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. Gary whitta on exploring the force and giving ackbar his moment in marvels star wars. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens the books, movies, and tv shows that make up the star wars universe. Rebel jail, it can be deduced that annual 1 occurs sometime after star wars. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. Darth maul son of dathomir picks up where the clone wars left off. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the. Jaxxon, the lepi smuggler or green rabbit, is making a return for the star wars adventure comic series. Jaxxon the green rabbit is now part of official star wars. The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars.
For anybody interested in the new canon, lost stars is a must read. In addition to release date, you can sort by seriesissue, story arc, abybby year, writer, or artist. The question refers to the genndy tartakovsky 2003 clone wars series, versus the 2008 clone wars cg animated series. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. 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. Princess leia by mark waid, terry dodson, rachel dodson, jordie bellaire, and joe caramagna. Its literally chewbacca saving an oppressed planet from slavery, a troupe that has been used again and again in the star wars universe.
You can use the search box to narrow results in real time. The star wars comic doctor aphra may have recanonized an obscure star wars legends starring ancient, dark jedi. The new, incanon star wars comic just did something. Jan 25, 2017 star wars comic returns a dark jedi legend to 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. The last jedi comic the writer talks to about bringing the latest film in the saga to comics and breaking a star wars writer record. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Still on the hunt for their kidnapped parents, milo and lina graf head to lothal in search of an ally. See the complete star wars disney canon graphic novel series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion.
The clone wars battle tales is a canon trade paperback that collects the fivepart comic book series star wars adventures. Star wars gained many fans thanks to its numerous films, but theres more to the galaxy than just major movie releases. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Union was a fourissue comic series, written by michael a. Before disney took over star wars and established the new canon, darth bane was a crucial figure in the sagas history. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories summarized into the most important moments of galactic history. One of the best things to already come out of the disneyowned star wars world is the new darth vader comic book series. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe.
The comic feels and reads like clone wars lost episodes that were never made. The force awakens is set to unveil its new storyline to all fans worldwide as the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy. Are the marvel star wars legends comic books canon. One of the most popular and active websites, publishing star wars news, has created an incredibly long and detailed new timeline about everything that has been released so far from disney in their new timeline and new canon. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. New listing star wars number 1 comic book 1977 first print cgc white pages 9. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. 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. A very nice look into the new canon that merges the rebels world with the star wars. The character first appeared in the comic books released in the 70s and 80s under the. Blackthorne publishing released a threeissue run of 3d comics from 1987 to 1988. What if stories such as the first 20 issues of the star wars tales comic anthology, crossover appearances such as star wars character appearances in soulcalibur iv, game statistics, and anything else directly contradicted by higher levels of canon. Oct 04, 2019 the world of star wars is about to take a big jump.
At first i was skeptical about the new marvel comics takeover of star wars, but my ideas were shattered when i read this. For books, read dark disciple to continue ventress story. A fantastic series of books that take place during the clone wars are the star wars republic commando novels. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. Few star wars books have managed the emotional depth of lost stars or made us sympathize so much with supposed bad guys. 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.
When luke skywalker, the new republics greatest hero and sole jedi master, decides to. Mara jade is a fictional female character within the star wars franchise. Finally, a story addressing leias post new hope grief and hows she processing the loss of her planet. You get to know wedge antilles a little bit in the films you always feel good when you see him, and he had his story. This list of the top 15 non canon star wars stories includes. May 04, 2017 widget not in any sidebars feel lost about the what, when and why in the new star wars canon. We hope these free materials can somewhat manipulate the fabric of time to accelerate all of us to this date. Comics published prior to 2015 have been rebranded as noncanon with the designation legends. All canon means is that a given story affects and can be affected by other things in the star wars universe. Many people say any star wars comics that come under legends are not canon, but people also say that any new star wars comic is canon. That means the door is wide open for those operating. There are some great supporting characters and the thoughts of vader truly depict the vader we. Dec 02, 2019 making sense of the books and comics in the new star wars canon is tough. Ebook audiobook comics star wars canon eu megathread.
They either included everything being published, or left off the. This series of books follows the omega squad, which is a group of clone troopers. Aug 22, 2000 written by acclaimed star wars novelist michael a. Since disney acquired the rights to the franchise back in 2012, much of the star wars expanded universe, which consisted of video game storylines, films and comic books, was rebranded as star wars. Set a thousand years before the phantom menace, the darth bane trilogy shows us a galaxy ravaged by war between the jedi and the sith. The art is great and the story is fun and exciting and really evokes the feel of a new hope. A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring these classic characters. She appears in the canon series as the wife of luke skywalker and mother of ben skywalker. This series centers on darth vader after his failure after a new hope and that means trying to get back in the emperors good books. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series.
