, 2020 although star wars rebels wrapped in 2018, the franchises animated tv ventures continue with the seventh and final season of the clone wars, which was partially released in story reel form in 2015.
Mara jade was introduced in the star wars expanded universe, which lucasfilm later branded as non canonical to the star wars franchise. The author contends that elements of star wars run parallel to christianity. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. Star wars crossover of the marvel cinematic universe the star wars mcu crossover comics could start in at least 2025 or just after that year. Explore the artistic creation of cal kestiss quest to rebuild the jedi order as he. Mara jade was introduced in the star wars expanded universe, which lucasfilm later branded as noncanonical to the star wars franchise. This series explains much of sith philosophy, and provides the backstory for the rule of two mentioned in the films. Dec 24, 2015 for those that arent familiar with the expanded universe, it encompasses all the officially licensed material outside the star wars films, including books, comic books, video games,toys and. The star wars film series, which developed into a trilogy of trilogies and which has been rebranded as the skywalker saga, was released beginning with the original trilogy episodes iv, v and vi, 19771983, followed by the prequel trilogy episodes i, ii and iii, 19992005 and the sequel trilogy episodes vii, viii and ix, 20152019. The tiein novels are still being published, but theyre not part of the official canon. Yodas secret war, by jason aaron, salvador larroca, kelly thompson, and emilio laiso though presented as a flashback, this 2017 story is the first one to take us back to a time prior to episode i, even if just. For example, to catch up on star wars, most fans recommend the release order of the movies, and not the canonical order. Sorry i realize this is of course subjective, but i imagine an answer would point me in the direction of a few particular books or series that were most inline with the main star wars plot i.
Understanding the complex world of star wars publishing. The story was originally conceived for a plannedbutneverproduced seventh season of the show and, as such, creates a direct link between that. Star wars disney canon novel book series thriftbooks. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. All timelines has the correct viewing order of movies, tv. Newton library offers star wars book recommendations ahead. Lets talk about the novels, comics, short stories, tv shows, movies, and reference books. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the.
Its not an incredible read like some of the others on this list, but its not terrible either. Sep 30, 2016 though the old stories are now just legends, some of them are still great reads. However, it makes the cut because it currently is the only canon information we have right now between jedi and the force awakens. Of course, the star wars universe isnt limited to just the movies, and there are a variety of liveaction and animated tv series that serve as. The first problem is that the author only uses 170 pages to hash out these discussions. Newton library offers star wars book recommendations.
I think it gets built up quite heavily around most star wars subreddits and while it is good, i dont think its for everyone and distant 11 and 12 for the first aftermath book and heir to the jedi. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. The story of star wars, for the kind of fan that wants to know everything, is much bigger than the movies, spanning several novels, comic book series, video games, and tv shows. However, as the seventh and final season of the acclaimed animated series. Dec 09, 2014 asajj ventress and quinlan vos strike back. May 04, 2020 of course, the star wars universe isnt limited to just the movies, and there are a variety of liveaction and animated tv series that serve as canonical entries in the timeline. Now, the aftermath trilogy is regarded as a middle of the road star wars book. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. They could be in those years like from 2023 to 2029. Finally, the darth bane trilogy is a great series from much earlier in the star wars timeline. Fallen order, the new actionadventure videogame from respawn entertainment. The clone wars and starring exsith bounty hunter, asajj ventress, and the unorthodox jedi quinlan vos, this new star wars. Mar 02, 2007 the gospel according to star wars would seem to be broad enough in scope to have wealth of discussions in its pages.
Young readers adaptation of the first act of star wars. Star wars canon adult novels this is a list of only adult novels from the current star wars canon timeline. In the 1975 second draft, deak and clieg starkiller are on their way to utapau. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. The clone wars featured the return of maul, despite his apparent death at the hands of obiwan kenobi in the phantom menace. For those that arent familiar with the expanded universe, it encompasses all the officially licensed material outside the star wars films, including books, comic books, video games,toys and. Since disney bought lucasfilm in 2012, there has been a substantial amount of new star wars material, including comic books, novels, tv series, and games. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force. The darth vader comics series by kieron gillen, salvador larroca, et al. The biggest star wars news in the last few months other than that big casting announcement was the return of a cartoon series the clone wars which was canceled four years ago. The force awakens the seventh star wars film and the first to take place after return of the jedi arrives in theaters. Young readers adaptation of the third act of star wars. There are dozens of canon jedi in the star wars universe. A canon is anything that is accepted as having actually happened or.
