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. Please share this site with your friends if you enjoyed my list of star wars novels. The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. 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. Therefore, story conflicts and contradictions are inevitable and so stories from this era on this timeline are placed in approximate order and should be considered as. The 10 best star wars legends books, ranked screenrant. List of star wars books in chronological order adinos blog. The star wars legends book series by multiple authors includes books bounty hunters vs. Once you can establish which piece of the star wars timeline puzzle you like best, ill give you some books that i have read andor are in my collection, that you should read in that particular. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. This includes primarily all movies and television programs, novels, ya books, short stories, comic books, and video games of.
Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. The time line for the star wars books are indicated with bby before battle of yavin in star wars episode iv. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Many of the facts are linked to an article or a video, further expanding on the lore and legends from this time period. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook.
This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing. If you missed part 1, you can click here to go back and check out the list and get a little background into what a legends title is. 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. This reading order contains all the necessary issues to enjoy the star wars comics by dark horse.
Jan 08, 2020 with less than two weeks to go until dc s legends of tomorrow returns, the cw has released a batch of promo images from its season 5 premiere episode, entitled meet the legends. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Its about time lucasfilm brought back the star wars legends. Legend books timeline just picked up my first legends book, swtor revan, and i noticed the star wars legends novels timeline. 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. Think of it like the old dc universe comics, back in the 40s.
Dec 02, 2019 star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. Star wars expanded universe book collection youtube. Oct 10, 20 the list is sorted in chronological order, in the time line relative to the movies. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. Top ten star wars legends novels part 2 comic book blog. These novels were officially declared noncanon to the star wars franchise in april 2014. Last week we started the top 10 star wars legends novels and series, and this week we finish it up the remaining top 5 titles.
Your reading order guide to star wars legends comic books, the old. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. A complete history of the star wars universe, part i. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers.
See the complete star wars legends series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The rise of skywalker novel, poe dameron, general leia organa, rey, and finn must struggle to rebuild the resistance after their defeat at the hands of the first order in star wars. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. May 04, 2019 this is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. The phantom menace, in the era of the glorious high republic, the noble and wise jedi knights must face a frightening threat to themselves, the galaxy. Thrawn is a chiss, a species that is part of the unknown regions territories in space. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories are all summarized into the most important moments in. The clone wars decide your destiny, heir to the empire, and several more. I was wondering if that list of books has every legends book or if some are left out. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universe legends continuity. Anything published before april 2014 is considered legends. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100 books. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm.
Star wars legends works were previously organized around an inuniverse timeline based on the battle of yavin from the original 1977 star wars, referencing years before the battle of yavin bby or after the battle of yavin aby. Even though were in a new era of star wars, its always good to look. My rundown of my recommended reading order for star wars books link to video i mentioned s. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of.
Galaxys edge, which is also placed in 34 aby by a timeline shown at d23 2019. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded. This is a timeline for all star wars media considered canonical in the legends continuity, including films, novels both adult and young reader, ebooks, comics, short stories, television episodes, and video games. 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 force awakens and for several of the old expanded universe now legends star wars books follow. Star wars legends comics the old expanded universe by marvel. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. The old republic, rise of the empire, the rebellion, the new republic and the new jedi order. Do not read further if you dont want to be spoiled. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology. Nov 19, 2019 after the conclusion of the original trilogy of star wars films, fans relied on various novels and comic books in the star wars expanded universe realm of mythology to hold them over, though. Apr 09, 2017 while i love some stories of the legends, i will always choose the canon disney. Dark legends is an upcoming canon junior anthology, set in across all eras, written by george mann.
Star wars non canon books timeline image collections book. It should include all of the known star wars books, not just the main novels including the entire timeline, from the origins of the sith in,000 bby to postnewjediorder books, all of the comics and all the games. May the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. If you like learning more about star wars, marvel, and dc comics then please subscribe for more videos. Mar 14, 2019 complete guide to the current star wars the old republic timeline. Star wars the old republic timeline of events updated for 5. Must read star wars legends books, and where to start star wars eu reading guide.
Do you prefer the star wars legends or disney vs star wars. Thrawn is the first real introduction of a star wars legends character into current canon mythos. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people behind one of the alltime great science fantasy sagas have always been more than happy to oblige. My uncle gave me the series of books and i own several star wars legends books and in the front there is typically a timeline from dawn of the.
There have been thousands of stories told in short stories, comics, and novels. It will be published on july 28, 2020, by disney lucasfilm press. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. Since disney decided to wipe the slate clean and label these stories legends, you can think of it as a sort of alternate star wars universe. Are the young jedi knights books part of the legends timeline. A timeline for canon and legends media is listed here on this page. Top ten star wars legends novels part 1 comic book blog. A crash of fate must therefore also be set in 34 aby. The star wars expanded universe has one of the richest sets of stories and lore of any franchise in the world.
Star wars legends stories cover a timeframe that stretches back to 25,000 years before the battle of yavin and up to 140 years after it, so to make it easier to place a storys chronological setting, lucasbooks introduced five eras of adventure in 2000. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. A crash of fate takes place months after the hosnian cataclysm, which is dated to 34 aby by star wars. 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. 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. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. Star wars skip to main search results amazon prime. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and.
That character being mitthrawnuruodo, or thrawn as he is called by most. Bandai dc comics disney funko gundam harry potter lego architecture. Star wars legends, formerly known as the expanded universe abbreviated eu. It begins with the events setting up the stage, goes through the launch of swtor and follows all the events up to the current date. Lucasfilm president casts doubt on new star wars films. Is there an officialish complete chronological order for.
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