Years later, there are many canon books giving us new methods to expertise the sequel trilogy and past. Your favorite might not be on here, and thats okay. Here are the best star wars books from the old cannon. All the star wars books released after 2014, when disney started releasing books that fell into the official star wars universe. The chiss grand admiral thrawn is one of the most famous expanded universe characters, the main antagonist in timothy zahns thrawn trilogy. As experts on the matter, weve chosen five foundational books that we believe everyone at the beginning of their eu adventures should read first. The 10 best star wars legends books, ranked screenrant. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit.
In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we. Lando calrissians voicerecordings reference a series of eu books, the lando calrissian adventures. The clone wars television series and film, and part i of the short story blade squadron. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and novels released in and after september 2014 beginning with star wars. Take a look at the list table of star wars official canon books. 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. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. The ten best star wars legends books heir to the empire by timothy zahn 1991 you would be hardpressed to find a fan of the star wars expanded universe who doesnt love timothy zahns novels. The official canon includes all of the star wars films, star wars.
Return to a time of great upheaval in the galaxy, the final years of the republic, in this. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now. Canon 2014present since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. The force awakens ushered in an entirely new generation of fans looking for more adventures in the galaxy far, far away, but with the whole issue of legends canon vs. Life debt begins two months after the end of aftermath. Author john jackson millers next novel will be a preceding chapter to the star wars rebels tv. 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. The expanded universe was rebranded as star wars legends, but it was far from forgotten by its fans or the authors of the new canon novels. The legendary star wars expanded universe turns a new page. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. Lucasfilm later rebranded the expanded universe as star wars legends and declared it noncanonical to the franchise.
This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. Star wars legends, formerly known as the expanded universe abbreviated eu. The content of the page may change dramatically as the product release approaches and. When disney traded the older expanded universe books now referred to as the legends continuity for a brand new canon in 2014, it opened up a bunch of latest potentialities. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe.
The best star wars books to read first a getting started guide. Obi wan kenobis years in the deserts of tatooine are largely unaccounted for in disneys star wars canon. Imperial machine, by charles soule, giuseppi camuncoli, jim cheung, and cam smith. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens the books, movies, and tv shows that make up the star wars universe. The companys focus would be shifted towards a restructured star wars canon based on new material. Unfortunately, as the movies started up again, these diverse and beloved stories did not fit into the official star wars timeline anymore. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy.
Star wars stories have been told for more than 40 years, but many of them were sent to the legends territory. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. The old expanded universe eu now known as legends encompassed all of the officially licensed stories from the star wars universe. Its the darkest star wars story ever written, but it. Apr 25, 2014 he set the films he created as the canon. Padmes predecessor on the throne of naboo, king veruna, has made the jump from legends to disney canon thanks to the star wars. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. The force awakens, the expanded universe was no longer considered canon. Shattered empire comics series by greg rucka, marco checcheletto, and joe caramagna, followed by star wars.
Oct 10, 2019 ive put together a list of the best star wars booksand before anyone says anything, i realize that 20 books is a drop in the bucket. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the. When disney traded the older expanded universe books now known as the legends continuity for a new canon in 2014, it opened up a host of new possibilities. New books released in direct collaboration with lucasfilm have potential to become canon, as well. Dec 10, 2017 its no longer canon under the new big c postdisney acquisition canon. Is the novel darth plagueis by james luceno considered canon in the star wars universe no.
These stories are the immovable objects of star wars history, the characters and events to which all other tales must align. Although an excellent book widely considered a fan favorite, darth plagueis now falls under the banner of legends tiein fiction from the vast star wars expanded universe conceived before disney bought lucasfilm and essentially hit the reset button on all those novels, comics and. Dec 10, 2019 below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon. Check out your local library or used bookstore and track down some of the older legends books or jump on amazon and preorder the new the high republic series. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films, the star wars. Furthermore, the novel aftermath states that months have passed since the battle of endor, while aftermath. These books are considered history and the material that occurs in these stories is officially part of the star wars timeline. Fans hoped that meant revan, who was both a prominent jedi knight and a prominent sith lord who returned to the jedi order, would be canon once more. 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. It is derived from and includes most official star wars books, comic books, video.
Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books. The clone wars battle tales is a canon trade paperback that collects the fivepart comic book series star wars adventures. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the. Nov 18, 2016 this list of the top 15 non canon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. If you only want to focus on the best star wars series then these are a must read. This list of the top 15 non canon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. Dec 02, 2019 for a little while, that meant it was less intimidating to jump into the wider star wars universe but the number of works has grown once again. And in 2014, to much fan protest, they were designated noncanon as the star wars legends, with a new series of novels interwoven into the canon taking their place.
Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon. If theres golden legends banner on the cover, its a legends book. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. 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 star wars novels from the new canon and legends. While we endure the postthe rise of skywalker world, there is an entire galaxys worth of star wars novels out there to read. Here are the 20 best adventures across both legends and the new canon.
That being said i prefer legends material for a number of reasons. For a certain generation, the answer may be yes star wars fans who grew up in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s are probably familiar. The first in a series of three novels, zahn returns to star wars and reintroduces grand admiral thrawn to the star wars canon. One legends novel tackles that period of time in the jedi masters life.
A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. The star wars legends, also known as the extended universe, are. May 04, 2019 15 best books from the defunct star wars expanded universe photos.
These stories could have happened, but they arent part of star wars history. Now known as legends, the original expanded universe is full of amazing stories. In star wars rebels this year, dave filoni and company made the jedimandalorian wars, the kickoff event to how revans story was told in star wars. These novels were officially declared noncanon to the star wars franchise in april 2014. There are decades worth of stories and characters introduced in lucasfilmapproved novels, comic books and games, beginning in 1979 with the release of splinter of the minds eye. October 2017, the legends of luke skywalker ken liu. 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. Despite clashing somewhat with the timeline of earlier clone wars stories, these books were eventually worked into the legends. In april 2014, lucasfilm rebranded the expanded universe material as star wars legends. Ive included canon and legends on the list, but i have not. The rise of skywalker, we still cant help but love some of these great legends. You might have different choices, and thats okay, too. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. However, following disneys purchase of lucasfilm, it was declared that, outside of the franchise films and certain other works like star.
This is actually marvels second series focused on the dark lord though the first chronologically, but with a different focus and a different team. Lets talk about the novels, comics, short stories, tv shows, movies, and reference books. The issue of which aspects are canon was one of the most hotly debated. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. Aug 16, 2018 yb gives a little advice on where to start in star wars bookverse. With a new saga trilogy, new standalone anthology movies, tv shows, comics, books, and video games all coming out in a rapidly expanding new canon, has there ever been a better time to be a star wars fan. This page contains information about a confirmed future group of books. Bloodline by claudia grey honestly, one of the best star wars books ever written, and my personal favorite, featuring a 40something leia and a lot of the political leadin to the force awakens.
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. Mar 28, 2019 when the new trilogy debuted with episode vii. The official canon does not include the expanded universe, which is now considered a separate continuity and referenced under the legends. This includes the six star wars episodes, and the many hours of content he developed and produced in star wars. Mar 02, 2020 lucasfilm has just issued a statement saying that the entire expanded universe is no longer official canon. The story begins with the exile of the chriss warrior, mitthrawnuruodo thrawn, and follows his path to the empire alongside imperial cadet eli. Star wars just nuked its entire expanded universe the. Do you prefer the old star wars canon legends or the new star wars canon postdisney buyout. It doesnt exist in the same continuity where rey found luke skywalker on a desert island and where ezra bridger was trained by kanan jarrus. Whether youre a new star wars fan, or youre deep in the fandom, find some fantastically epic star wars books among these mustreads.
Thats where youtinis ideal reading order comes into play. If you are at a used bookstore, its not quite as simple because if the book was printed before the disneystar wars purchase, there isnt a legends banner. More star wars legends characters will become canon cbr. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. The 20 best star wars books of all time canon and legends. The best star wars books both star wars legends and new canon.
Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. 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. 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. If there is no banner at all, then its a canon book. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand. Since the force awakens, that question has gotten a little more difficult to answer, because the books are split into two continuities. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. Star wars legends is the name given to the nowdefunct expanded universe. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. The star wars eu both canon and legends, like anything, is very manageable with a bit of direction. Heres my ranking of 31 individual books and multibook series in the star wars universe, minus the movie novelizations 31.
After the original trilogy, star wars had a host of books, video games, and comics made for it throughout the 1980s and 90s. Star wars canon is the official continuity of the star wars saga. And in 2014, to much fan protest, they were designated. Galactic atlas dates the battle of endor to 4 aby and the events of shattered empire 4, which take place three months after the battle, to 5 aby. Learn more about the distinction in the star wars canon books section below. Oct 02, 2015 disney may be creating its own canon book universe now since they decided the original expanded universe is no longer canon, but that doesnt mean the books currently labeled legends should be forgotten. The rise of skywalker, we still cant help but love some of these great legends expanded universe graphic novels. These star wars books are canon and are considered the best novels.
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