Everything that happened after star wars episode 6. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. A litany of books, comics, games, and other information have slowly but surely began to fill in one of the most fascinating and important eras in star wars history that havent gotten a movie yet. The rise of skywalker seems so far, far away for now.
Under the leadership of a renegade jedi named count dooku, thousands of solar systems threaten to break away from the galactic republic. The rebel alliance has destroyed the death star, defeated darth vader and emperor palpatine, and driven out the remnants of the old imperial starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. 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 empire strikes back, this concluding volume is a well designed hardcover book displaying the thrilling scripting work of mr. This is where del reys handydandy timeline comes into play. The quality of those books in particular is quite high, and the narrative is largely about the same characters as in the movies. Star wars novels to fill gap between return of the jedi.
It is derived from and includes most official star wars books. Watch the seeds of anakin skywalkers transformation take root in star wars. Which star wars book series takes place immediately after. Episode iii revenge of the sith, and just after the empires rise. New star wars books offer a glimpse at the galaxy after. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars.
Revenge of the sith, the beloved animated series added new depth to classic characters like obiwan kenobi, anakin skywalker, darth maul, and boba fett, introduced us to a whole legion of. Attack of the clones picks up with the story of anakin skywalker, now a sassy jedi apprentice with a tiny side. A new hope this was added for the april 10th, 1981 rerelease came out after the book b. According to wikipedia, kathy tyers the truce at bakura looks like the first book after return of the jedi chronologically that being said, ive always considered timothy zahns thrawn trilogy starting with heir to the empire to be my standin for episodes 79. If youre new to star wars books in general, you might want to check. The star wars movies were a total success and they still are in our days. Can someone explain what happened between episode 6.
After much effort, han solo is rescued from the clutches of jabba the hutt, a very fat thing. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The rise of skywalker might have marked the end of the skywalker saga, but even though luke, leia, and han are gone, theres still more star wars magic yet to be had we might not have. 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. Jul 12, 2009 the thrawn trilogy, also known as the heir to the empire trilogy, is a series of bestselling novels written by timothy zahn.
Billy dee williams as lando calrissian in star wars. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. Now that the star wars expanded universe has been rebooted, the series that takes place right after return of the jedi in the new canon is the aftermath trilogy. The novels are set in the expanded universe of the star wars galaxy approximately five years after the events depicted in the film star wars episode vi. The empire suffered a serious blow with the destruction of the death star, but many imperial factions remained. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. The screenplay is by lawrence kasdan and george lucas from a story by lucas, who was also the executive producer. There should absolutely be a book about a battle of. Jul 28, 2016 everything that happened after star wars episode 6. Was star wars a book series before it was a film series. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10. Star wars episodes one, two and three, although making up the prequel trilogy, came to theaters after four, five and six.
Yoda, close to death, tells luke that leia is his sister. The movies were extraordinary and the sceneries were really detailed and it was like you were actually reading the books. The first star wars novel was published in 1976 in the decades since, dozens of books set in the galaxy far, far away have been released, stories for all ages starring the likes of luke. This article is about star wars episodes vii, viii, and ix. Six jedi masters, twelve jedi knights, and fifty thousand men, women, and children. There are so many star wars books for fans to read and consume. Ten years after the events of episode i, star wars episode ii. But it could be getting closer with the release of new star wars books and comics that will feature events beyond the. But if you do decide that the star wars books other than the infinities comic series are canon, then you might want to start with the book heir to the empire by timothy zahn, which is the first published book that takes place after episode 6 though there have been some newer ones that take place between this book and episode 6. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Videos about star wars books both canon and legends. Star wars aftermath trilogy 3 books collection set by chuck wendig.
Just updated today may 26, 2018 to add the ewok movies and revelations, and to add the genres and ratings. Almost as long as there have been star wars movies, there have been star wars books. Which star wars books that take place after episode 6 are. With so much up in the air, the announcement of another star wars film so soon after the release of the rise of skywalker is a bit puzzling. Return of the jedi 4 aby the mandalorian 11 aby resistance 34 aby. Not a whole lot is known about lukes adventures after. While marvel controls most of the star wars franchise comic book output these days, idw are no strangers to the scene. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. The clone wars are available to stream on disney plus. Starting from the marriage of han and leia, and eventually the birth of their son ben who became kylo ren. Star wars timeline from phantom menace to rise of skywalker. The second and third books of the trilogy, aftermath. Jack died march 31 at a hospital in surrey, england, his agent jill mccullough said.
Jan 10, 20 where to begin with star wars books emmet asherperrin. Heir to the empire is part of the star wars expanded universe, and takes place five years after the events of return of the jedi. Star wars movie series in chronological order imdb. Nov 10, 2015 like the two previous books in this series, star wars. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. After watching rebels and meeting thrawn, i decided to pick up thrawn, alliances and treason and i am really enjoying them so i was trying to find recommendations for more books focused less. Did vader know leia was his daughter after sensing luke had a.
Solo a star wars story 2018 due for a may 25 release date 41 years exactly since the release of the original, episode iv, solo is the first chronological introduction we get into one of. Apr 17, 2020 this is a legends story for darth vader and luke skywalker with information found within the legends novels star wars. Like the two previous books in this series, star wars. What happened between star wars episode 6 and 7 screenrant. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. Taking place ten years after the events of 1999s episode i. Which star wars book series takes place immediately after episode 6.
