The thrawn trilogy consists of three star wars legends novels by author timothy zahn. West end games the star wars expanded universe timeline. The timeline now divides the entire star wars saga into three eras. While the new republic struggles to decide what to do with the deadly sun crusher a new doomsday weapon stolen from the empire by han solo the renegade imperial admiral daala uses her fleet of star destroyers to conduct guerrilla warfare on peacefull planets. This timeline includes published, unpublished, and ambiguouslycanonical star wars stories. The birth of an emperor this seems to be the most logical place to start, when the current sith emperor was born. Anderson 12 aby a planet of twilight 1997, by barbara hambly 12 aby a. A much lesser known period in the star wars timeline is the old republic. They were originally released by dark horse comics between december 1991 and october 1992 as a 6issue bimonthly series, which were later compiled and sold as trade paperback. The old republic series with new miniseries the lost suns updated 3911 03092011. Star wars novel timeline swbookzone shows star wars book. Six years after the fall of the empire in return of the jedi, the battle. Dark empire ii whitman, john, veitch, tom, cygan, john, jameson, nick on. Feb 27, 2020 the classic star wars trilogy continues in the empire strikes back 1980 and return of the jedi 1983.
Revenge of the sith 2005, by matthew stover 19 bby a lords of the sith. That was the month that opened up the floodgates for star wars comic book fans. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Dark empire is available for download now from marvel. Aftermath star wars by chuck wendig the exhilarating conclusion to the new york times bestselling trilogy set in the years between return of the jedi and the force awakens. Episode vi return of the jedi tales from jabbas palace mandalorian armor book 1 of the bounty hunter wars slave ship book 2 of the bounty hunter wars hard merchandise book 3 of the bounty hunter wars the truce at bakura 5 aby dark forces. The six issues of dark empire featured familiar characters, but the setting was brand new. Marvel was completely able to repurpose dark horse star wars comics as if they were their own.
Empire had an erratic schedule and timeline so the issues are out of order. There were no new movies on the horizon, the marvel comic series had stopped in 1987 and the kenner toys were also something from the past. Dark empire dark empire ii empires end dark horse comics started making star wars comics in 1991, 4 years after marvel quit publishing them, and it started with a bang. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. Crimson empire, the story of the last imperial guardsman, returns after over a decade of anticipation. Star wars books timeline page 2 of 7 star wars timeline.
It was published in 1991, and forms the first entry in a threepart saga followed by star wars volume 2. Narration for the abridged audio versions was performed by anthony daniels. Additionally, all the digital versions of the old dark horse comics will now have the. The high republic, initially promoted as project luminous, is a subseries of the star wars media franchise set during the high republic subera of the age of republic, set 200 years before the events of the skywalker saga and 800 years after the fall of the old republic. One of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of the galactic empire, grand admiral thrawn is also one of the most captivating characters in the star wars universe, from his introduction in bestselling author timothy zahns classic heir to the empire through his continuing adventures in dark force rising, the last command, and. August 29, 2019 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. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. 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.
It consists of a sixissue limited series written by tom veitch and drawn by. The story follows on from the events of the original trilogy of films, and is set a few years after the victory of the rebels as seen in return of the jedi. Dark empire is a star wars comic book metaseries produced by dark horse comics. The era of the old republic is a dark and dangerous time, as jedi knights valiantly.
Light of the jedi in the old republic era the high republic. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. Not according to the timeline published in the front of star wars. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. They take place in 9 aby, about five years after star wars. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing. From 1987 to 1998, the pennsylvania based company west end games released official star wars roleplaying game sourcebooks, adventure supplements, guides, and the star wars adventure journal, all of which contained new stories set in the star wars universe, some as prose, but most as adventure scenarios for use in the game. All three series, plus a sourcebook, would be combined in a hardbound omnibus in 2010. Jamie is a publishingbook nerd who makes a living by wrangling words together into some sense of coherence. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Mirith sinn is the only one willing to trust kanos, but neither of them is aware of the extent of the imperials plans. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. This era took place long before the events that happen in episode i. Around the same time, the special editions of the original trilogy were released, but before the prequels came out. This is the novelization of the empire strikes back put out in hardcover around the 25th anniversary of star wars. If you are new to the world of star wars comics, or want to collect them in a easytofollow fasion, the task on where to start can be daunting.
Unlike most creators you see on this site, george lucas has never written a star wars novel, but instead commissioned dozens and dozens of other writers such as john jackson miller, kevin j. Star wars fans debate the best scene in the empire strikes. But, in this case, the book in question was a 19911992 comic book miniseries called dark empire, published by dark horse comics back when. They really brought back some of the sense of ancient mysteries in the star wars universe. Dark disciple july 2015, by christie golden between 22 and 19 bby a revenge of the sith episode iii star wars episode iii. There are also three unabridged audiobook versions, read by chuck. It is the same novel that was released originally with the added addition of an introduction by george lucas. The canon timeline collects only hardback novels falling under the new star wars canon since the april 25th announcement. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10. Lucasfilm reveals official timeline of the star wars saga. Dark empire abridged by veitch, tom, cygan, john, williams, billy dee isbn. How dark empire kickstarted star wars comics for a new generation. The callista trilogy children of the jedi 1995, by barbara hambly 12 aby a darksaber 1995, by kevin j.
