Disney has been engaged in a secret war against the star wars expanded universe in order to sell more books, comics and toys. The best star wars novels from the new canon and legends. Plus, of all the star wars eras, this is the one i would most like to see new stories in. However, the mythos established in the books, video games, etc. If this post helps with vs debates so be it, it does erk me seeing things like disney canon only in this debate. Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore. Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc. This includes information from star wars canon and legends stories, encompassing films, books, games, and other media, as. Those in charge of upcoming star wars tv series and novels explain that the expanded universe is still important whether its canon or not. Many people say any star wars comics that come under legends are not canon. An alternate means of treating the universe by beniboybling april 30, 2015 4 comments weve stuck to a very. 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. Dec 28, 2014 the purpose is too help sw fans feel better about there legends collection because from what has been said legends doesnt equal non canon.
Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. A star wars story draws more legends elements into canon. The issue of which aspects are canon was one of the most hotly debated. More star wars legends characters will become canon cbr. Jan 29, 2018 the star wars franchise is about to add some familiar faces, as more legends characters are confirmed to appear as we head toward episode ix, rian johnsons spinoff trilogy, the animated successor to star wars rebels, and assorted related media, the galaxy far, far away will introduce plenty of new additions, unrelated to the skywalker family. Pinpointing exact settings for this timeline is quite difficult, with many settings for the novels and comics spanning a number of years.
Do you prefer the old star wars canon legends or the new star wars canon. Ive also heard some of the expanded universe is canon, is this the comic book of what is canon in the legends comics. Now that we have a completed canon thrawn trilogy, i thought it would be a good time to look back at the books that kicked off the old eu, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of all six books. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Dec 28, 2016 the current, canonical star wars timeline. Star wars expanded universe eulegends contradictions. Star wars expanded universe stories to feature in episode vii. Get a first look at the final installment in the acclaimed series of books reimagining star wars as shakespeare. Reference books that add to canon continuity are listed here. Contradictions between the eulegends sources and the canon. New thrawn book covers blend new and old star wars canon rich kelly, del rey star wars disney has been busy setting the global star wars canon straight for the past few years, but the expanded. I would say that the canon books have used their limitations to double down on the. What canon and legends mean and why you should care.
Most material published after april 25such as the star wars rebels tv series along with all marvel star wars comic books and novels beginning with a new dawnis also considered part of the new canon, on account of the creation of the lucasfilm story group, which currently oversees continuity as a whole. An alternate means of treating the universe by beniboybling april 30, 2015 4 comments weve stuck to a very clear branding strategy for the past decade. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego. Young readers adaptation of the first act of star wars. Aug 29, 2019 with this new star wars canon timeline, you can now stay current on everything star wars, and how these materials are connected with both the old and new films. For any art books related to marvel comics, check out the collections tpbhc page. Star wars creatives explain why canon vs expanded universe shouldnt matter. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
As a disclosure, this blog is mostly for myself to share my fandom of the star wars universe with others. The star wars wiki is inspired by wikipedia, but can expand on. Timeline and list of all canon star wars novels geekritique. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Legends general discussion now that were 3 films and multiple bookscomics into the new canon, id like to know everyones thoughts on whether they prefer the new canon continuity or legends. Different eras may fair differently, of course, but what do you think. Wars expanded universe that should have stayed canon. 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. I would give up every star wars book, comic, and video game ever just for these three movies. Star wars legends is the only true star wars canon home. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels.
The clone wars currently airing its longawaited seventh and final season, its high time to get caught up. Which thrawn trilogy is better star wars canon vs legends. Jul 30, 2014 star wars creatives explain why canon vs expanded universe shouldnt matter. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the. Art is such an incredibly subjective thing that it is impossible to say what is objectivally better or worse. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. This spinoff material is licensed and moderated by lucasfilm, though during his involvement with the franchise george lucas reserved the right to both draw from and contradict it in his own works. The purpose is too help sw fans feel better about there legends collection because from what has been said legends doesnt equal noncanon. When a franchise is around for four decades, it can get impossibly unwieldy to try and grasp its lore and star wars canon is no exception. New thrawn book covers blend new and old star wars canon. If you are at a used bookstore, its not quite as simple because if the book was printed before the disneystar wars purchase, there isnt a legends banner. Making sense of the books and comics in the new star wars canon is tough. Many fans know disney abandoned what was dubbed the legends canon continuity based on decades of comics, books, etc. This is the star wars new canon the star wars franchise has spawned many thrilling scifi novels timothy zahns heir to the empire trilogy, james luceno.
