The new canon policy at lucasfilm was announced on april 25th, 2014. Star wars timeline of canon movies, books and comics. Three books, four major villains of the star wars universe if your tastes run to the dark side. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand.
Darth maul is a comic book miniseries, set in the prequel era. The clone wars battle tales is a canon trade paperback that collects the fivepart comic book series star wars adventures. Heading up marvels first star wars comic in years and the first as part of the new canon led by. Read over 75,000 comics and over 700 free comics available from publishers such as marvel, dc, image, boom, idw, top shelf, and oni press on your iphone, ipad. Along with star wars rebels, marvels comic book lines have helped to heal that wound and paint in the corners of the galaxy as we await the. Star wars comic series timeline star wars canon timeline. Set 5000 years before the battle of yavin, the old republicera tale offered an exciting look at the jedi and siths past, but it also drew up some outthere origins for the darksiders. Since disney acquired the rights to the franchise back in 2012, much of the star wars expanded universe, which consisted of video game storylines, films and comic books, was rebranded as star wars. Make a case for why your sacred cow deserves the distinction of comic book canon in the comments section, and keep the dialog. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. The first chapter in the new star wars comic canon enters with a bang.
The highest level was the original star wars films, and statements by george lucas. The rise of skywalker takes a part of the dark empire comic book series and makes it official canon. You can click the button below to switch between the two release dates. Palpatines return answered in 30 year old star wars comic. A frequently updated list of every star wars comic series in the official canon. This was done to make room for new stories, as disney announced that the star wars comics would return to marvel comics. Hello there and welcome to star wars comics in canon. Ive also heard some of the expanded universe is canon, is this the comic book of what is canon in the legends comics. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Star wars viewcomic reading comics online for free 2019. Does last jedi make darth revan official star wars canon. Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star wars comics from 1977 to 1986, are once again publishing star wars titles that started in 2015. Allow me to present to you this timeline of marvel star wars. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity.
Star wars canon timeline ready steady cut featured. Return to a time of great upheaval in the galaxy, the final years of the republic, in this. The fiveissue series was published monthly by marvel comics. The thrawn trilogy by mike baron, olivier vatine, fred blanchard, edvin biukovic, and terry dodson. Marvel trade paperbackshardcovers, collections nonmarvel, and graphic novels are listed here. The star wars canon is growing, but theres still a whole universe of great non canon stories out there for devoted fans. Marvel trade paperbackshardcovers, collections nonmarvel, and graphic novels are listed on their own collections tpbhc page. Star wars marvel reading order comic book reading orders. In fiction, canon is the material accepted as officially part of the story in the fictional universe of that story. The star wars canon originally existed on several levels. Its got the same gritty, crimenoir tone and picks up pretty much right where frank millers landmark series left off. Star comics 3504 34th st, lubbock, texas 79410 rated 4. Jan 21, 2016 ranking star wars postjedi canon books and comics. Are the marvel star wars legends comic books canon.
This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Not included are other reprints and variant covers. Other people who have worn the costume are peter klaptin and william jonson origin. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Star wars disney canon graphic novel series by jason aaron. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Im excited that well be able to share his new adventures with both gumby enthusiasts and new fans. The series is presented as little vignettes about the lives of the characters, with each issue being characterdriven. New canon star wars characters who need their own comic.
Comic book publisher dark horse has been heavily involved in the star wars universe for the last decade. While the tv series will soon end, there are lots of places fans can discover more about their favorite rebels characters. There have certainly been plenty of books and comics that have expanded upon the next generation series although star treks canon. Forces of destiny continues the adventures of many fanfavorite characters, but it might also confirm that one obscure character is now definitely canon. Star wars disney canon graphic novel series 83 primary works 90 total works a list of star wars trade paperback and hardcover graphic novels considered canon by. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon december 25, 2015 by michael kozlowski 4 comments in april 2014 lucasfilm. This is the canon for the expanded universe, it is for the comics, novels, video games etc. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people. Episode i the phantom menace and explores the origins and early days of darth maul, an antagonist in the 1999 prequel trilogy film. The artwork in this book, by alex maleev, is fantastic.
Related series star wars disney canon graphic novels. Kevin forest moreau has written about music, comics and pop culture for publications including creative loafing, gambit weekly, the sunday paper, paste magazine, and others. Complete canon comic series 125 in chronological order. 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. All listed chronologically based on the events they describe. Star wars fans have launched a petition to have the last jedi removed from the franchises canon. Interested in getting into marvels new star wars expanded universe, but youre not sure what comics are canon, or where to start. Comics published prior to 2015 have been rebranded as noncanon with the designation legends. Read dark horse digital comics on your internetconnected laptop and desktop. The complex system was maintained by leland chee, a lucasfilm employee. The character first appeared in the comic books released in the 70s and 80s under the. The petition, posted to, has earned merely 1,800 signatures by the time of publishing but each came within a day of the petitions launch by georgia native henry walsh.
It began publication on february 01, 2017, and concluded on july 19, 2017. It is not a continuation from the dark horse star wars series. New canon star wars characters who need their own comic books. With the animated series steven universe ending, creator rebecca sugar has denied the story will continue in comics. Visit for first looks at star wars comics, exclusive book excerpts, and more. Star wars timeline gold star wars datapad swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. Its sequel, spirits of ash and foam was released on july 8, 2014. Picard has a great comic book tiein from the shows. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars.
