The last padawan, the new canon has changed the way i view the jedi and while they are no longer the perfect protectors about whom ben kenobi waxed poetic in the original trilogy, they are far more nuanced, and far more interesting, for having been roughed up. Stream star wars new canon book club, a playlist by the19 from desktop or your mobile device. Jaxxon the green rabbit is now part of official star wars. This is my third such article, covering 2017s releases. There was an incident after it was cancelled, maybe a year after and you might remember this alpha because you were probably on the boards by then, that someone leland chee or pablo hidalgo, definitely one of the two, pretty sure leland said it was no loss or something. This will be the first canon book to introduce thrawn into the star wars universe. The content of the page may change dramatically as the product release approaches and more. After the force awakens, multiple films have been released, including spinoffs rogue one 2016 and solo. Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc. 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. Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars.
Star wars explained 2017 channel trailer 5,436 views 2 years ago i figured i needed to update my channel trailer, because the old one still said star wars minute. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with. I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list. Star wars timeline of canon movies, books and comics. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. I, jedi and illustrated with photographic realism by robert teranishi, union spotlights a monumental event in the star wars timeline that bridges the classic star wars trilogy to its boundless future a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. In order to help star wars fans keep up with the releases in the new canon, i will discuss the new and notable releases on the last day of every month. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Some cancelled the clone wars episodes were adapted into canon books and comics in the clone wars legacy multimedia project.
Dec 31, 2016 so far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. The novel was released on april 11, 2017, and a sequel was released in 2018. To be frank, i listen to all the star wars books on audiobook, because they add music, sound effects and it all becomes a generally awesome production. 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. The character first appeared in the comic books released in the 70s and 80s under the. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego titles, or similar releases. All listed chronologically based on the events they describe. Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. 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. We hope these free materials can somewhat manipulate the fabric of time to accelerate all of us to this date. 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. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. The phantom menace 1999, by terry brooks 32 bby a attack of the clones.
It definitely hasnt been, but people asked for years. Catch up on all the new star wars canon content released in the month of october 2017. Nov 01, 2017 october 2017 star wars canon update star wars explained. 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 a continued look at the canon novels and. The list contains all disney and marvel officially released and published stories. Jul 16, 2016 brace yourself thrawn fans, this will be a huge day for you. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. Jaxxon the green rabbit is now part of official star wars canon. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. This page contains information about a confirmed future group of narratives. The force awakens is set to unveil its new storyline to all fans worldwide as the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy.
It was a bitter pill to swallow for timothy zahn, who was best known for his trilogy of books after return. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. The novel is about the character thrawn, who was canonically reintroduced in the third season of star wars rebels. Jaxxon, the lepi smuggler or green rabbit, is making a return for the star wars adventure comic series. The forcebook social media site for star wars fans upcoming books. For any art books related to marvel comics, check out the collections tpbhc page. 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 entire star wars community was up in arms when disney said the eu is no longer canon. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
This page contains information about a confirmed future group of books. It goes without saying that 18th december has been marked as a special date for most of us. Zahn was the creator of the original character in the authors thrawn trilogy. So far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. Dawn of rebellion fantasy flight current system star wars rpg d20 system wizards of the coasthasbro 20002011. This is the full and complete list of all officially released star wars timeline of canon books novels, novelizations of the movies, comic books and all movies and tv shows.
We know she defied that same family to become a pilot. Aug 08, 2019 the following is a guest editorial by forcewave19. This era contains stories taking place within 32 and 7 years before star wars episode iv. Today during the star wars rebels panel, timothy zahn announced a new book entitled thrawn. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson. The new star wars canon is based on the 7 movies, the clone wars and rebels tv show, and any other books or comics released after april 25th 2014. 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. 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. Star wars timeline gold star wars datapad swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for. Besides that, union was a excellent entry into the star wars universe with the marriage of probably the most famous person from the original movie trilogy, luke skywalker duh. 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. Which novels in the new star wars canon are worth reading.
Star wars author timothy zahn offers advice for making peace with the new galactic canon zahn, one of the franchises bestknown authors, is a font of publishing wisdom. New canon star wars characters who need their own comic. The new star wars canon is based on the 7 movies, the clone wars and rebels tv show, and any. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. The names of them are dark disciple, rouge one catylst, a new dawn, ahsoka, heir to the jedi, tarkin, lords of the sith, battlefront twighlight company, lost stars, blood line, life debt, and. At the end of each year, i do a retrospective of all of the canon marvel star wars comics, as well as the canon novels that have been released. New canon star wars characters who need their own comic books.
This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Star wars new canon book club by the19 published on 20151217t10. 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. It does have some problems which is why i gave it 4 stars instead of 5 stars, but it is a refresher before the new jedi order book series, which i hate overall. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. 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. They either included everything being published, or left off the. Nov 07, 2018 besides that, union was a excellent entry into the star wars universe with the marriage of probably the most famous person from the original movie trilogy, luke skywalker duh.
New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. Actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away.
Yoda is called to a planet of child warriors in the middle of a tribal conflict. List of canon books that have been recorded or may soon be recorded. You may be looking for the legends timeline, or the inuniverse timeline of galactic history. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. Star wars timeline gold star wars datapad swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. It chronicles the origins of grand admiral thrawn, a popular character originating from the star wars legends line of works, which were declared non canon to the franchise after lucasfilm redefined star wars continuity in april 2014. Feb 29, 2020 star wars author timothy zahn offers advice for making peace with the new galactic canon zahn, one of the franchises bestknown authors, is a font of publishing wisdom.
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