The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. The best star wars novels from the new canon and legends. My top 10 star wars canon books these are excluding all legends eu books and im also not including the novelizations of the films. In star warss early days, there were a few novels that just kind of left everyone wondering what kind of drugs the author was using.
The blueskinned grand admiral made his official canon entry in the third season of star wars. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. The 20 best star wars books of all time canon and legends. Ranking star wars postjedi canon books and comics paste. This was mainly because back then, the people in charge, bantam books, were basically just letting a lot of scifi authors try their hand at the universe and see what they came up with. It has been said that this trilogy is the keystone of the entire expanded. Sep 28, 2012 top 10 most significant star wars tiein novels. Bane path of destruction should be on of the top books no matter what. See, before disney took over, star wars had a huge amount of extra material novels, comics, etc. With one of the most highly respected additions to star wars legends, timothy zahn began his epic thrawn trilogy with the novel heir to the empire. With hundreds of tales available for all ages, theres something for everyone.
The darth bane trilogy takes place 1,000 years before the events of the movies, and at a time where the sith were in great number. There has been no piece of star wars new canon media that i have not enjoyed. The high republic mixedmedia series, now seems like a great time to look back on the novelizations, stand alones, and the 20 best star wars books of all time canon and legends read more. Ten years after episode i, we come to attack of the clones. The term classic can get thrown around a lot undeservedly, but in the case of this classic star wars collection, the term is very appropriate. Star wars gained many fans thanks to its numerous films, but theres more to the galaxy than just major movie releases. A fantastic series of books that take place during the clone wars are the star wars republic commando novels. If you read the original trilogy novelizations, they make some departures from on. If youre a star wars fan, theres a good chance youve read a star wars. Born a child of privilege, dooku was, for a time, a promising. The clone wars, and comics, books, and video games published after april of that year. 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.
Get ready to expand your knowledge of jedi, sith, and the rest of the galaxy. Watchmojo top 10 star wars new canon novelscomic books. May 04, 2019 15 best books from the defunct star wars expanded universe photos even though were in a new era of star wars, its always good to look back at where weve been in the long. Best new star wars canon books 102 books goodreads. For all we know it could be fleshed out more in later canon stories or source books, well have to wait and see. The expanded edition tag refers to the inclusion of content not included in the film, namely scenes that have been added to or expanded upon from the film. 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. The second prequel finds jedi master count dooku initiating a civil war and leading a. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered. Stackpole this book featured a lot of star wars firsts, most notable being the first eu book to be told from a firstperson perspective. Thats where youtinis ideal reading order comes into play.
Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. The best star wars books to read first a getting started guide. Mar 23, 2019 not all star wars books were created equally, though. It also features a character not seen in a feature film at that time. Those two books were the worst books i have ever read in the star wars theme. A new dawn hits the sweet spot of keeping the star wars magic of old while working with newer characters from the animated series star wars rebels. 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. I cannot say i hated or disliked any entire book, but there are some things in some books i. If you have seen the movies you can pick up any one of these novels and enjoy it. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. The newspaper strip took place between the events of the first.
Oct 10, 2019 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. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. I surveyed fansites and blogs to find identify the 10 most significant star wars tieins amongst fans. Between may the fourth and the episode vii cast reveal, star wars mania is back in full swing, so now feels like the perfect time to rank. Search for your favorite topics and vote on top 10. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. However, these are the top 10 star wars canon novels that are a mustread for all book lovers and lovers of star wars films 10. While most of them are no longer canonical and belong to the star wars legends brand, there are some that were left as canon. Plus you have the comics, novels, and variety of animated series to keep up with.
The clone wars rumble on for two years, as detailed in six seasons of the clone wars animated tv show, one of the few things from before disney bought star wars to remain in the official canon. Top 10 standalone star wars novels the star wars report. So far, many star wars canon books have been released, and book lovers have given positive feedback. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with. Aug 21, 2012 here is a list of 10 standalone star wars novels that could be a jumping on point for someone new to the eu.
Here are the 20 best adventures across both legends and the new canon. Comics legends archie goodwin and al williamson began a star wars newspaper strip in 1981 which has been reformated and collected in this beautiful graphic novel. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. Zahns latest novel tells the master tacticians origin and rise through the ranks of the.
The 10 best star wars legends books, ranked screenrant. 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. And in 2014, to much fan protest, they were designated non canon as the star wars legends, with a new series of novels interwoven into the canon taking their place. They began shortly after the films debuted in the late 1970s, and scores have been written. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. This wiki has been updated 10 times since it was first published in february of 2018. Many star wars fans are not particularly happy about the new movies, and some feel that disney threw out the baby with the bathwater when it came to the expanded universe. Even 35 years after it was first released, star wars remains big business.
The star wars eu both canon and legends, like anything, is very manageable with a bit of direction. Top 10 of the best star wars books that are actually canon. Not to mention a plethora of star wars canon helper guides stay tuned for more information on. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. 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. Apr 10, 2020 top 10 worst things done by the cast of tiger king.
Top 10 strongest canon force users star wars universe. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best noncanon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. 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 20, 2017 i wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list. I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list. And star wars episode iii is a master piece by matthew stover. It used to be that all of the eu was considered canon unless directly. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. I think it gets built up quite heavily around most star wars subreddits and while it is good, i dont think its for everyone and distant 11 and 12 for the first aftermath book and heir to the jedi. The expanded universe was rebranded as star wars legends, but it was far from forgotten by its fans or the authors of the new canon novels. Almost as long as there have been star wars movies, there have been star wars books.
Many authors have been contracted to write all sorts of stories that add on to the star wars saga. A list of top 10 of the best star wars books that are actually canon. They either included everything being published, or. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away. The book is set before rebels and tells the story of how kanan jarrus and hera syndulla met. Taking place five years after return of the jedi, it shows how the galaxy was reshaped after the empires destruction with a peace treaty between the empires remnants and the rebel alliance. There are plenty that are better than others, so were ranking the 10 best star wars canonical books. I cannot say i hated or disliked any entire book, but there are some things in some books i didnt care for, etc. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals.
It follows the adventures of rogue squadron pilot and jedi pupil corran horn, and his desperate attempt to rescue his wife from the invids pirates. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. Legends splinter of the minds eye by alan dean foster the first star wars novel gives us a hint of what. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson.
They either included everything being published, or left off the. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. 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. Expanded edition is the novelization of the 2018 film of the same name, directed by ron howard.
Since the release of the original film in 1977, books have been a way for fans to get into the expanded star wars universe and read about character backstories and untold plots. 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. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. Actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. The rise of skywalker, we still cant help but love some of these great legendsexpanded universe graphic novels. As experts on the matter, weve chosen five foundational books that we believe everyone at the beginning of their eu adventures should read first. Watchmojo top 10 star wars canon books you should read. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered canon.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. 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. Mar 19, 2020 top 10 toughest doom monsters that took all your ammo. Jun 10, 2017 my top 10 star wars canon books these are excluding all legends eu books and im also not including the novelizations of the films. I much enjoyed the solo film, and also enjoyed its novel version. Featured suggestion top 10 movies that proved that the pg rating is not the answer by leonardo klotz. Different people have authored them, so each has its unique perspective and insights. There are over 20 canon star wars comics, all of which are notable reads with different storylines. Padme amidala was a central character in the star wars prequels, and her leap. From toys to games to artwork, posters and especially books, its force remains strong. This series of books follows the omega squad, which is a group of clone troopers.
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