The movies came out, and people came along saying, wait, ive got more stories to tell. 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 fictional history of that galaxy far, far away. 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. A red saber, unsheathed in the an unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi. The best place to put this would be before the darth bane books already confirmed as legends. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. That being said i prefer legends material for a number of reasons. Timeline and list of all canon star wars novels geekritique. Its a great story, and an early emblem for the flexibility of star wars as a. Do you prefer the old star wars canon legends or the new star wars canon.
This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Many people say any star wars comics that come under legends are not canon, but people also say that any new star wars comic is canon. And in 2014, to much fan protest, they were designated non canon as the star wars legends, with a new series of novels interwoven into the canon taking their place. 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.
Author john jackson millers next novel will be a preceding chapter to the star wars rebels tv. Are the marvel star wars legends comic books canon. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. In 2014 it was announced that all previous star wars books, comics, video games, and other similar materials were to be moved under the star. 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. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Old canon existed, because star wars was over, as far as general audiences were concerned. 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. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson. More star wars legends characters will become canon cbr. Legends became more like dc and marvel comics over the years, always inventing some new over powered being that has the power to annihilate planets, move star destr. 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.
The han solo trilogy, book 3 the hutt gambit star wars. Here are the 20 best adventures across both legends and the new canon. Reference books that add to canon continuity are listed here. It is derived from and includes most official star wars books, comic books. Lords of the sith is a bit like a buddy road movie, except that the buddies are evil emperor palpatine and his equally nasty sidekick, darth vader. 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. These were the stories that kicked off the star wars expanded universe and were star wars canon until disney. Legends minus anything during and after the yuuzhan vong, also anything prior that was trash looking at jedi prince, the holiday special and dark empire, and the clone wars 3d series. New books released in direct collaboration with lucasfilm have potential to become canon, as well. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. However, following disneys purchase of lucasfilm, it was declared that, outside of the franchise films and certain other works like. Yes, while it cant be confirmed just yet, it looks like the beloved figure from star wars legends may be making the trip to the new star wars canon.
A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. 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. While i love some stories of the legends, i will always choose the canon disney. If there is no banner at all, then its a canon book. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity.
Disney has been engaged in a secret war against the star wars expanded universe in order to sell more books, comics and toys. They can probably make a few books on small scale wars in the 30 year period that were instagated by imperialspiratesfirst ordersome greedy person that the new republic have to put a stop to or a book on luke doing indiana jones stuff while looking. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Legends notification emails are working properly again. For any art books related to marvel comics, check out the collections tpbhc page. 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. Please check your email spam folder and if you see any emails from the cantina there, make sure to mark them as not spam.
Timothy zahn says we shouldnt assume that all star wars. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. Art is such an incredibly subjective thing that it is impossible to say what is objectivally better or worse. Were set to bring star wars back to the big screen, and continue the adventure through games, books, comics, and new formats that. Also dont use wookiepedia for canon information since they havent updated things lfl. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Then the prequels came out, setting up a massive conflict the clone wars, that involved a large enough cast all the jedi, the clones, the seperatists, etc that. The purpose is too help sw fans feel better about there legends collection because from what has been said legends doesnt equal noncanon. As a disclosure, this blog is mostly for myself to share my fandom of the star wars universe with others. Does last jedi make darth revan official star wars canon. If you could bring one star wars legends work into canon, which. Jul 30, 2014 as a result, the only canon stories that exist as fact in the star wars universe are the films, the clone wars animated series, the upcoming star wars rebels series, and future novels.
The star wars legend, who has spent 43 years acting as the golden droid, reflects on the end of the skywalker. However, following disneys purchase of lucasfilm, it was declared that, outside of the franchise films and certain other works like star. As the title implies, the empire is part of the legends continuity, which is confirmed as noncanon. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. Originally conceived of as a loose trilogy featuring the principle heroes of the star wars films, one of the books, kevin hearnes heir to the jedi, is actually in the new canon. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Disneys secret war against star wars expanded universe. 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. Back in the canon purge, the specifically mentioned new comics were to be published. On the 8th of april marvel released the star wars legends epic collection volume 1. A canon is anything that is accepted as having actually happened or occurred in the collection or universe in question and in the case of star wars that would mean any movie including prequels or television series already aired, as well as any books or. The legends and canon distinction is a confusing one and is important for any star wars to grasp before diving into the books.
Jan 29, 2018 star wars legends is the name given to the nowdefunct expanded universe. Just because something is not canon doesnt mean its not part of the star wars continuity, part of the story. In april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing. Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon. Canon, tiein media like books and comics that connect the time periods. Star wars legends comics the old expanded universe by marvel.
Your reading order guide to star wars legends comic books, the old expanded universe. As a result, the only canon stories that exist as fact in the star wars universe are the films, the clone wars animated series, the upcoming star wars rebels series, and future novels. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. Three books, four major villains of the star wars universe if your tastes run to the dark side. Plus, of all the star wars eras, this is the one i would most like to see new stories in. I would give up every star wars book, comic, and video game ever just for these three movies. August 29, 2019 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. Jul 11, 2014 timothy zahn says we shouldnt assume that all star wars expanded universe books are non canon.
All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated. Revan by drew karpyshyn expands on the circumstances surrounding revans departure from the jedi order and his eventual induction into the sith. If this post helps with vs debates so be it, it does erk me seeing things like disney canon only in this debate. Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. The death star designers star wars canon vs legends by star wars explained. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. Compared to current canon, these stories range from alternate retellings to complete. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Dec 28, 2014 the purpose is too help sw fans feel better about there legends collection because from what has been said legends doesnt equal non canon. We have an unprecedented slate of new star wars entertainment on the horizon, said kennedy. Disney has signalled a fresh start for its star wars trilogy by officially ruling out storylines borrowed from the scores of expanded universe eu novels in book shops fans of the books.
Do you prefer the old star wars expanded universe or the new disney canon. Canon for lucasfilm has always been used exclusively in terms of gcanon and tcanon, the lucasendorsed stories that cannot and will not be changed and everything else has to conform to. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Now that were 3 films and multiple books comics into the new canon, id like to know everyones thoughts on whether they prefer the new canon continuity or legends. Star wars legends is the name given to the nowdefunct expanded universe. 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 theres golden legends banner on the cover, its a legends book. Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc. Ive long since donated my paper copies to a library but when i saw that the. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. Canon for lucasfilm has always been used exclusively in terms of g canon and t canon, the lucasendorsed stories that cannot and will not be changed and everything else has to conform to.
Now that were 3 films and multiple bookscomics into the new canon, id like to know everyones thoughts on whether they prefer the new canon continuity or legends. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. The best star wars novels from the new canon and legends. According to wookieepedia, this is a collection of old eu comics star wars. Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego titles, or similar releases. Star wars disney canon vs legends spacebattles forums. Timothy zahn says we shouldnt assume that all star wars expanded universe books are noncanon. This adaptation might not make it out the door, but at least on paper it sounds. 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. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Canon discuss some of the differences and similarities between the two continuities. And he may very well have given hardcore star wars fans one big, shiny gift in the form of finally making darth revan canon.
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