Collecting the complete dark empire saga dark empire, dark empire ii, and empire s endthis star wars hardcover is a handsome musthave. Grand admiral thrawn faces the ultimate test of his loyalty to the empire in this epic star wars novel from bestselling author timothy zahn. The star war series its formed by three books and has the most famous ever created book characters like luke skywalker, princess leila or the most powerful villain ever, dark vader. Featuring detailed illustrations of the fascinating aliens and creatures that fill the star wars universe, this collectible gift book is a musthave for fans across the galaxy. Grand admiral thrawn, native name mitthrawnuruodo, is a fictional character in the star wars franchise. 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. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. These are the iconic stories of luke skywalker, leia organa, han solo, and darth vader. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Dark empire was a series of comic books written by tom veitch and illustrated by cam kennedy.
And in the end, sith and jedi, republic and empire, must do something theyve never done. The name generally applies to both the original dark empire, as well as its two sequels dark empire ii and empire s end. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends continuity. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. The phantom menace, in the era of the glorious high republic, the noble and wise jedi knights must face a frightening threat to themselves, the galaxy, and the force itself. Increase your comic book collection and enjoy reading this comic book featuring dark horses kir kanos. Even looking back, i have to say dark empire really produces an emotional response like no other work in the expanded universe timeline.
Inuniverse, the initiating event of the subfranchise is the great disaster involving the antagonistic. This reboot cleaned up the entire timeline, with at the time of the announcement only the 6 movies and the clone wars cartoon film and television series now existing as official canon. Introduced in the 1991 timothy zahn novel heir to the empire, he is an imperial military commander who has taken control of the galactic empire s remaining forces five years after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. A chronology of star wars games cheese talks to himself. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. Dark empire i was a sixissue limited series published bimonthly in 1991 and 1992, dark empire ii was also a sixissue limited series published from 1994 to 1995 and empires end, twoissue limited series published in 1995. A series of star wars comic books dark empire, dark empire ii and empires end often all three together collectively called dark empire released between 1991 and 1992. It may be hard to imagine for some people, but around 1988 star wars was dead. Dark empire dark empire ii empire s end dark horse comics started making star wars comics in 1991, 4 years after marvel quit publishing them, and it started with a bang. How dark empire kickstarted star wars comics for a new. The old republic era is the oldest era of the star wars timeline spanning. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas.
For example, this does not include all the ancient prehistory stories of the jedi from the time of the sith. Dec 10, 2019 below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon. Star wars is an epic space opera franchise created by american film producer, screenwriter and director george lucas. Some moments were really wonderful, such as leias use of the holocron and the approach of the dark side guards on byss. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. Dark empire was a series of comic books written by tom veitch and illustrated. On one of these raids to the coruscant system, in the star destroyer liberator. If you are new to the world of star wars comics, or want to collect them in a easytofollow fasion, the task on. Also, the upcoming titles place in the timeline is subject to change. It was also made into an audio drama, which had a somewhat modified script. According to that timeline dark disciple should be at the top, though most of these books including lost stars arent listed on that timeline, so its clearly incomplete. Heir to the empire, dark force rising, and the last command. Star wars timeline from phantom menace to rise of skywalker.
Anderson, rebecca moesta, michael stackpole, alex wheeler, jude watson, l. One of the best things that novels released in the past three. Every major event in chronological order by richard edwards 04 may 2020 the hugely complicated star wars timeline from all the canon movies, tv shows, comics, and novels. Thrawn faces off against classic star wars characters luke. Dark empire trilogy is a hardcover collection of the dark horse comics comic book series dark empire, dark empire ii, and empire s end. The events of tarkin take place five years after the rise of the galactic empire, which star wars. Star wars legends comics can be found in comic book stores, online stores, digitally on. It consists of a sixissue limited series written by tom veitch and drawn by cam kennedy, followed by a second sixissue limited series by veitch and kennedy and a twoissue limited series written by veitch and drawn by jim baikie.
Expanding the expanded universe twenty years on updated 61511 06152011 press release dark horse continues its star wars. The first volume is written by alain dean foster and the other two were written by donald f. Aug 24, 2019 yesterday at the d23 conference, disney unveiled the new official timeline of star wars films and television. Soldier for the empire book 1 of dark forces trilogy 4 bby. Believe it or not, we just celebrated the 25th anniversary of dark empire the iconic comic series that, in a very real sense, kickstarted star wars back from near oblivion.
Dark empire trilogy is a hardcover collection of the dark horse comics comic book. This collection was published on september 15, 2010. Hes also a contributor to geekdad and runs the roarbots, where he focuses on awesome geeky stuff that happens to be kidfriendly. Dark empire, set 6 years after episode vi, was a real blockbuster one, a success so great and unexpected that dark horse quickly released two sequels following the format of original movie trilogy. Now, more than 500 comic books later the expanded universe of star wars spans thousands of years. During 1991 and 1992, an entirely new star wars story made its way to store shelves.
To me this is an essential part of the star wars timeline perfectly filling in the time between the empire strikes back and return of the jedi not a trilogy or two books could take place in this short space of time only one book or in this case graphic novel. And now she threatens the watery homeworld of admiral ackbar. Although listed as complete, it remains a workinprogress this complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. This rebuilt universe will be closely monitored by the official star wars storygroup. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown.
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