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. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be. Of course, running a franchise like this was bound to cause problems, as is easiest seen when you cast your eye to the 1991 dark empire comic books. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise created by george lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popculture phenomenon. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Fortunately this nice ship has been offered as a resin kit from zarkus models, read more categories star wars tags expanded universe, resin kit, star wars. Star wars really is the poster child for how this trope works. Jul 10, 2017 this time, thea tackles a subject close to her heart.
The film series has spawned a media franchise outside the film series called the expanded universe including books, television series, computer and video games, and comic books. Based off of the smash hit movie, the first round star warscomics first hit store shelves in july of 1977. Expanded edition is the novelization of the 2018 film of the same name, directed by ron howard. The official star wars categorization of the eubecause this universe that is obsessed with cataloging star destroyers is also obsessed with cataloging itselfhas several different notations for the myriad eras of star wars media that exist outside film.
This doesnt include any star wars comics from the 197080s, this cool korean webcomic, those published by dark horse comics, or the subsequent reprints from marvel under the legends banner. Popular star wars expanded universe books goodreads. Mar 02, 2020 this also helps to make sense of the recent move to give all star wars comics rights back to marvel, when for the past 30odd years theyd been published by darkhorse comics. I have been very absorbed in the expanded universe through reading star wars novels for a large proportion of my life. I much enjoyed the solo film, and also enjoyed its novel version. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an allencompassing fictional. 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. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. Star wars expanded universe no longer canon the mary sue. Dec 26, 2016 last year, in the months leading up to star wars. Comic books based on star wars have been published by marvel comics and dark horse comics. Some may remember this ship from the star wars pc game. There is the sith era and the new jedi order and the era of rebellion.
The star wars franchise has spawned over one hundred computer, video, and board games, dating back to some of the earliest home consoles. Episode vii the force awakens release, lucasfilm initiated its journey to the force awakens publishing program, unleashing a torrent of novels, young adult readers, activity books, comics, short stories, and even videogames to begin the long, stillincomplete process to sketch out the 30year gap in between that film and episode vi. It removed the entirety of the expanded universe from canon. Where to start with the star wars expanded universe. Some are based directly on the movie material, while others rely heavily on the noncanonical expanded universe rebranded as star wars legends and removed from the canon in 2014. Lucasfilm unveils new plans for star wars expanded universe video. Star wars legends comics the old expanded universe by marvel. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. The star wars legend, who has spent 43 years acting as the golden droid, reflects on the end of the skywalker. Marvel comics groups nineyear run of star wars comics saw more than its fair. This is a page about the star wars universe and its history. With the help of old friends, new allies and the mysterious guidance of the force, the story that began in star wars. Your ultimate guide to marvels star wars comics how to.
There is a whole galaxy of books about star wars, hundreds of them, if were counting the eu expanded universe. If youre new, and want to learn more about the expanded universe, you can find a few links in the sidebar that may be helpful. Robert mullins wildly unique chronology project attempts to fuse the eu canon with disneys. In 2014, lucasfilm controversially announced that it would be removing all elements from the expanded universe of star wars such as video games, fan fiction books and comics from the. I had been reading the star wars expanded universe novels for ages. The 12 worst things in the star wars expanded universe. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. The franchise as a whole publishing company for the books fans of the expanded universe consider just about everything in the expanded universe canon in some way. In 2014, disney announced that the rich and robust star wars expanded universe consisting of countless spinoff novels, video games, comic books, and toys that furthered the adventures of your favorite star wars characters while introducing dozens of new characters, planets, creatures, and droids was effectively no more. Lucasfilm unveils new plans for star wars expanded. The new revelations and subtle differences in the rise of. The expanded universe, or eu, is the moniker for the entire body of work that comprises the stories set in the star wars universe ranging from novels, comics, cartoons, short stories, young adult books, television shows, animated features and more. Each month, bryan wade and a special guest will choose a book to read and discuss.
Its actual language is quite a bit softer, temporizing that the eu is not being discarded, just changed. Disneys secret war against star wars expanded universe. All of these products are now considered to be out of canon and called legends. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. Discuss the storylines of the novels, comics and more. Star wars books, comics, and expanded universe jedi. The star wars expanded universe is dead, long live the star wars expanded universe i will make it legal. Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star. The entire run of star wars comics is available online for free. The novelizations cover advertises the book as an expanded edition, and like all star wars. Star wars fans outraged after lucas exec dubs franchise. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing.
