Enjoy the magical world of disney, including marvel, star wars, pixar. Bestselling star wars veteran james luceno gives grand moff tarkin the star wars. Unfortunately, disneys takeover of lucasfilm rendered large swathes of star wars material noncanon, including plenty of stories involving maul, palpatine and plagueis, such as james lucenos 2012 darth plagueis novel, and the date of the assassination is far harder to place as a result. The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. For twenty years, an expanded universe of novels, comics, and games have supplemented the films and tv shows to create an incredibly deep and detailed star wars universe.
Darth plagueis is a novel by james luceno that tells the backstory of. There are many interesting sith lords within star wars legends. Jan 10, 2012 this wasnt just another star wars novel. We stalk the force like hunters, rather than surrender like prey to its enigmatic whims. Most of his story will probably transition into canon in the future, and is still worth the read. In the second novel created in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, bestselling star wars veteran james luceno gives tarkin the darth plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character from a new hope to full, fascinating life. However, sue rostoni later stated that the book had been reinstated, and the novel was to be released on january 10, 2012. 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.
Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. The plot is more of a political thriller and serves as a backstory for the movies. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. Does any of the darth plagueis book go against canon. There are lots of star wars books and there are some that are more worth reading than others. We know that plagueis indeed existed, according to the book tarkin.
Lords of the sith my next star wars novel announced lords of the sith on. Pdf star wars darth plagueis download full pdf book download. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Star wars is an american epic space opera franchise, created by.
Here is a list table of star wars books that ive been compiling since 2010, updated three or four times a year. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Is there any source that confirms that darth plagueis is a canon. It was renamed star wars legends, and considered sort of an alternate timeline to the main events of the star wars saga, similar to what happens in comic book series. Darth plagueis portuguese brazilian paperback 2016. Perhaps no character in star wars storytelling has as compelling and surprising of a journey as maul. Dec 02, 2019 three books, four major villains of the star wars universe if your tastes run to the dark side. If it were canon, places plagueis being present during the time of episode i. I personally dislike star wars books that throw in a bunch of battles just to see the characters whip out their blasters or lightsabers, so i thought star wars. Despite what acolytes of the expanded universe, most of which was uncanonised last year, might believe, the vast majority of. However, in the past, star wars has always been pretty flexible on whats canon about the events in the now legends universe. Another work by luceno, tarkin, is still considered canon, and reintroduces a few elements of. The rise of darth plagueis is about the only major sith mystery villain arc that could matter.
It was published in the star wars insider on december, 2011. In the official star wars site there are pages about the characters but darth plagueis doesnt have one, he is only mentioned here the legend of darth plagueis star wars. Literally in the background of when the ship first lands on coruscant when theyre looking at anakin knowing that this is the child they basically created and knew he would be the future. Sep 29, 2015 darth plagueis the wise is a dark lord of the sith and master of darth sidious, the emperor palpatine. Darth plagueis is my favorite book in the entire star wars literary library. Its a novel that explains a whole lot of the prephantom menace universe.
Then i heard that disney halted production on all noncanon toysaction figures, except for darth plagueis and mara jade, which suggests that they are going to be using these characters at some point within the canon. The rise of skywalker novel debunks the theory that palpatine is actually darth plagueis, referencing the two as separate individuals. But certainly better conceived and executed than most star wars eu books. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order novels agents of chaos i. I recently finished reading one of the last, and arguably one of the most important novels from the legends canon. Pdf star wars darth plagueis download full pdf book. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. How the episode 9 novelization changed darth plagueiss. Dec 29, 2015 star wars is going through a state of transition. While the phantom menace, clone wars, rebels, and even solo present part of the picture with regard. All star wars wavelength books are available in both paperback and ebook format, and are free to.
The best star wars books both star wars legends and new canon. Here are the best star wars books from the old cannon. This means that the character could conceivably reenter the core saga but with a new interpretation subtly or even wildly different in the future. After that guide obtained brandnew lease on life and was put back on the schedule for a 2012 release. Fortunately, the star wars universe is so large that i was able to research the book. Its a damn shame that darth plagueis falls under the legends banner. Is the novel darth plagueis by james luceno considered canon in the star wars universe no. Draws on elements of both legends and disney canon. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read darth plagueis.
At first motivated by a desire to please his master and only father figure, yet in many ways a caged animal with a feral bloodlust for jedi, maul is a truly frightening and heartbreaking figure. Atleast some books like darth plagueis, labyrinth of evil, kenobi can be considered canon. While most of the star wars expanded universe books are well told stories and great pulp fiction, i think this one in particular stands apart, and would have been used as a good example of ethical relativism, and the struggle for spiritual balance whether it be skewed. He was so obsessed with his power that sidous says that it was his. Although an excellent book widely considered a fan favorite, darth plagueis now falls under the banner of legends tiein fiction from the vast star wars expanded universe conceived before disney bought lucasfilm and essentially hit the reset button on all those novels, comics and. It was originally scheduled for release in october of 2008, but its release was canceled. Star wars darth plagueis audiobook page 5 audiobooks. However, sue rostoni later stated that the book had been reinstated, and the novel was to be. The nice thing about darth plagueis legends novel is it is one of the books that shows the legend of darth plagueis, but at the same time keeps him mysterious, because we dont really know what happened.