In april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing. Now that we have a completed canon thrawn trilogy, i thought it would be a good time to look back at the books that kicked off the old eu, and. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. This includes information from star wars canon and legends stories, encompassing films, books, games, and other media, as well as information of value to fans. In anticipation of the new entry in the star wars cinematic universe, star wars. Also dont use wookiepedia for canon information since they havent updated things lfl. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Star wars legends is the only true star wars canon. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. That being said i prefer legends material for a number of reasons.
Wookieepedia, the star wars wiki, is a wiki that was started on march 4, 2005, and strives to be the premier source of information on all aspects of the star wars universe. Legends star wars expanded universe content everything outside of the films and tv series created before it was purchased by disney cannon the star wars movies and the clone wars cartoon, as well as anything created with disneys approval afte. Star wars legends, formerly known as the expanded universe abbreviated eu. The best place to put this would be before the darth bane books already confirmed as legends. It is derived from and includes most official star wars books, comic books, video. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. Star wars expanded universe eu was rebranded to legends and considered. Jun 27, 2015 so which star wars books are canon these days. It may not quite be time for any final judgements, with many answers still yet to come, but by now the new canon has existed long enough that we can at least start discussing whether or not the new expanded universe is living up to the old expanded universe. However, following disneys purchase of lucasfilm, it was declared that, outside of the franchise films and certain other works like. Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon. Author john jackson millers next novel will be a preceding chapter to the star wars rebels tv. Star wars legends is the name given to the nowdefunct expanded universe. The story was originally conceived for a plannedbutneverproduced seventh season of the show.
All the star wars books released after 2014, when disney started releasing books that fell into the. Lets explore how star wars differs between the canon and legends universes. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. A star wars story goes to lightspeed with full teaser trailer. Jun 27, 2019 lets explore how star wars differs between the canon and legends universes. Canon discuss some of the differences and similarities between the two continuities. If theres golden legends banner on the cover, its a legends book. On the 8th of april marvel released the star wars legends epic collection volume 1. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after.
They can probably make a few books on small scale wars in the 30 year period that were instagated by imperialspiratesfirst ordersome greedy person that the new republic have to put a stop to or a book on luke doing. Now that were 3 films and multiple bookscomics into the new canon, id like to know everyones thoughts on whether they prefer the new canon continuity or legends. Is the canon new republic period living up to the legends new. This body of work represents the original star wars expanded universe, which was rebranded as star wars legends and declared noncanon to the franchise in april 2014. With a new saga trilogy, new standalone anthology movies, tv shows, comics, books, and video games all coming out in a rapidly expanding new canon, has there ever been a better time to be a star wars fan. Mar 04, 2020 ricky church on the best story arcs from star wars. Ricky church on the best story arcs from star wars. There are decades worth of stories and characters introduced in lucasfilmapproved novels, comic books and games, beginning in 1979 with the release of splinter of the minds eye. Heir to the empire, one of three books written by timothy zahn one of the most popular star wars book. The seventh installment in the star wars saga, set 30 years after star wars, episode vi. This would then explain the differences between the legends and canon continuities. 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. If there is no banner at all, then its a canon book. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego titles, or similar releases.
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. As for the old republic, the video game set thousands of years before the original films, the basic sentiment at this point is that its canon until it isnt. Hes back, this time as an adversary to the rebels, and his background is set to be detailed in a new book. The pilots of alphabet squadron enjoy sabacc before the storm in shadow fall exclusive excerpt. Star wars disney canon vs legends spacebattles forums. Dec 02, 2019 for a little while, that meant it was less intimidating to jump into the wider star wars universe but the number of works has grown once again.
This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Now that were 3 films and multiple books comics into the new canon, id like to know everyones thoughts on whether they prefer the new canon continuity or legends. This page is about the dedication of the legends fanbase. The clone wars arrives february 21 and, with it, the future of the franchise. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. Disneys secret war against star wars expanded universe. After disneys acquisition of the star wars franchise, the entirety of the star wars exanded universe or eu was scrapped, and although not wholly forgotten, it is now firmly considered noncanonical.
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