Aftermath is a canon novel by chuck wendig and published by del rey, that is set between star wars. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. May 26, 2016 star wars aftermath is arguably one of the most impressive addition in a long list of new star wars releases, so the follow up and its predecessor are a mustread. Widget not in any sidebars feel lost about the what, when and why in the new star wars canon. As a post on reveals, aftermath is the first book in a trilogy designed to span the timeframe between 1983s jedi and this years star wars. This list of the top 15 noncanon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader.
Jul 18, 2015 star wars fans will be happy to know that stalwart character wedge antilles leads the story of aftermath, as his search for imperial remnants in the outer rim sets up the storys conflict. Is there an officialish complete chronological order. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. The aftermath trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. Stream star wars new canon book club, a playlist by the19 from desktop or your mobile device. The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new.
All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. If nothing else its easily my favorite book in the new star wars canon and perhaps my favorite star wars book in general. May 04, 2017 widget not in any sidebars feel lost about the what, when and why in the new star wars canon. Best new star wars canon books 102 books goodreads. The aftermath trilogy is a trilogy of novels written by author chuck wendig. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of. Books star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon. At the end of each year, i do a retrospective of all of the canon marvel star wars comics, as well as the canon novels that have been released. Aftermath, sharply written by chuck wendig with a style that might be offputting at first, is the most thrilling adventure of the new canon, stars a multidimensional and diverse cast, has an engaging character driven plot, sets a new tone and path for the expanded universe, and has a series of short stories begging maybe too much to. 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. Chris taylor is the author of how star wars conquered the universe, the first complete history of the star wars franchise and its fandom. Today during the star wars rebels panel, timothy zahn announced a new book entitled thrawn. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The book does an excellent job of giving readers insight into who kanan and hera are and what makes them tick.
Star wars fans will be happy to know that stalwart character wedge antilles leads the story of aftermath, as his search for imperial remnants in the outer rim sets up the storys conflict. 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 episode we get in depth with the newest star wars aftermath book. Brace yourself thrawn fans, this will be a huge day for you. 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. The cestus deception and jedi trial were originally placed. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Sloane rose through the ranks, and in a postreturn of the jedi world, shes ready to climb even higher. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. Aftermath, sharply written by chuck wendig with a style that might be offputting at first, is the most thrilling adventure of the new canon, stars a multidimensional and diverse cast, has an engaging character driven plot, sets a new tone and path for the expanded universe, and has a series of short stories begging maybe too much. 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.
We know she defied that same family to become a pilot. 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. 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. Star wars aftermath almost makes up for that sweeping canon reset, a few more like this and. Sep 07, 2015 in a lot of ways, lost stars is perhaps the perfect star wars book.
The book releases september 30 and is available for pre. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig. In addition to release date, you can sort by seriesissue, story arc, abybby year, writer, or artist. A red saber, unsheathed in the 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. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good guys to worry about. Star wars a continued look at the canon novels and. Aug 02, 2017 my camera blacked out but the rest is as follows.
This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Star wars timeline of canon movies, books and comics. The book also introduces readers to rae sloan, a female imperial commander who goes on to play a major role in aftermath. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with.
Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on. 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. Its a great way to help support the site without paying anything extra. This is the full and complete list of all officially released star wars timeline of canon books novels, novelizations of the movies, comic books and all movies and tv shows. The force awakens novel has been revealed, along with some plot details. Timeline and list of all canon star wars novels geekritique. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. The trilogy, which began publication on september 4, 2015 with the novel aftermath, tells a canonical story of events that took place after star wars.
Ideally, im looking for an official list which includes all the recent works e. The list contains all disney and marvel officially released and published stories. Star wars aftermath is arguably one of the most impressive addition in a long list of new star wars releases, so the follow up and its predecessor are a mustread. 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 book club gathers together to talk about season 3 of the clone wars, and in a shocking twist davis and alex almost switch opinions entirely on the series over the course of the discussion. We dont currently have that much info on this release, but from what we know so far, this book is sure to please fans of the clone wars and star wars rebels s fan. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand.
Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars. The force awakens star wars del rey by wendig, chuck isbn. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away. Actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. A brief history of star wars canon, old and new io9. The novels by chuck wendig and, greg rucka and marco checchetto respectively will tell us what happened after the destruction of the second death star and the demise of darth vader. In case youve missed the novels, comics and cartoon series that constitute this new continuity, here are the best new additions to the star wars canon. On december 2014 they bid adieu to 28,353 pages of comics and the star wars license was. I was about 10 minutes from downloading star wars aftermath. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered. The author of the aftermath trilogy from the star wars universe, chuck. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Oct 25, 2016 actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source.
