Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Jul 10, 2017 where to start with the star wars expanded universe by thea james originally appearing in our fourth quarterly almanac, where to start with the star wars expanded universe is the latest in our ongoing series of essays detailing where one can start with any number of sffpopgeekery topics. Here is a brief history of the star wars expanded universe. For purists, the other pages on this site remain free of post20 stories. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. Furthermore, all star wars creative development is under the supervision of the lucasfilm story group, so disney will not allow other authors to write new noncanon. For example, elements of the eu are included in star wars rebels. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends.
Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. Some are based directly on the movie material, while others rely heavily on the noncanonical expanded universe rebranded as star wars legends and removed from the canon in 2014. Dec 23, 2015 fans of the star wars expanded universe the spinoff novels and comic books that were pushed out of canon last year might have found star wars. Past, present, and future in this special look at the star wars expanded universe, many of lucasfilms brightest talents and authors discuss the legacy and exciting future of the companys comics, books, and videogames. Star wars just nuked its entire expanded universe the. This novel has been replaced in the timeline by chuck wendigs aftermath, which helps to set up the new universe, but it doesnt seem like the books would conflict all that much. All star wars fans are welcome here, but this is a proexpanded. Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. New books would therefore not be considered legends by definition. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an allencompassing fictional. The star wars expanded universe timeline was created in 1992 by joseph bongiorno.
Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. The complete canon star wars book timeline youtini. Star wars expanded universe saga legends 2011 spacetrooper action figure sl31. Demand for past tales of the expanded universe will keep them in print, presented under the new legends banner. This chronology follows the original and only canon of the star wars saga. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe.
For the reader to be able to fully enjoy the vast, interconnected web that is the star wars expanded universe, story and continuity must remain paramount. The star wars expanded universe timeline august 17, 2017 policy guidelines for new and old fans alike. New timelineapproved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games began appearing last fall, as well as seven adult books. Creators of new star wars entertainment have full access to the rich content of the expanded universe. The star wars franchise has spawned over one hundred computer, video, and board games, dating back to some of the earliest home consoles. Wild space book 2 of the clone wars series the clone wars. Star wars legends is too massive to fit into a single 100 book list, therefore this is part 1 of a multiple part list that contains all novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universe legends continuity in order of the timeline. Star wars expanded to other media includes all star wars fictional material produced by lucasfilm or officially licensed by it outside of the original theatrical star wars films produced by george lucas. Legacy series had even shown galactic events a century after the films, there was no way they could keep the. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films, the star wars. No prisoners book 3 of the clone wars series clone wars gambit. Star wars expanded universe timeline wookieepedia fandom. A page to persuade disneylucasfilm to continue publishing the star wars expanded universe which was unceremoniously cut.
Star wars novel timeline swbookzone shows star wars book. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universe legends continuity. One of the biggest topics of speculation in the runup to the new star wars movie is how it will fit in with the preexisting expanded universe. It was originally a word document that was periodically updated and sent to bill smith for west end games and later bob cooper for dark horse comics prior to its being presented online. For those puzzled as to why the postdisney buyout titles would be included on a star wars eu timeline, the complete saga page follows the one canon approach, which permits any story that reasonably fits into the expanded universe on the timeline. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books new star wars canon the new star wars canon novels top star wars novels star wars novels adult star wars the new canon star. 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. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. This body of work was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe for decades. Where to start with the star wars expanded universe by thea james originally appearing in our fourth quarterly almanac, where to start with the star wars expanded universe is the latest in our ongoing series of essays detailing where one. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology. The star wars expanded universe is dead, but grand admiral.
The new star wars canon has existed for four years now, but we still remember the old days. However in april 2014, with the knowledge that the new sequel trilogy was not beholden to events created in the expanded universe, lucasfilm announced that, going forward, everything in the star wars expanded universe would be rebranded star wars legends and a new canonical universe would be created. Articles, columns and quotes in defense of the star wars expanded universe. A page to persuade disneylucasfilm to continue publishing the star wars expanded universe. Nov 18, 2015 other major protoexpanded universe properties were the much maligned star wars holiday special and the novel splinter of the minds eye, a 1978 spinoff novel by author alan dean foster. Disney planned to make more movies, and, given that by this point the star wars. Fans of the star wars expanded universe the spinoff novels and comic books that were pushed out of canon last year might have found star wars. Hundreds of book, comics and games have been released since, making up 30 years of star wars history. Oct 03, 2000 because the star wars universe this guide covers is as vast and populated as george lucas galaxy far, far away, its impossible for even the most prolific researcherwriter to keep up with all the new additions as books, games, collectibles and even animated episodes appear almost on a monthly basis. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. For timelines with strictly pre20 eu stories, go to the individual eras. 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.
