From the new canon star wars book the secrets of the jedi we get to lear a whole book of knowledge regarding the most important jedi, sith, and eventsperiods in. Rise of skywalker makes legends sith star wars canon. They are canon and they are among the best star wars novels, so it is a safe place to start. So the book is supposed to be as a set of compiled journals throughout sith. There has been no piece of star wars new canon media that i have not enjoyed. Are the jedi path and book of sith volumes part of the star wars. Born a child of privilege, dooku was, for a time, a promising.
It is based on the script of the movie of the same name. Narration for the audio version was performed by jonathan davis the books plot corresponds almost exactly to that of the movie, though there are several added elements not seen in the film the appearance. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. The rise of skywalker was essentially the siths last, desperate attempt to take control of the galaxy. Lords of the sith is a canon original novel, set in the prequel era, written by paul s. Books star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. Episode iii revenge of the sith novelization was written by matthew stover and published on april 2, 2005 by del rey. Based on the star wars canon, created by george lucas and lucasfilm. It was bound sometime around 1918 bby, shortly after the sith grand plan succeeded at dismantling the galactic republic, exterminating the jedi order, and in placing sidious in undisputed control of the known galaxy. What if stories such as the first 20 issues of the star wars tales comic anthology, crossover appearances such as star wars character appearances in soulcalibur iv, game statistics, and anything else directly contradicted by higher levels of canon. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity.
Michael ahn had an awesome answer about this and though i disagree slightly with his, my feat comes from the same comic as his. If you dont know what star wars book read first i suggest you begin with thrawn series or lost stars. Are the jedi path and book of sith volumes part of the star. The siths homeworld changed in star wars canon, and it was because of george lucas himself. The star wars expanded universe refers to the books and comics that populated much of star wars media between the release of return of the jedi and the prequels, and it was declared non canon after disney purchased star wars. The books plot corresponds almost exactly to that of the movie, though there are several added elements not seen in the film the appearance. 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. 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. It began publication on june 07, 2017, and concluded on december 18, 2018. This era took place long before the events that happen in episode i. The original star wars introduced a sprawling mythos bursting with storytelling potential outside of the tale being told by george lucas onscreen. An ancient sith lord recently made their star wars canon debut, in a recent star wars marvel comics issue, adding to its list of confirmed sith lords. They received their wish with the release of the rise of skywalker. A much lesser known period in the star wars timeline is the old republic.
My one small gripe with his masterful answer is that to me, constructing a castle with the help of an ancient sith lord. Secrets from the dark side is a reference book on the sith. Dark lord of the sith is a comic book series, set in the prequel era. While striking the star wars expanded universe from canon back in 2014 may have been a divisive choice, disney has been making up for it by subtly incorporating many of the sith lords from legends back into canon. A red saber, unsheathed in the an unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi. Jan 24, 2018 ever since walt disney had acquired the rights from george lucas, all of the star wars books and comic books that were written prior to that are no longer canon, but rather they are considered to be a part of star wars legends. The emperors chosen apprentice has swiftly proven his loyalty to the dark side. The official canon includes all of the star wars films, star wars. Narration for the audio version was performed by jonathan davis.
The character of darth plagueis is canon, however, as he was mentioned on screen by chancellor palpatine in star wars. The official canon does not include the expanded universe, which is now considered a separate continuity and referenced under the legends label. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away. But i have never been at ease about the situation on tatooine, not since leaving it almost four years ago. Lords of the sith is a canon novel written by paul s. The reallife version of this book was actually published in 2010, which means its part of the huge portion of star wars content rendered noncanon when it. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Star wars canon changed the sith homeworld because of george.
Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. 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. There are plenty that are better than others, so were ranking the 10 best star wars canonical books. 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 is the official continuity of the star wars saga. In addition, the origins and history of the sith was explored by several non canon star wars legends works including the 1991 dark horse comics dark empire story arc, the mid1990s star wars. Star wars canon changed the sith homeworld because of.
Ever since walt disney had acquired the rights from george lucas, all of the star wars books and comic books that were written prior to that are no longer canon, but rather they are considered to be a part of star wars legends. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. Sith and jedi history, and again in september 2016 as star wars. 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. Are the jedi path and book of sith volumes part of the. Overall theyd be mid tier for me but each book got consecutively better imo. In the old expanded universe, now legends, it was established that the sith came from a planet called korriban. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. The story is set in the year 14 bby, and it connects with stories from the television shows star wars. This means that the character could conceivably reenter the core saga but with a new interpretation subtly or even wildly different in the future. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. The visual dictionary, a reference book that made revan canon in star wars.
This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. The book of sith is another inuniverse text from the star wars mythos.
Lords of the sith is easily the best novel in the new star wars canon to date. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. Star wars books timeline page 2 of 7 star wars timeline. Heres my rating for all of the new canon novels ive read so far. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The book confirmed that the sith eternals 3rd legion was named after the famous dark lord, although his canon history still remains unknown. Knights of the old republic and its sequels, drew karpyshyns darth bane trilogy, the. I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, be. Clone wars made one of star wars weirdest characters canon ommin was an ancient sith lord introduced in the old expanded universe. Tales of the jedi comics, the 2003 bioware game star wars. It was written specifically to link the last jedi to the upcoming movie, and is its official literary prequel. Palpatine had survived his death in return of the jedi, his spirit retreating to a cloned body hidden away on the sith redoubt of exegol. The book of sith was a collection of sith historical writings. Get ready to expand your knowledge of jedi, sith, and the rest of the galaxy.
The best star wars books both star wars legends and new canon. The book assembled a group of philosophical and journalistic writings. That book opens, and in the section called advanced force techniques, johnson reveals a. The twenty fiveissue series was published monthly by marvel comics. A brief history of the sith order, from their origins to the lineage of darth bane and the empire under sidious. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. It doesnt quite reach the height of some of the old expanded universe now legends novels like darth plagueis and shatterpoint, but it comes close and is very promising if this is the direction star wars novels are headed. Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. Darth vader, newly anointed sith lord, is ascendant. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and novels released in and after september 2014 beginning with star wars. I cannot say i hated or disliked any entire book, but there are some things in some books i didnt care for, etc.
Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. The rise of skywalker may have made an old legends sith lord canon again. See the complete star wars disney canon novel series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Take a look at the list table of star wars official canon books.
Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. The book of sith was a collection of sith historical writings assembled into a single book by darth sidious. The star wars disney canon novel book series by multiple authors includes books the phantom menace, star wars. From the adventures of luke skywalker, the force awakens, and several more. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. Mar 23, 2019 not all star wars books were created equally, though. The sith s homeworld changed in star wars canon, and it was because of george lucas himself. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after.
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