Star wars most wanted hardcover may 25, 2018 by rae carson author. The franchise began with its first release in 1977. Canon novels ranked from worst to best as of march 2018. With alden ehrenreich, woody harrelson, emilia clarke, donald glover. A complete timeline of every star wars movie and tv show. The background image is an outline of a shuvosaurus skull, which was created by me for my masters thesis. 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.
The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories summarized into the. The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. 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. Episode ixthe rise of skywalker, with abrams at the helm, was the final installment in the ninefilm series that began with star wars.
New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. I love history, so while the psychological basis of star wars is mythological, the political and social bases are historical, lucas told the boston globe in a 2005 interview. This article is about star wars books by inuniverse chronological order. 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. Project luminous, new thrawn trilogy, and more new star wars books and comics announced nycc 2019 duration. Join us as we count down our ranking of the star wars canon novels from worst to best. Star wars is centered on a film series created by george lucas. A field guide to star wars musical leitmotifs the new yorker. 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. Stay current on everything star wars with this growing timeline. Star wars novel timeline swbookzone shows star wars book.
The timeline now divides the entire star wars saga into three eras. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. Rogue one 2016 and solo 2018 were installments in the series a star wars story, which comprised standalone films. Jul, 2018 there has been little information about the design, but in canon it dates back to the great scourge of malachor which occured thousands of years before the force awakens. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations.
What is the correct order to watch the star wars movies. See the production timeline for a chronological overview of the production history of star trek. Even if you can make the kessel run in less than 12 parsecs, youll still likely need this handy primer on the basic chronology of the star wars saga now that rogue one is about to hit theaters. From the swamps of kashyyyk to the deserts of jakku, from innercity coruscant to the vastness of hyperspace, this new star wars book will show you the right craft for the job. The following is a timeline of canonical fiction for halo media and promotional material, including video games, novels, comics, short stories, movies, and audio. West end games the star wars expanded universe timeline. The content of the page may change dramatically as the product release approaches and more information becomes available. Theres so much media stretching back to the release of the original trilogy a little before it, actually that the idea of jumping into the star wars print universewith old canon and new canon and everexpanding storylinescan be a daunting prospect for any fan. With mark hamill, harrison ford, carrie fisher, alec guinness. The timeline lists all the known to me stories set in the star wars universe. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas. Alliances is a canon novel written by timothy zahn. Learn all about oga garra, dokondar, and other characters, ships, and. A frequently updated list of every upcoming releases in the official canon including movies, books, comic books, video games and more.
Young adult books can be found on their own ya books page. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists. Release date, title, authors, publisher, notes, fictional timeline, maturity rating, audiobook. It is not a continuation from the dark horse star wars series.
The official star wars timeline usually uses the battle of yavin as a center point of events in that universe, which is what the timeline above is based on. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. This also includes the approximate date in the timeline that they take place. Star wars origins free star wars wallpaper sw book zone links contact us about us site map. New york times bestseller han solo and lando calrissian are reunited on the millennium falcon in a galaxyspanning novel inspired by solo. It is a fictional universe just like marvel cinematic universe. 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. The last jedi, he had updated his complete catalogue. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since.
This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. 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. Click show in the appearances section if any redlinks arent immediately visible. All solo easter eggs and star wars references and cameos explained.
An essential timeline of when every past and upcoming star wars movie and tv show takes place. For those puzzled as to why the postdisney buyout titles would be included on a star wars eu timeline, the complete saga page follows the one canon approach, which permits any story that reasonably fits into the expanded universe on the timeline. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. At new york comic con today, lucasfilm creative director michael siglain assembled a squad of 10 authors from various areas of star wars publishing, including comics, novels, and childrens literature for a lively discussion. A frequently updated list of every star wars comic series in the official canon. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories summarized into the most important moments of galactic history. You know, at a star wars celebration a couple years ago, i had a mother with two sons come up to me, weeping, telling me how both her. Painstakingly produced, superbly illustrated, star wars year by year. Aug 22, 2018 the tense relationship between the united states and the soviet union, with the threat of nuclear annihilation lurking in the background, was hardly history when star wars first premiered in. The last jedi adaptation 2018 1 paperback november 6, 2018 by michael walsh illustrator, gary whitta contributor visit amazons gary whitta page. This body of work was collectively known as the star wars expanded uni. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. Attention is requested to create new articles from these links.
With this comic series, follow han solo during his brief career as an. The list is sorted in chronological order, in the time line relative to the movies. It is the sequel to the 2017 novel thrawn, and the second book in the star wars. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. Bby before the battle of yavin while aby after the battle of yavin, which of course is the final battle of star wars. From 1987 to 1998, the pennsylvania based company west end games released official star wars roleplaying game sourcebooks, adventure supplements, guides, and the star wars adventure journal, all of which contained new stories set in the star wars universe, some as prose, but most as adventure scenarios for use in the game. It chronicles the origins of grand admiral thrawn, a popular character originating from the star wars legends line of works, which were declared noncanon to the franchise after lucasfilm redefined star wars continuity in april 2014. Legends timeline and checklists the star wars timeline almanac.