The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. Where to start with the star wars expanded universe. Pick an era the star wars expanded universe is conveniently divided into to six eras. Old republic era, rise of the empire era, rebellion era, new republic era, new jedi order era and legacy era. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Robert mullins wildly unique chronology project attempts to fuse the eu canon.
Since then, disney has set about creating its own expanded universe. A star wars story delivered an origin story for one of the franchises bestknown heroes. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. Euconflicting stories are considered noncanon and placed in infinities. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. Release date, title, authors, publisher, notes, fictional timeline, maturity rating, audiobook. One of the last installments of the expanded universe as we know itthe predisney erawas the sixth season of the clone wars, which wrapped up on netflix just a few months ago. How the abandoned star wars expanded universe inspired. There are four new expanded universe novels, set for release in late 2014early 2015.
May the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. Tackling an era rather than the whole timeline is easier since eras help break the expanded universe down into more manageable chunks. Last year it was announced that the expanded universe would be. The show, which aired on cartoon networkand was itself a sequel to another 2d animated series, called clone wars was, despite being aimed at children, one of. The star wars expanded universe rebellion home facebook. Dec 15, 2015 since then, disney has set about creating its own expanded universe. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books. May 05, 2016 may the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. N books would like to present the star wars expanded universe timeline by joe bongiorno, who is also a member of the star wars fanboy association briefly, a more detailed essay on the sites origin is published here. This body of work represents the original star wars expanded universe, which was rebranded as star wars legends and declared. The star wars expanded universe timeline posted by anthony on march 28, 2004. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. One of the last installments of the expanded universe as we know itthe predisney erawas the sixth season of the clone wars, which wrapped up on netflix just a few.
Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. Mar 02, 2020 one of the biggest topics of speculation in the runup to the new star wars movie is how it will fit in with the preexisting expanded universe. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity.
When authors and editors fail to maintain continuity and one story contradicts another, the general rule is. If so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. In 1999, star wars book publishing moved from bantam spectra to del rey books. The expanded universe has a latest date of 8 aby 8 years after the battle of yavin. The star wars expanded universe is dead, long live the star wars expanded universe i will make it legal. Top star wars novels 94 books meet your next favorite book. Dec 17, 2015 if so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. A complete history of the star wars universe, part i. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. The clone wars television series and film, and part i of the short story blade squadron. The star wars expanded universe is dead, but grand admiral thrawn lives on new, 15 comments star wars best villain owns the rebels cartoon this season. With the star wars expanded universe having grown so large and encompassing, its also a great way to explain many of the discrepancies and continuityerrors that occur from time to time within the body of lore comprised by the books, comics, films, cartoons, video games and more.
Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. The star wars universe, being massive and full of oddities, was really well served by a series of 15 best books from the defunct star wars expanded universe photos. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be. Star wars the expanded universe action figures toywiz. The star wars website also details the role of canon, expanded universe or eu sources, and how they fit into overall star wars continuity. If youre new, and want to learn more about the expanded universe, you can find a few links in the sidebar that may be helpful.
A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted. Other major protoexpanded universe properties were the much maligned star wars holiday special and the novel splinter of the minds eye, a. All star wars fans are welcome here, but this is a proexpanded universe site, and as such, there is a zero tolerance policy for eubashing. Star wars expanded universe no longer canon the mary sue. Furthermore, all star wars creative development is under the supervision of the lucasfilm story group, so disney will not allow other authors to write new noncanon works. No longer would the expanded universe be canon in any sense. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. But fans might be interested in a different future entirely the future of the now noncanon. This site is best viewed at monitor resolution 1024 x 768. Meanwhile, the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand. N books would like to present the star wars expanded universe timeline by joe bongiorno, who is also a member of the star wars fanboy association. Continuing our series of highlighting a unique and interesting eu website, tf. Eucompatible stories are included in the complete saga chronology, which takes the one canon approach.
We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. This policy has been further refined and fleshed out over the years. 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. 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. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them.
In 1991 heir to the empire was released and marked the start of the star wars expanded universe. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise created by george lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popculture phenomenon. Star wars expanded universe book collection youtube. New timeline approved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games began appearing last fall, as well as seven adult books. The vong traveled for generations in extragalactic space without finding another galaxy, so it seems unlikely that the battle of yavin happened less than 140 years ago, theres simply no time from word of the events to have traveled 3 million light years. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an in universe chronology. This rekindled the fandom and helped it to grow bigger than anyone could imagine. When disney purchased lucasfilm in 2012, they made the decision to change everything. A list of the top star wars expanded universe novels. Lucas incorporated elements of the expanded universe into the special editions.