Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Star wars author timothy zahn tells expanded universe fans to give up. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. 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. Such as young jedi knights or jedi apprentice, there are several series of books for younger readers. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy.
So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Star wars author timothy zahn tells expanded universe.
List of star wars books in chronological order adinos blog. Online shopping for star wars from a great selection at books store. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. The list is sorted in chronological order, in the time line relative to the movies.
Is there an officialish complete chronological order. See the complete star wars legends series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The old republic, rise of the empire, the rebellion, the new republic and the new jedi order. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. 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. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. Even though were in a new era of star wars, its always good to look. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. Force friday ii coming tomorrow, september 1 will see the highlyanticipated release of several major new star wars books, including many in the journey to star wars. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. This is a graphical list of star wars novels that have been published to date, excluding graphic novels, reference books and some electronically published novels.
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 is a timeline for all star wars media considered canonical in the legends continuity, including films, novels both adult and young reader, ebooks, comics. 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. Huge lot of star wars paperback books canon and legends. 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. Star wars gained many fans thanks to its numerous films, but theres more to the galaxy than just major movie releases. Should you read star wars books in chronological order. These novels were officially declared noncanon to the star wars franchise in april 2014. Get the best deals on star wars books when you shop the largest. Lit considering selling my extensive legends collection. Jjms great timeline and list of marvel appearances. Bby before the battle of yavin while aby after the battle of yavin, which of course is the final battle of star wars. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. 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.
But then the sequel trilogy came and ushered in a new golden age of star wars. When ezra entered the wbw to save ashoka that is in the legends timeline or what i call timeline 1 that timeline has the rebels get the death star plans in a different way han and leia marry and have twins, thrawn comes back, luke marries mara and leia founds a resistance movement but its to fight the yuzzahn vong not the first order. This also includes the approximate date in the timeline that they take place. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. Another chronology of the clone wars incorporates older stories in relation to the animated series. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. If you read the books while they were being released, you really got a sense of the time. Do you prefer the old star wars canon legends or the new star wars canon postdisney buyout.
Even a commemoration of the franchises 40th anniversary. 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. I still wanted to read all the books canon and legends. Star wars legends comics can be found in comic book stores, online stores. It is a dark time in a galaxy far, far away when the parents of milo and lina graf are abducted by agents of the evil empire, the children must undertake a perilous journey across adventures in wild space. Despite clashing somewhat with the timeline of earlier clone wars stories, these books were eventually worked into the legends timeline by the essential readers companion.
This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded. Tbones famous star wars site include cutscenes, scripts, and so much more. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. The time line for the star wars books are indicated.
Many authors have been contracted to write all sorts of stories that add on to. With it came original books telling the backstory of characters old and new. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. Into the void by tim lebbon old republic era 5,000 4975 bby lost tribe of the sith. Let it never be said that we at abebooks shirk our nerdly duty or dont. Star wars books fill in the blanks left by the movies, so weve looked at 10 key books in the disney timeline and ranked them from worst to best. The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. The anthology films and shows are just telling stories that, were it 1997, would be a trilogy of books read by a few thousand dedicated fans. From ancient egypt and the roman empire to the french revolution and the vietnam war, star wars and history explores the major historical turning points, heroes, and villains. Darth vaders only friend in the empire legends star.
The star wars readers timeline, a chronologicial listing of star wars books and comics from the expanded universe. Marvel trade paperbackshardcovers, collections nonmarvel, and graphic novels are listed here. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. Everything that is currently out, with a few books that are currently scheduled can be found below.
The star wars legend, who has spent 43 years acting as the golden droid, reflects on the end of the skywalker. 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. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. 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. I was wondering if that list of books has every legends book or if some are left out. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. The old republic era is the oldest era of the star wars timeline. The original tiein novel series to the clone wars animated series has not been adopted into the new canon, even though the tv series has. Comic single issues are listed on the comic issues page your local comic shop often has a different release date than other retailers up to several weeks. Still on the hunt for their kidnapped parents, milo and lina graf head to lothal in search of an ally. The clone wars decide your destiny, heir to the empire, and several more. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe.
The star wars legends book series by multiple authors includes books bounty hunters vs. The old republic chronological order book series listed in order. 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. The purpose of this page is to actively encourage lucasfilm, disney and del rey to continue making new stories in the star wars eu under the. Just picked up my first legends book, swtor revan, and i noticed the star wars legends novels timeline. Check out s list below for what titles youll find in stores along with some coming soon, as well, and. Precipice by john jackson miller an ebook novella lost tribe of the sith.