In the meantime, wed like to drop some star wars knowledge and share the chronological listening order of the star wars canon audiobooks that we publish, presented in line. Lords of the sith is a bit like a buddy road movie, except that the buddies are evil emperor palpatine and his equally nasty sidekick, darth vader. The clone wars, and comics, books, and video games published after april of that year. Calid baatch was a jedaii explorer who became one of the first jedi masters. Alphabet squadron has hit the shelves, and with it comes a shipload of new star wars canon. Plus, several welldeveloped characters had been introduced in non canon stories that became beloved.
A mostly complete star wars canon timeline nerdist. She has been voiced by heidi shannon, edie mirman and kath soucie in various star wars video games. I dont understand what was the point of making this series. It goes without saying that 18th december has been marked as a special date for most of us. 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. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. Star wars comic series timeline page 2 of 4 star wars. Lets talk about the novels, comics, short stories, tv shows, movies, and reference books. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. Recently rediscovered my love of comic books and love star wars and i would like to know the best series. On december 2014 they bid adieu to 28,353 pages of comics and the star wars. As we gear up for star wars celebration 2019, we thought it would be helpful to compile a list of canon audiobooks for fans of the franchise. Star wars comics are nothing new, and sadly, neither are their characters or settings. In order to help new fans get a clear look at the official star wars timeline, weve put together a list of the most central star wars books, comics, and games and detailed how they relate to.
Some pilots in the star wars movies get a decent amount of their stories told. New star wars canon introduced in the book star wars. On the 8th of april marvel released the star wars legends epic collection volume 1. New episodes of the star wars canon podcast will be released every sunday night at 7. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. Here is the new star wars canon timeline, which presents all of the disneyapproved star wars canon movies, tv shows, books, games in chronological order. While most of them are no longer canonical and belong to the star wars legends brand, there are some that were left as canon. The skywalker saga the story of anakin and those who followed from the phantom menace to the upcoming the rise of skywalker is ending this year.
Allow me to present to you this timeline of marvel star wars canon comics presented in chronological order. And of course a book or comic not being canon shouldnt stop you from reading it. Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house. Stackpole, published between november 1999 and february 2000. The high republic must explain how the jedi doomed. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. And thatspretty much the premise of the entire comic. Rebels and imperials clash on dantooine in the star wars fanon writing project. Star wars comic returns a dark jedi legend to canon.
Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film star wars. The following is a list of comic books, sorted by publisher and series. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. Episode i the phantom menace and explores the origins and early days of darth maul, an antagonist. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. All looks lost for the rebellion against the empire as they learn of the. The old expanded universe eu now known as legends encompassed all of the officially licensed stories from the star wars universe.
The star wars disney canon graphic novel book series by multiple authors includes books star wars. The star wars novelizations of the original trilogy are considered canon where they align with the films which means they add no new canon material and actually contain content that is not canon. 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. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other. New star wars canon timeline in chronological order. The best star wars tv, books and games all fans should. An eponymous series by marvel comics began in 1977 with a sixissue comic adaptation of the film and ran for 107 issues until 1986. Star wars may have its legends, but theres a lot to love about the new expanded universe.
A guide to star wars rebels books and comics while the animated series may be ending, theres still a galaxy of rebelsrelated stories to explore. A frequently updated list of every star wars comic series in the official canon. May 04, 2018 watch the entire history of the star wars canon so far. You follow darth maul whos become a leader of a criminal syndicate. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess, leia, darth vader and more continue. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand. Mar 24, 2020 star wars the high republic will be a series of comics books and novels set 200 years before the star wars prequel trilogy. Original canon stories 2014present since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list. This is probably one of the most boring pointless miniseries ive read in the new disney comic canon. Union is a fourissue comic book series written by michael stackpole and illustrated by robert teranishi, set in the star wars legends, taking place shortly after the hand of thrawn duology. Return to a time of great upheaval in the galaxy, the final years of the republic, in this.
Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. The biggest movie of the year jumps from the big screen to the comic book page. Dec 25, 2015 here are the only star wars books that are considered canon december 25, 2015 by michael kozlowski 4 comments in april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing expanded. Star wars announces new comics, books including clone wars. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. For canon clone wars stuff, after you have watched the clone wars, you can read the son of dathomir comic on the official marvel app, the 12issue kanan comic and the new jedi of the republic. Three books, four major villains of the star wars universe if your tastes run to the dark side. E book audiobook comics star wars canon eu megathread. The final episodes of star wars rebels are here starting tonight on disney xd at 8. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional.
The star wars legend, who has spent 43 years acting as the golden droid, reflects on the end of the skywalker. Many authors have been contracted to write all sorts of stories that add on to the star wars saga. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer. But basically, welcome to lucasfilm in the early 2000s. Our guide to the star wars expanded universe in reading order. Jump into star wars fanon and learn all about this fan fiction site. The first chapter in the new star wars comic canon enters with a bang. Ive also heard some of the expanded universe is canon, is this the comic book of what is canon in the legends comics. Star wars comic series timeline star wars canon timeline. The series plot focused on the marriage of luke skywalker and mara jade. This was done to make room for new stories, as disney announced that the star wars comics would return to marvel comics. Geist weiss was a sith master of alchemy and trickery during the third galactic civil war.
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