The clone wars and starring exsith bounty hunter, asajj ventress, and the unorthodox jedi quinlan vos, this new star wars tale of love and. Jul 02, 2015 as the excitement for the new film builds, lucasfilm and its partners will explore the aftermath of return of the jedi in a series of canonical projects debuting in september, and marvel comics leads the way with greg rucka and marco checchettos star wars. As the excitement for the new film builds, lucasfilm and its partners will explore the aftermath of return of the jedi in a series of canonical projects debuting in. First off, its important to understand that the term canon means measuring stick or baseline. How to watch the star wars movies in order toms guide. Early in her life, her coven was forced to surrender. Capital city, also known as lothal city, was the main population center and capital of lothal, a planet in economic disrepair that had invited the galactic empire in return for prosperity and security.
Fan question video subscribe places you can find me. Or perhaps the names of these planets will sound familiar after all. Dec, 20 utapau outer rim, n19 is where jedibendu master kane starkiller is hiding with his sons annikin and deak in the 1974 rough draft. Plus, theres a good bet most people dont remember that forest whitakers character in rogue one actually originated in that same cartoon. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. It was a sad time for star wars comics fans who deserved better. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away. The chosen one is the most special, most talented, and most extraordinary person in the universe, set down by fate to have a great destiny that is somehow meant to determine the fate of good and evil therein. To step into the world of star wars publishing is to enter a very particular universe, one with its own rules and language, a fanboyfangirl paradise that is complex and perplexing and about to grow even more so with the release of the seventh film star wars.
Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with. Episode vii will kick off a new trilogy of episodes with separate spinoff films released between the main chapters but the return of characters like. Shattered empire comics series by greg rucka, marco checcheletto, and joe caramagna, followed by. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. Zahn imagined jade as a strong, complex female character, somebody he thought lacking in the star wars universe. A red saber, unsheathed in the 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. The main problem is the authors approach to his thesis.
Dec 11, 2017 as legions of fans eagerly await the release of star wars. Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. In the final decades of the galactic republics reign, ventress was born into a clan of forcesensitive nightsister witches led by mother talzin on the planet dathomir. We have a theory about who both of reys parents are in star. Dec 15, 2015 to step into the world of star wars publishing is to enter a very particular universe, one with its own rules and language, a fanboyfangirl paradise that is complex and perplexing and about to grow even more so with the release of the seventh film star wars. With the seventh and final season of star wars clone wars series on its way, we try and decipher some of the clues found in the enigmatic trailer. In december, a new chapter in the star wars saga will begin when star wars. Both books in the series follow fanfavorite xwing pilot wedge. Star wars canon books in chronological order youtini. With star wars rebels and several new movies on their way, well soon get acquainted with new planets we might have never heard of before. Her first appearance was in timothy zahns heir to the empire 1991. Disney took the effort to bring back characters from that series into their new rebels tv show and i cant see someone as important as ventress getting written off in a book.
The crossover of eternals and star wars takes place in times when rey is a jedi and training a new generation in times of peace. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. The clone wars 2008 all media types 720 star wars original trilogy 355 star wars prequel trilogy 262 star wars. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. The first issue of a new ongoing star wars comic launched on new years day, moving marvels canonical tieins to that exciting time period between the empire strikes back and return of the jedi. Tatooine, alderaan, hoth, bespin, and yavin are names of star wars planets that all fans are quite familiar with nowadays. A galaxyspanning adventure awaits in star wars jedi. Light of the jedi is an upcoming canon novel written by charles soule. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. As star wars tv shows fill the break between films, what. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order.
Sara levine, a public services librarian at the newton free library, said there has been a recent increase in the number of patrons requesting star wars graphic novels. Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. Star wars returned in comic book form not long thereafter, but with hardly the same results. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. As legions of fans eagerly await the release of star wars. There are some books that state that dooku killed her based on the 2008 clone wars cartoon which is still canonical. The clone wars always served as a key piece of lore between installments of the skywalker saga. Rebels 4955 star wars all media types 2231 star wars. The gospel according to star wars would seem to be broad enough in scope to have wealth of discussions in its pages.
In order to give maximum creative freedom to the filmmakers and also preserve an element of surprise and discovery for the audience, star wars episodes viiix will not tell the same story told in the postreturn of the jedi expanded universe. 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 10 best canonical star wars books, ranked 10 queens shadow. The list will be updated as new books are released. The mandalorian season 2 is in the works, and has an official release date of october 2020, confirmed in disneys february earnings report. Jun 27, 2015 so which star wars books are canon these days.
Likewise, many of the books within the new canon add new layers of depth to beloved star wars characters and events. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. The mandalorian season 2 is in the works, and has an official release date of october 2020. Young readers adaptation of the star wars prequel trilogy, original trilogy and star wars. Young readers adaptation of the second act of star wars. Based on a series of scripts originally written for the unaired seventh season of star wars. Rebellion era all media types 203 star wars sequel trilogy 188 rogue one. 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. As star wars tv shows fill the break between films, whats. A star wars books reading order for fans of the classic series. It refers to an authentic body of work, as opposed to spurious works that purport to be authentic, but which arent. But all timelines is all about canon, and is an exhaustive resource worth.