Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered. How galaxys edge mixes star wars canon with a new story. A brief overview of where canon stands with lightsabers and their. A jedi must be a fearless warrior, a guardian of justice, and a scholar in the ways of. Of the approximately eleventy billion books in the original star wars expanded universe, there are the hallowed the thrawn books by timothy zahn.
Which star wars books that take place after episode 6 are. Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc. Jim hensons the power of the dark crystal, by simon spurrier, kelly matthews, and nichole matthews while we dont know everything about age of resistance, we know that its a prequel to the original film. What are the worst star wars books and why the something. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. A new dawn hits the sweet spot of keeping the star wars magic of old while working with newer characters from the animated series star wars rebels. 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. This article is about the canon lightsaber crystal. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014.
Aug 18, 2010 however, there are books that are definitely not considered canon by either george lucas or the writers of the star wars books. Alphabet squadron, is all about pilots and the stories they have to tell. The films, novelizations, comic books, newspaper comic strips, radio dramas, and spinoff novels were produced, but no standards of canon were set by george lucas or lucasfilm. Jedi lost, by cavan scott just about as far back as we can go with current canon media, this one dives into the backstory of christopher lees notorious darth tyranus, the sith formerly known as dooku, following him from childhood to roughly a decade before phantom menace with a framing story set during the clone wars. Rebels was the first new piece of star wars content. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. When the star wars saga began, there was no formal organization of canon. The novel is set ten years after the battle of endor. 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. While the most common crystals used in the process were from the adega system, ilum, and dantooine in the socalled crystal cave. Reference books that add to canon continuity are listed here. The crystal star is a 1994 bestselling novel written by vonda n. Twilight company, the novelization of rogue one, the new incanon novel takes place in the period following star wars.
This era contains stories taking place within 32 and 7 years before star wars episode iv. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Episode i the phantom menace, just after padme amidala has been elected monarch of naboo. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. The star wars rebels canon changed star wars history. 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. She has worked as a lawyer, a journalist, a disc jockey, and a particularly ineffective waitress. The star wars disney canon junior novel book series by multiple authors includes books a test of courage, the empire strikes back so you want to be a jedi. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. The best star wars novels from the new canon and legends.
The tiein novels are still being published, but theyre not part of the official canon. Honestly, its very surprising how a smaller franchise compared to star wars, star trek, and. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. The 10 best star wars legends books, ranked screenrant. However, there are books that are definitely not considered canon by either george lucas or the writers of the star wars books. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. New star wars canon introduced in the book star wars. Zahns books, and hundreds of others, will be repackaged under the title star wars legends. The clone wars, and comics, books, and video games published after april of that year. Yoda is called to a planet of child warriors in the middle of a tribal conflict. Authors saving throw the polarizing alternate continuitycanon discontinuity decision that disney made had the perk of definitively decanonizing several unpopular works, such as the infamous the crystal star, the notorious star wars holiday special which was still considered canon at that time in spite of george lucass hatred of it, and the jedi prince books which had.
Oct 28, 2019 how galaxys edge mixes star wars canon with a new story. These graphic novels retold the early history of thra and the great division differently. List of canon books that have been recorded or may soon be recorded. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. A kyber crystal, simply known as a kyber, also called a lightsaber crystal, the. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more.
Here she learns of a powerful imperial officer with a. Dec 25, 2015 the entire star wars community was up in arms when disney said the eu is no longer canon. 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. The official star wars canon consists of the six released star wars theatrical feature films, the star wars animated film and television series the clone wars and star wars rebels, and every other material released after april 25, 2014, unless otherwise stated by lucasfilm. May 30, 2018 the 2 star wars films they dont want you to see duration. Her other books include defy the stars and the evernight, spellcaster, and firebrand series. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. Lightsaber crystals, also known as kyber crystals, were a variety of crystals, gems, stones, or other objects used as the energy source of a lightsaber. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. The entire star wars community was up in arms when disney said the eu is no longer canon. Mcintyre continues the bestselling star wars saga as the ultimate space adventure unfolds in the crystal star. 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.
Starting in 2014, the new canon includes all of the episodes and oneoff movies, the clone wars film, the tv shows star wars resistance, star wars rebels, star wars. Long story short, its the official star wars history. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. The 2 star wars films they dont want you to see duration. The crystal star is a bestselling 1994 star wars novel written by vonda n. Along with chewbacca and r2d2, she follows the kidnappers trail to a disabled refugee ship, from which children are also missing. New york times bestseller 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.
For any art books related to marvel comics, check out the collections tpbhc page. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. The book is set before rebels and tells the story of how kanan jarrus and hera syndulla met. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Lightsabers are solely powered by kyber crystals incanon for full potential. Along with chewbacca and artoodetoo, she follows the kidnappers trail to a disabled refugee ship, from which children are also missing. The star wars universe is more than just a handful of blockbuster films and animated television shows. While the most common crystals used in the process were from the adega system, ilum, and dantooine in the socalled crystal.
Queens peril is an upcoming canon youngadult novel written by e. The first season of star wars rebels is now in the books. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. 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 read the original trilogy novelizations, they make some departures from on. Apr 25, 2014 zahns books, and hundreds of others, will be repackaged under the title star wars legends. The latest book that takes place in the galaxy far, far away, titled star wars. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. 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.
Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. The phantom menace 1999, by terry brooks 32 bby a attack of the clones. Glove of darth vader is fun bad, so was splinter of the minds eye iirc. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. For twenty years, an expanded universe of novels, comics, and games have supplemented the. Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. 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. May 04, 2017 the tiein novels are still being published, but theyre not part of the official canon. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu.
Old canon existed, because star wars was over, as far as general audiences were concerned. But that doesnt mean the movie is the end of the storygraphic novel publisher archaia released this series chronicling life in the wake of the healing of the. Some revisit the origins of the dark crystal, others move the story forward, while still others go behindthescenes. The movies came out, and people came along saying, wait, ive got more stories to tell. Like, bad enough that 12 year old me thought they sucked and i really loved the young jedi knights series. But if you do decide that the star wars books other than the infinities comic series are canon, then you might want to start with the book heir to the empire by timothy zahn, which is the first published book that. And as the story unfolds, visitors will see how batuu connects to the larger canon of star wars. The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. Of the approximately eleventy billion books in the original star wars expanded universe, there are the hallowed the thrawn books by timothy zahn, the good the xwing books, the bad the jedi.
Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego titles, or similar releases. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively. May 31, 2019 theres no need to wait to revisit this stunning, sometimes nightmarish world, thoughwhile this is the first time thra will be appearing on film since the 80s, there are a number of books that expand upon the world. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. No one ever remembers them, but the goosebumps, but star wars books were really bad. It was a bitter pill to swallow for timothy zahn, who was best known for his trilogy of books after return. This article is about star wars books by inuniverse chronological order.
Continuity canon, tiein media like books and comics that connect the time periods between g and t canon properties. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. It will be published by disneylucasfilm press on may 5, 2020. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology.
Rebels was the first new piece of star wars content created after disney bought the company in 2012. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever. They were always secondclass citizens in star wars canon, occupying a separate tier below the movies. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon.