Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Featuring luke skywalker, han solo and leia organa solo, it. The simplified star wars skywalker timeline so far. The sixissue series was published monthly by marvel comics.
Star wars new canon books timeline image collections book. Theyre presented here in inuniverse chronological order, but its certainly not. Finn is a former first order stormtrooper with a unique story. Disney and lucasfilm just announced this fall theyll release 20 books in a series called journey to star wars. The timeline is obviously not to scale though, because there is a gap between star wars. Smugglers run is one in a series of three young reader books put out as part of the journey to the force awakens line. Five years ago star wars was purchased by disney and became incorporated within their juggernaut of a system. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. The rise of skywalker the visual dictionary reveals key details behind luke skywalker mark hamill, leia organa carrie fisher and han. The force awakens from the point of view of one of the films biggest breakout characters.
They also let us know about some of the authors drafted into this endeavor. The book follows them as they weave in and out of all three movies and beyond, and the consensus seems to be that lost stars is the best journey to the force awakens tale of all. Star wars canon books in chronological order youtini. The force awakens february 2016, by unknown author approx. The force awakens is a series of 19 books and comics that feature content.
Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. 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. In broad strokes, these novels paint the major galactic events that have taken place and add tons of context to the events taking place between the movies. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. Star wars timeline for when every movie and show takes. These stories, part of the official star wars canon, will be told throughout the final months of 2015, leading up to the release of the force awakens on december 18. Pulling it off required one clandestine society of authors to form a. From the adventures of luke skywalker in december 1976 to the latest novel, this timeline tracks the month and year of every star wars.
The force awakens will be every bit as exciting as the movie. The force awakens and will offer reading materials for fans of multiple generations as everything from novels to sticker books are being released. Disney released a helpful timeline of when every star wars movie and show takes place. The series will be a mix of novels, comics, childrens books and young adult stories all set in the 30 years between the films, and all of which are canon. The cestus deception and jedi trial were originally placed later in the period. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with. Check out s list below for what titles youll find in stores along with some coming soon, as well, and. What is the best order to read the journey to star wars. Crucible is a star wars novel written by troy denning, released by del rey books on july 9, 20. Three books, four major villains of the star wars universe if your tastes run to the dark side. Start your lightspeed journey through the timeline below. It began publication on june 22, 2016, and concluded on november 09, 2016.
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. The primary objective of this initiative is to fill in the gap between return of the jedi and force awakens, giving readers a glimpse at what their. Theres no right or wrong place to start your star wars journey, but once youre in it for the long haul, you might as well go back to where it all began. All titles under the program are canonical to the star wars universe, and connect the previous films with the force awakens and its forthcoming sequels. What happens between return of the jedi and the force. The force awakens is a series of 19 books and comics that feature content related to the film star wars. Tales from a galaxy far, far away by landry quinn walker at barnes.
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. Your guide to the entire star wars expanded universe. About a year after the battle of endor, the battle of jakku takes place. A timeline of everything we know happened after return of. 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 is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Force collector disney books disney publishing worldwide.
This new series, which spans multiple publishers, will be known as journey to star wars. The battle seems to be the end of the empire, but there. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. Star wars novel timeline swbookzone shows star wars book. An updated star wars timeline contained in star wars. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing. More than thirty years ago, star wars burst onto the big screen and became a cultural phenomenon. The mandalorian will take place during the age of resistance, in the gap between return of the jedi and the force awakens. The force awakens books and how to read journey to star wars. The force awakens, the highly anticipated blockbuster film directed by j. The complete star wars novelization canon timeline aipt.
Star wars sequel trilogy timeline reveals key details. Episode 7 the force awakens the resistance, led by poe damerron, mounts an attack on starkiller base to prevent it from destroying the system where the resistance was based. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends continuity. The force awakens takes place 34 years after the battle of yavin in 34 aby. These stories, part of the official star wars canon, were released throughout the final months of 2015, leading up to the release of the force awakens on december 18. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. For the reception of the new book and how it works as a major new part of star wars canon on the journey to the force awakens, keep reading on the second page. Salvatore sheds new light on the legend of star warsand skillfully illuminates one of our most beloved sagas.
Two years ago, the journey to the force awakens gave us our first tentative steps into fertile new ground for disneys star wars canon. The force awakens is a comic book miniseries adapting the force awakens, set in the sequel era. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The force awakens came on friday, when the an 88second teaser trailer was released online and in 30 select theaters. Star wars journey to the rise of skywalker the skywalker saga retrospective. Disney reveals full timeline for the star wars franchise. Shortly after that the old universe of novels and comics known as the expanded universe, or eu was wiped away for a new canon, where this time everything will be equal and all the stories will matter. The rise of skywalker young adult novel set just before the force awakens, a restless teenager sets out to discover what connection his mysterious force powers have to the fabled jedi and what the force has in store for him. If your desire to get better acquainted with star wars lit has been sparked by the upcoming release of the rise of skywalker, this is the list for you.
One picture shows why star wars slimmed down expanded universe. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. The force awakens, consisting of at least 20 novels and comic books from multiple publishers, was announced in march 2015. Instead of years with no new stories or hope of stories, now its just months between new star wars stories being released. The clone wars ends it will just be a few months until the mandalorian returns to. A series of books and comics related to the film star wars. Star wars is an american epic space opera franchise, created by george lucas and centered around a film series that began with the press j to jump to the feed. Journey to star wars the force awakens start reading star wars books the star wars timeline random house books star wars canon timeline aug 2019. Here are all the new star wars books coming on force. Episode ii based on the story by george lucas and the screenplay by george lucas and jonathan hales, this intense and revealing novel by bestselling author r. The unifying force book 19 of new jedi order series 35 aby. Star wars to release 20 books in journey to the force. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. This 40th anniversary book has a very specific place in the timeline, even if its unclear how much anyone reading it should be worried about canon.
A series of books and comics that feature content related to the film star wars episode vii the force awakens. 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 force awakens series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Arguably one of the most important newcanon star wars novels, aftermath shows us the time after return of. Elaine cunningham, dark journey, 2002, new jedi order, jainas flucht, blanvalet, 2005. The force awakens with this exciting book and cd set, featuring thrilling. And yep, i know that its weird to use earth years in a galaxy far, far away, but we suggest. The force awakens, kicking off this fall, is planned to include more than 20 titles available in print and digital, and will feature new narrative stories for middle grade and young adults as well as comics, illustrated reference, look and find, and sticker book formats. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the. Star wars to release 20 books in journey to the force awakens exclusive. Lucasfilm reveals official timeline of the star wars saga.