Articles, columns and quotes in defense of the star wars expanded universe. See this article in wookieepedia for how it all works. Where to start with the star wars expanded universe by thea james originally appearing in our fourth quarterly almanac, where to start with the star wars expanded universe is the latest in our ongoing series of essays detailing where one can start with any number of sffpopgeekery topics. The phantom menace takes place about 32 before the battle of yavin, 32 bby, with revenge of the sith taking place 19 years before the. Star wars is an american epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by george lucas. In 2000, lucasarts lead tester leland chee was hired as continuity database administrator for lucas licensing, and developed a database of franchise continuity based in part on 1998s encyclopedic star wars. Sep 22, 2015 the xwing comics and novels stand at the peak of the expanded universe, while the novelisation of star wars. Mar 17, 2020 the novelizations cover advertises the book as an expanded edition, and like all star wars.
What really got me excited was the thought of seeing some of my favorite books come to life on screen. Originally, lucasfilm tracked the narrative content of the expanded universe in story bibles. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. Star wars needs to acknowledge genndy tartakovskys clone wars. Thrawn william shakespeares star wars iii tragedy of the siths revenge. The expanded universe is comprised of novels, comics, and some visual entertainment that were mostly released prior to disneys buyout. The thought of more star wars movies was like a dream come true. Revenge of the sith is in my view infinitely better than the film itself.
This was done to make room for new stories, as disney announced that the star wars comics would return to marvel comics. Nov 18, 2015 other major protoexpanded universe properties were the much maligned star wars holiday special and the novel splinter of the minds eye, a 1978 spinoff novel by author alan dean foster. Alien archive, get a closer look at the galaxys inhabitants the new book, from the illustrator of star wars galactic maps, imagines how a roving artist might interpret an array of alien species. If youre new to star wars books in general, you might want to check out this piece by a fellow rioter on where to start, but this list.
Rise of skywalker expanded edition audiobookp2p by. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. The xwing comics and novels stand at the peak of the expanded universe, while the novelisation of star wars. As a result i have become very knowledgeable and passionate about the star wars timeline and i am always looking to share that passion with. This time, thea tackles a subject close to her heart. Fleet junkie flagship the technical discussions of the gffa capital ships thread mk. The star wars expanded universe was what the comics, books, and video games were called before disney bought lucasfilm. As a result, the company made a swift and decisive move that guts what star wars meant for many fans. Star wars legends epic collection 20152020 free comics download on cbr cbz format. Everyone has a different experience with the franchise, especially when it comes to opinions regarding touchy subjects like the prequel era, and the subsequent novels and shows to come out of said era.
In april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. 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. Star wars legends epic collection 20152020 getcomics. The 10 best comics from the star wars expanded universe that you should read.
This is because only these marvel comics below are considered canon by lucasfilm and disney after the shuffle of the cleaning of the expanded universe. Your guide to the star wars expanded universe tv club. This has ended up being good and bad news, because while the expanded universe was a bustling galaxy of rich characters and thrilling story. The new star wars canon has existed for four years now, but we still remember the old days. Dec 10, 2019 the films have their high points and equally low points, but the same can be said for the noncanonical expanded universe. May 09, 2017 i could not wait to see all my favorite characters embarking on a new adventure. Expanded universe is a podcast about the star wars legends series of novels, comics, games, and other media. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. If youre a star wars fan, theres a good chance youve read a star wars books or two. Other major protoexpanded universe properties were the much maligned star wars holiday special and the novel splinter of the minds eye, a.
But the press release announcing the decision is an iron fist in a velvet glovethe corporate parent cracking down on. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. Disney has been engaged in a secret war against the star wars expanded universe in order to sell more books, comics and toys. Star wars just nuked its entire expanded universe the. In april 2014, lucasfilm rebranded the majority of the star wars expanded universe as legends, only keeping the theatrical skywalker saga and the 2008. This also helps to make sense of the recent move to give all star wars comics rights back to marvel, when for the past 30odd years theyd been published by darkhorse comics. I could not wait to see all my favorite characters embarking on a new adventure.
Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Dec 02, 2019 since theres no consistent dating system in the star wars universe, fans have traditionally focused on the battle of yavin in 1977s a new hope that saw the destruction of the first death star. Boba fett in the expanded universe like many unexpected star wars plot twists darth maul surviving the events of the phantom menace, emperor palpatine returning through the magic of cloning, etc. May 02, 2019 this doesnt include any star wars comics from the 197080s, this cool korean webcomic, those published by dark horse comics, or the subsequent reprints from marvel under the legends banner. Here is a brief history of the star wars expanded universe.
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