Star wars dark horse reading order comic book reading. Its already the most complicated, even discounting all the old extended universe stuff that is no longer canon. The jedi path and book of sith deluxe box set star wars gifts, sith book, jedi code, star wars book set. Here is the new star wars canon timeline, which presents all of the disneyapproved star wars canon movies, tv shows, books, games in chronological order. The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. Episode i the phantom menace, lucasfilm has divided its titles by fictional era with symbols designating such. Dec 28, 2016 the current, canonical star wars timeline.
If you only want to read one star wars book in preparation for the rise of skywalker, it should probably be resistance reborn. 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. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. If youre new to star wars books in general, you might want to check out this piece by a fellow rioter on where to start, but this list is a good starting point into what i think are the best star wars books.
Legacy era the star wars expanded universe timeline. Time will tell how these new tales will be integrated into the timeline, or whether an allnew timeline will be required. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing. Disney has announced a new publishing initiative for its star wars expanded universe, titled star wars. If youre feeling especially ambitious, check out the timeline of canon media on wookieepedia for a fairly comprehensive overview of everything star wars has to offer. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom.
Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. 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. This reading order contains all the necessary issues to enjoy the star wars comics by dark horse. And of course a book or comic not being canon shouldnt stop you from reading it. As i thought about it some more, i had one final epiphany. Check out our star wars timeline for all of the major events and milestones in the canon, including movies, tv shows, and books, in the faraway galaxy. Jumping into the star wars book universe can be a bit daunting. Check out the first of our fourpart coverage of the full history of the star wars galaxy. 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. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. What is it like to read star wars books in chronological order and is it a good idea. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe.
Star trek writer comments on the future of the relaunch timeline. It gathers all events into one chronological continuity. Articles, columns and quotes in defense of the star wars expanded universe. Here are the best star wars books and book series ever written for the series, both new and old. He truly came alive in the expanded universe, and the bounty hunter war trilogy was his. Disney also recently announced two upcoming tv series based on the existing characters in the star wars universe. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories are all summarized into the most important moments in.
This complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. The unit of measurement used in reference to time is the galactic calendar, of which is based on the battle of yavin serving as the intermediate whereupon time before the pivotal moment is denoted as bby abbreviation of before the battle of yavin, whilst dates following which are. Robert mullins wildly unique chronology project attempts to fuse the eu canon with disneys. It was written specifically to link the last jedi to the upcoming movie, and is its official literary prequel. Rebels began as a fun offshoot of the star wars universe.
Star wars is the property of the walt disney company and is used here under fair use laws. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. Hylemane lightbringer is bludgeoned to death by a chair, disproving the myth that he could not be killed by mortal weapons. A complete history of the star wars universe, part i everything up to phantom menace. The star wars expanded universe timeline is a comprehensive chronology of every star wars story from 1977 to today, including exclusive. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Its the first standalone star wars story that doesnt fit directly in the darth vaderlukerey storyline. From the adventures of luke skywalker in december 1976 to the latest novel, this timeline tracks the month and year of every star wars. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers.
In order to help new fans get a clear look at the official star wars timeline, weve put together a list of the most central star wars books, comics, and games and detailed how they relate to. May 04, 2016 the star wars timeline tracks the canonical stories and events of the star wars universe. 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. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10. 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.
This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. The second book in the aftermath trilogy picks up with norra wexley, and her team. Aug 29, 2019 with this new star wars canon timeline, you can now stay current on everything star wars, and how these materials are connected with both the old and new films. Chuck paskovics a star wars expanded universe timeline and guide to hardback books and novels from the old republic era, rise of the empire era, rebellion era, new republic era, the new jedi order era and legacy era. Should you read star wars books in chronological order. Star wars legends works were previously organized around an inuniverse timeline based on. 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.
Must read star wars legends books, and where to start. A complete timeline of every star wars movie and tv show. Each individual infinities story is unrelated to the others and is set within the timeline of their original film. Pinpointing exact settings for this timeline is quite difficult, with many settings for the novels and comics spanning a number of years. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. How the mandalorian fits in the star wars timeline time. Grand admiral thrawn is also one of the most captivating characters in the star wars universe. Eucompatible stories are included in the complete saga chronology, which takes the one canon approach. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Euonly material can be found in the individual eras. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom menace to the last jedi. For timelines with strictly pre20 eu stories, go to the individual eras. Thanks to the convoluted order in which the star wars movies have been released over the past 40plus years, the timeline of events in the galaxy far, far away can be somewhat confusing.