Episode one came to theaters in 1999, two in 2002 and three in 2005. Galaxy, jason fry, disney lucasfilm press, book 1 of the star wars rebels. In claudia grays bloodline, leia shows her frustration at how uninvolved luke is, and has been for several years. Dec, 2019 this star wars article contains spoilers for the mandalorian episode six of the mandalorian, the prisoner, introduces a brand new team of human and alien characters.
The thrawn trilogy, also known as the heir to the empire trilogy, is a series of bestselling novels written by timothy zahn. Though the show was originally canceled in 2014, disney brought the series back for 12 final episodes in. The jedi path and book of sith deluxe box set star wars gifts, sith book, jedi code, star wars book set by daniel wallace aug 12, 2014. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess, leia, darth vader and more continue. Episode vi return of the jedi is a 1983 american epic space opera film directed by richard marquand. The star wars sequel trilogy is a film trilogy within the star wars saga that begins thirty years after the ending of star wars.
The aftermath trilogy is a trilogy of novels written by author chuck wendig. The trilogy consists of episodes vii through ix, chronologically following the prequel trilogy episodes iiii. After all, the former clone trooper was still alive and well at the end of star wars rebels, and hes one of the biggest breakout stars from both that and the clone wars. Still, were all aboard for the next era of star wars. And not just that, but the clone wars will be returning with 12 new episodes in february, 2020 when clone wars executive producermastermind dave filoni introduced the teaser trailer at san diego comiccon, dropping the news that the show was coming back, fans far and. 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. George lucas books list of books by author george lucas. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown.
Check out the brief synopsis and cover for aftermath below, courtesy of lucas books senior editor jen heddle. Among those titles is a new book trilogy that will bridge the gaps between episode 6 and episode 7, starting with. Discovery while i can quote the majority of original star wars trilogy, and spout plot connections from characters in any series of the star wars universe, and can bemoan the. Aug 18, 2010 but if you do decide that the star wars books other than the infinities comic series are canon, then you might want to start with the book heir to the empire by timothy zahn, which is the first published book that takes place after episode 6 though there have been some newer ones that take place between this book and episode 6. This is the one to read if youre looking for something that will be consistent with the force awakens. The end of the special edition of return of the jedi sees many planets in the star wars galaxy celebrating the fall of the empire.
Star wars adventures to show story after the rise of. Episode vi return of the jedi and focuses around a conflict between the first order, a military state and successor to the galactic empire, and the resistance, a military group formed to oppose the first order the films are produced by lucasfilm president kathleen. 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. The phantom menace takes place about 32 before the battle of.
The newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since 2014. From lucasfilm comes the first of the star wars standalone films, rogue one. What are all the things that happened between episode 6. Just updated june 5, 2018 to put a note on revelations that says unofficial, and to put solo. Star wars the skywalker saga 9movie collection movies on. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the. A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring these classic characters. In many star wars circles, this year is referred to as 9 aby or 9 years after the battle of yavin, referring to the iconic space battle from a new hope where luke destroyed the first death star. The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors. Episode ii attack of the clones, the second episode of creator george lucas prequel trilogy, released on may 16, 2002. A queens diary pages 28end dk readers star wars junior scholastic.
But aftermath, a new novel by chuck wendig, is going to show us. The clone wars, and comics, books, and video games published after april of that year. With 40 years of movies, tv shows, comics, video games, novels and reference books, youd be hardpressed to ever run out of stories to read about the star wars universe, past and present. Since the force awakens, that question has gotten a little more difficult to.
I am a jedi i am a droid i am a pilot i am a queen. The clone wars added new elements to the star wars galaxy like nothing else that had come before it. Star wars legends, formerly known as the expanded universe abbreviated eu, encompasses every one of the licensed, fictional background stories of the star wars universe, outside of the original six star wars films produced by george lucas and certain other material such as star wars. This book centers leia and is set around six years before the force awakens. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. The rise of skywalker in december of this year, disney will release three more star wars films on dec. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Just updated today may 25, 2018 to get rogue one and solo in the right order and add episode 9. The novels bring back thrawn in a fashion, and help tie off some loose ends, but also leaves the door open for the next chapter of the star wars universe. There are many theories as to why they were released out of chronological order besides the obvious of. No if you want to get technical, the film originally titled star wars, and later retitled star wars. Goodwin, and specifically, the detailed penciling technique of mr. The upcoming relaunch of star wars adventures is set to break new ground by telling the first story set after the rise of skywalker, and by extension, the skywalker saga.
If we know nothing about episode viii we really know nothing about episode ix, except that mark hamill is rumored to be in it. Twd season 6 casting interviews bestworst lists rumors. For the first trilogy of films that were produced after the original trilogy, see star wars prequel trilogy. After a jedi ambush, the sith mining ship omen lies wrecked on a remote, unknown planet. The years between episodes 6 and 7 were full of unrest.
All novels subsequently published after disneys purchase in 2012 are considered official star wars. Ten years after the invasion of naboo, the galaxy is on the brink of civil war. We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology. The clone wars are now available to stream on the service. So, ive always been a big fan of villains especially when it comes to star wars. Episodes ivi the phantom menace, attack of the clones, revenge of the sith, a new hope, the empire strikes back, and return of the jedi. Star wars the rise of skywalker the galactic guide. Tokyopop star wars episode i storybooks random house watch out, jar jar. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. Episode viii the last jedi as general ematt, as well as solo. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the. Clone wars, and comics, books, and video games published after april of that year.