If you read the original trilogy novelizations, they make some departures from on. One can only hope that, should the star wars story group decide to explore this era for the new canon, they take their queue from this classic game. Apr 25, 2014 chris taylor is the author of how star wars conquered the universe, the first complete history of the star wars franchise and its fandom. Dec 25, 2015 comic book publisher dark horse has been heavily involved in the star wars universe for the last decade. This is my third such article, covering 2017s releases.
Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Btw the i really liked the aftermath trilogy, definitely check it out i read all my books but i have a friend who has been listening to them on audiogy or something, im not entirely sure. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best noncanon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Three books, four major villains of the star wars universe if your tastes run to the dark side. New star wars canon novel reveals what happens after. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. For a certain generation, the answer may be yes star wars fans who grew up in the 80s, 90s, and early. 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.
It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to the force awakens. Im looking for a chronological order of all of star wars books, comics and games a. As io9 reports, while much of the expanded universe canon that defined star wars in the 1990s and 2000s has been sidelined by disney, the concept of a new republic arising in the. The book sets up events in the galaxy after rotj and gives you a peak into different peoples lives and how that destruction of the death star and the following propaganda from both rebel.
In her most recent appearance in chuck wendigs aftermath, she introduced herself as an admiral. By book i am going to be refering to the original novels that are part of the new star wars canon as approved by the lucasfilm story group. 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. Jedi lost, by cavan scott just about as far back as we can go with current canon media, this one dives into the backstory of christopher lees notorious darth tyranus, the sith formerly known as dooku, following him from childhood to roughly a decade before phantom menace with a framing story set during the clone wars. All listed chronologically based on the events they describe. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. Jun 27, 2015 a canon is anything that is accepted as having actually happened or occurred in the collection or universe in question and in the case of star wars that would mean any movie including prequels or television series already aired, as well as any books or comics approved by the lucasfilm story group. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the jedi. Mar 17, 2015 as a post on reveals, aftermath is the first book in a trilogy designed to span the timeframe between 1983s jedi and this years star wars. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels.
Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered canon. Its not exactly earthshattering, but darth maul volume 1 is a satisfying addition to the star wars comic book canon that is. Leader of the mandalorian skull squadron, fenn rau fought on the side of the republic during the clone wars, saving master deepa bilaba and her padawan, caleb dume who became kanan jarrus after surviving order 66, during the third battle of mygeedo. Fact book aimed at young adults w mostly known material and some new statistical info.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. It is an excellent primer for rebels and is something that any fan of that series will enjoy for that reason alone. You can use the search box to narrow results in real time. The star wars new canon book club is a fan podcast dedicated to three guys love of star wars, the new books, and their desire to get maximum enjoyment out of the new trilogy. Nov 18, 2016 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. As io9 reports, while much of the expanded universe canon that defined star wars in the 1990s and 2000s has been sidelined by disney, the concept of a new. Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. In a lot of ways, lost stars is perhaps the perfect star wars book.
That makes for a fastpaced five book arc which includes some guest appearances by darth sidious and cad bane, among others. Shattered empire are the first stories to come out which will begin to outline the new star wars canon. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. Its not exactly earthshattering, but darth maul volume 1 is a satisfying addition to the star wars comic book canon that is well worth your time.
We know she rose through the ranks of the rebellion to become commander of phoenix squadron, and, ultimately, the general syndulla present on yavin when jyn and. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This will be the first canon book to introduce thrawn into the star wars universe. Comic book publisher dark horse has been heavily involved in the star wars universe for the last decade. Aftermath is a canon novel by chuck wendig and published by del. New star wars canon novel reveals what happens after return. Star wars has existed longer on the page than on the big screen. But fosters luke and leia adventure isnt actually the first star wars book. As someone who grew up on the old extended universe, thats saying a lot. A canon is anything that is accepted as having actually happened or occurred in the collection or universe in question and in the case of star wars that would mean any movie including prequels or television series already aired, as well as any books or comics approved by the lucasfilm story group. He says that most of the books are better that way, though i like the old school method of holding the actual book in my hand. But can jesse lead them through the wild first 12 episodes of.
Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. This is my least favourite book in the new era canon. The buy now and preorder buttons link to the books amazon page for which we get a small percentage. Chuck wendig star wars aftermath trilogy 3 book collection.
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