The star wars timeline tracks the canonical stories and events of the star wars universe. Lucasfilm later rebranded the expanded universe as star wars legends and declared it noncanonical to the franchise. Track your star wars collection with the youtini bookshelf. It dawned on me that i dont limit myself to read anything else chronologically. New star wars canon timeline in chronological order. Using the films as the anchors and the battle of yavin as a date point bby means before the battle. Star wars adventures has joined the festivities with an exciting weekly series of comic books that explores all corners of the star wars universe, showing how choices both big and small ultimately shape the destinies of beloved characters, such as princess leia, rey, padme, ahsoka, and hera along with your soontobe favorites from the last. The star wars expanded universe timeline august 17, 2017 policy guidelines for new and old fans alike. Their licensing arm, lucas licensing, maintains a holocron database with four levels of official canon. Dec 21, 2019 check out our star wars timeline for all of the major events and milestones in the canon, including movies, tv shows, and books, in the faraway galaxy. It tells a noncanon alternate version of each film in the original star wars trilogy in which a point of divergence occurs and changes the outcome of the story. Star wars infinities is a graphic novel trilogy published by dark horse comics from 2002 to 2004. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels.
Insider made a timeline to show how those new stories about existing characters will fit into the chronological timeline of events in all the movies and tv shows fans are already watching. Lucasfilms manages the official continuity carefully. Attack of the clones chapter s 12 scholasticborders exclusive the life and legend of obiwan kenobi chapter four. Ultimately, it didnt make sense to slow down because i couldnt find the next thing on the in universe timeline. 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. After 10 movies and over four decades, we are finally at the end of our list, and up to date in the star wars universe timeline for now, at least. Sticking to the current storytelling universe cuts the number of star wars book options down significantly, but it can still be difficult to know where to start. Jul 25, 2019 here are the best star wars books and book series ever written for the series, both new and old. 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. The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars. This body of work represents the original star wars expanded universe, which was rebranded as star wars legends and declared noncanon to the franchise in april 2014. All canon means is that a given story affects and can be affected by other things in the star wars universe.
The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. Star wars books timeline page 3 of 7 star wars timeline. Euconflicting stories are considered noncanon and placed in infinities. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universe legends continuity.
The star wars timeline can be as tricky to navigate as the kessel run. The rate disney is going, star wars could end up as the longest and most expansive shared universe ever consider that a challenge, marvel. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Feb 25, 2020 disney has announced a new publishing initiative for its star wars expanded universe, titled star wars. This is a timeline of galactic historya chronological record of important events relevant to the galaxy. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. 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. May 04, 2019 this is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. Dec 17, 2019 in order to help new fans get a clear look at the official star wars timeline, weve put together a list of the most central star wars books, comics, and games and detailed how they relate to. Legacy of the force betrayal 2006, by aaron allston 40 aby a.
There is a whole galaxy of books about star wars, hundreds of them, if were counting the eu expanded universe. There are so many books to choose from, and no right answer as to where to begin. Designed as an interconnected series of books, novels, and comics, the. The star wars expanded universe timeline community. This chronology follows the original and only canon of the star wars saga.
Regardless, the star wars expanded universe chronology celebrates the return of star wars to the big screen, and looks forward to the future of fullcanon storytelling. See where every star wars book falls in the timeline or use the list to. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Star wars could end up as the longest and most expansive shared universe ever consider that a challenge. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Star wars dark horse reading order comic book reading orders. Fan writers such as nathan butler sugment this and in butlers work, star. Jan 23, 2016 the timeline of the star wars universe shown in 6 minutes, this video only includes major political events, therefore the birth of main characters and etc will not be shown, note also that not all. Thats good news for fans of the novels, which are roughly the star trek version of the slightlybetter known star wars expanded universe of old. With the exception of the cgianimated the clone wars tv series, nonfilm material produced prior to april 2014 was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe eu. A mostly complete star wars canon timeline nerdist.
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