Bby stands for years before the battle of yavin, which occurred. The list contains all disney and marvel officially released and published stories. Its not the realistic style that most of the other marvel star wars books have, but its very welldone, and most importantly, it fits the book very well. After just over a year with this rapidly expanding canon, there are already characters worthy of standing alongside prereset fan favorites like mara jade and the solo children. My official star wars canon key comic book listguide. As of february 2017, the series has been rebooted under melanie gillman writer and katy farina artist. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. No other fiction genre comes close to comic books when it comes to the concept of canon. I was a little uncertain how marvel would continue dark horses star wars comic legacy, but this issue certainly doesnt disappoint. Tag and bink are the main characters in a star wars spoof series of comic books that parody. Use trello to collaborate, communicate and coordinate on all of your projects. Perhaps just as impressive as the line art is the coloring work of paul mounts, who does a great job of accentuating the pictures. Dec 25, 2015 here are the only star wars books that are considered canon.
And he may very well have given hardcore star wars fans one big, shiny gift in the form of finally making darth revan canon. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. Greg weisman is an american comic book and animation writer and producer, best known as the cocreator of gargoyles and as the supervising producer of the spectacular spiderman. Cowritten by the shows supervising producer kristen beyer, it counts in terms of canon. It is often contrasted with, or used as the basis for, works of fan fiction. Dec 02, 2019 making sense of the books and comics in the new star wars canon is tough. Comic single issues and directors cut reprints that add new behindthescenes material are listed here. This timeline is organized by chronology, as defined by the lucasfilm story group. This is a fairly recent old eu comic, but its based on an even older and much beloved star wars series set just after return. At first i was skeptical about the new marvel comics takeover of star wars, but my ideas were shattered when i read this.
Comics published prior to 2015 have been rebranded as noncanon. The comics canon the podcast that renders judgment on the. Any thing star wars that has not been officially confirmed whether it is canon or not falls under scanon. Star wars disney canon graphic novel series 83 primary works 90 total works a list of star wars trade paperback and hardcover graphic novels considered canon by the lucasfilm story group in publication order. On the 8th of april marvel released the star wars legends epic collection volume 1. Trello is the visual collaboration platform that gives teams perspective on projects. Ive noticed since the launch of the new star wars comic book canon that there is no list andor guide to what comics are key issues and why they are significant. Weisman also worked as producer on the young justice animated series.
This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. This page is for chris robinson who was star the longest. Working together, well be able to create a new chapter in the characters rich history. This is a timeline of comics considered canon in the new continuity. The comic book did take some peculiar routes with the sith, on the other hand, that could trip up current star wars mythology. Comic single issues are listed on the comic issues page. 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. Ranking star wars postjedi canon books and comics paste. Star wars comic returns a dark jedi legend to canon.
Jaxxon the green rabbit is now part of official star wars. The final episodes of star wars rebels are here starting tonight on disney xd at 8. Since the release of star wars episode vii, what star wars. Jan 25, 2017 the comic book did take some peculiar routes with the sith, on the other hand, that could trip up current star wars mythology. The old expanded universe eu now known as legends encompassed all of the officially licensed stories from the star wars universe. Steven universe creator shoots down incanon comic rumors. And this isnt even the first time idw has published. Yes, while it cant be confirmed just yet, it looks like the beloved figure from star wars legends may be making the trip to the new star wars canon. The new canon has changed the way i view the jedi and while they are no longer the perfect protectors about whom ben kenobi waxed poetic in the original trilogy, they are far more nuanced, and far more interesting, for having been roughed up a. Star wars comics, non canon now, for some non canon, old eu aka star wars legends stuff if you were obsessed with timothy zahns thrawn trilogy. Hello rcomicbooks, ive noticed since the launch of the new star wars comic book canon that there is no list andor guide to what comics.
Hush is canon, but all star batman and robin is not. Marvels main star wars comic is set just after the destruction of the first death star, and the events of a new hope. Does this belong in the pantheon of great comicbook storiesthe comics canon. There is, however, several key issues and lists out there, like this that help with vol. The first reason is that most comic books, a 70 year genre, come on a monthly basis and can. Jul 04, 2019 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. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. Picard is getting a prequel novel and comic series.
Jul 26, 2014 marvel comics launches new star wars in january. His first novel, rain of the ghosts was released on december 3, 20. Canon, in regards to comic books, is what is considered to be real, what. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. The alternative terms mythology, timeline, universe and continuity are often used, with the first of these being used especially to refer to a richly detailed fictional canon requiring a large degree of. Star trek provides examples of two extremes regarding canon and comic. This reading order contains all the star wars comics published since marvel reacquired the license from dark horse.
Jaxxon, the lepi smuggler or green rabbit, is making a return for the star wars adventure comic series. The terminator movies are not canon where their comic books and discussions about said. So apparently while han solo was running luke and obiwan to alderaan, he. Your local comic shop often has a different release date than other retailers up to several weeks. The art is great and the story is fun and exciting and really evokes the feel of a new hope. 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. Allow me to present to you this timeline of marvel star wars canon comics presented in chronological order. These are the only comics currently considered canon. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. Set 5000 years before the battle of yavin, the old republicera tale offered an exciting look at the jedi and siths past, but it also. Although lists like these are great, most are not updated.
May 04, 2017 new canon star wars characters who need their own comic books. The new, incanon star wars comic just did something. My official star wars canon key comic book listguide discussion icbooks submitted 2 years ago by theonlynoah. 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. The steven universe comic series is a monthly comic book series that originally started in august 2014.