If youre overwhelmed and looking for a good place to start with star. This page contains information about a confirmed future group of books. 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. Oct 06, 2019 as star wars narrator january lavoy told paste back in 2018. Thrawn also known simply as thrawn is a star wars novel by timothy zahn, published on april 11, 2017 by del rey books.
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 exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. The story features thrawn and darth vader on a mission shortly after the events of star wars rebels season three, while a parallel narrative set during the clone wars features. 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. But even the fastest ship in the universe cant outrun the past. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. The clone wars project a definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Jan 03, 2018 the filmmusic scholar frank lehman, an assistant professor at tufts university, works fast. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Aphra attempts a rescue mission and it goesinterestingly.
The world of star wars can be a little overwhelming. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after the original trilogy of films, and later installments. Anakin doesnt have any of that background, and hes being forced to work with. This updated edition includes a whole new chapter covering star wars. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Lucasfilm reveals official timeline of the star wars saga. A visual history, updated edition provides a unique timeline of every facet of star wars history, as well as the sagas impact on popular culture and world events. Timelines of everything hardcover october 30, 2018. Exact timeline is unknown, but it is confirmed to take place before the events of the phantom menace. These are the only comics currently considered canon. Lightsabers that look so good, you can hear their crackle. Look no further than the star wars encyclopedia of starfighters and other vehicles.
Written by acclaimed star wars author claudia gray, this novel will further explore the relationship between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as they embark on a dangerous mission for the jedi. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away. From 1987 to 1998, the pennsylvania based company west end games released official star wars roleplaying game sourcebooks, adventure supplements, guides, and the star wars adventure journal, all of which contained new stories set in the star wars universe, some as prose, but most as adventure. This novel explores tarkins background and how he became one of the. More than 200 games, activities, and building ideas dk lego star wars by dk, elizabeth dowsett, et al. The time line for the star wars books are indicated with bby before battle of yavin in star wars episode iv. Young adult novel october, 2020 the star wars book.
The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed. Tokyopop shortly before, during and after episode vi. Use the force to collect all 572 star wars hd wallpapers and background images. You had to be very episodic, because there was not a timeline where people. Star wars marvel reading order comic book reading orders.
Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise created by george lucas, which. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars, the empire strikes back, and return of the jedi. 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. Watch the entire history of the star wars canon so far. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. Every single active storyline in movies, tv, video games, and comic books with solo. Yesterday at the d23 conference, disney unveiled the new official timeline of star wars films and television. Please share this site with your friends if you enjoyed my list of star wars novels. A visual history, updated edition presents a unique star wars timeline the full history of the amazing star wars phenomenon as youve never seen it before. A star wars story, the second standalone film in the star wars anthology series, opened in theaters on may 25, 2018. This reading order contains all the star wars comics published since marvel reacquired the license from dark horse.
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, and the force itself. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. 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. This is a timeline of galactic historya chronological record of important events relevant to the galaxy. If so, you actually might be better off watching them in this order. Star wars movie series in chronological order imdb. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. List of star wars books in chronological order adinos blog. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Star wars is a science fiction space opera media franchise, centered on movies, books, comics, video games, toys, and animated shows. Here are plot summaries for the entire big screen star.
Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise created by george lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popculture phenomenon. Star wars comic series timeline star wars timeline. Journey through the entire star wars saga with age of republic, age of rebellion, and age of resistance, a 30issue maxiseries chronicling the. Even if you can make the kessel run in less than 12 parsecs, youll still likely need this handy primer on the basic chronology of the star wars saga now that rogue one is. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. Produced in full collaboration with lucasfilm and written by renowned star wars experts, star wars year by year. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Luke skywalker joins forces with a jedi knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the empires worlddestroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue princess leia from the mysterious darth vader. Star wars movie series in chronological order by countronin created 30 may 2017 updated 5 months ago public i averaged the ratings of the titles that are actually out. Over the course of the panel, we learned more about some recent releases, as well as a few brand new titles coming soon.
Here are plot summaries for the entire big screen star wars. How to watch the star wars movies in order techradar. During an adventure into the criminal underworld, han solo meets his future copilot chewbacca and encounters lando calrissian years before joining the rebellion. Everything that is currently out, with a few books that are currently scheduled can be found below. Star wars timeline from phantom menace to rise of skywalker.
All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after the. Any questions on where i obtained a book, comic, online story, or anything else feel free to ask.
Its all here darth vader, luke, rey, chewbacca and more. Every scene is told from the point of view of a background character. The last jedi a junior novel, michael kogge, disney lucasfilm press, novelization of the last jedi. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. If youre home and catching up with friends, talking with family, or an an important work video call, you can now do so appearing as if youre somewhere in a galaxy far, far away. This is the timeline of the star trek series and films in chronological order inuniverse. What is the canonical background history of the crossguard. Star wars encyclopedia of starfighters and other vehicles. This does not include flashbacks, flashforwards, acts of time travel, or alternate timelines excepting the alternate reality. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline.
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