Jedi eclipse, the unifying force, and the ebook darth maul. The star wars canon is growing, but theres still a whole universe of great non canon stories out there for devoted fans. Darth sidious, who later frames his history and reputed ability to control natural phenomena of life and death as a legend used to lure anakin skywalker to the dark side of the force. Darth plagueis treatment, bringing the legendary character from a new hope to full, fascinating life. Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise, first mentioned in star wars. How does that major change affect the star wars timeline. Find books like darth plagueis from the worlds largest community of readers. Star wars darth plagueis audiobook audiobooks free.
Literally in the background of when the ship first lands on coruscant when theyre looking at anakin knowing that this is the child they. Born from the machinations of darth tenebrous, darth plagueis was the product of a selective breeding program with the goal of producing a child strong in the force. Tarkin is canon and there is a palpatine pov chapter where he heads down to the sith shr. A guide to star wars books and comics about darth maul. The rise of skywalker makes kotors darth revan canon.
The tragedy of darth plagueis the wise, from his birth arranged by darth tenebrous to the naboo crisis and his death at the hands of darth sidious. I read and loved darth plagueis but with all the recent changes to what is and isnt canon im losing track theres a common theory that supreme leader snoke is darth plagueis, most are discounted because plagueis is a muun. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. In terms of star wars canon, plagueis is hardly a big beast. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Before reading any of the star wars novels, theres something very important to know when it comes to the stories from these books. Goodreads members who liked darth plagueis also liked. Mainly cause darth plagueis was the most powerful sith to exist in all star wars history. He is the mentor and murder victim of future emperor sheev palpatine a.
James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars novels millennium falcon, dark lord. Adventures in wild space must be set around 18 bby. Star wars books about darth plagueis youtini reading guide. Sep 10, 2019 unfortunately, disneys takeover of lucasfilm rendered large swathes of star wars material non canon, including plenty of stories involving maul, palpatine and plagueis, such as james lucenos 2012 darth plagueis novel, and the date of the assassination is far harder to place as a result. Oct 08, 2019 in the official star wars site there are pages about the characters but darth plagueis doesnt have one, he is only mentioned here the legend of darth plagueis star wars. On star wars, a gamefaqs message board topic titled is darth plagueis being a muun canon still. The webseries forces of destiny has been doing a great job of filling in some cool little gaps in the star wars canon so far, and the latest is nicely timed to connect to the new anthology film. Dec 16, 2018 the tragedy of darth plagueis the wise, from his birth arranged by darth tenebrous to the naboo crisis and his death at the hands of darth sidious. At long last, the star wars story of the mysterious sith lord darth plagueis and. This story is canon the back story of darth plagueis and darth sidious was developed handinglove with the highest authorities at lucasfilm, to ensure that nothing contradicts george lucass vision of his creations. His history and characteristics from new canon source materials are recorded below, followed. Enjoy the magical world of disney, including marvel, star wars, pixar and more. Darth plagueis is probably worth reading simply if for no other reason other than. Tarkin five standard years have passed since darth sidious proclaimed himself galactic emperor.
Aden the book is not canon because the purchase of lucasfilm by disney, and they said everything except the clone wars tv show, is no longer canon. Nov 26, 2019 atleast some books like darth plagueis, labyrinth of evil, kenobi can be considered canon. But many fans consider the novels to represent the true essence of star wars, and for that reason, the force will always be with them. Darth plagueis is probably worth reading simply if for no other reason other than how canon it is, if youre a big star wars fan. In the new canon what do we actually know about darth plagueis. Apparently this star wars novel had been highly anticipated since its announcement years ago, and i had no idea until after i finished it and decided to look it up. He seemed cowardly and also simply wicked, and if anakin had not walked in when he did, mace windu would certainly have finished him off. Jan 10, 2012 apparently this star wars novel had been highly anticipated since its announcement years ago, and i had no idea until after i finished it and decided to look it up. Everything we know about darth plagueis in star wars canon. Darth plagueis is the most eagerly anticipated star wars novel of the past 5 years. Despite it no longer being part of the official star wars canon, anymore which is not to say that nothing in it is still true, in the canon universe, just that disney.
Is there any source that confirms that darth plagueis is a. Darth plagueis was first set to be a firstperson narrative. Since the darth plagueis novel is no longer canon, is it weird for a. Books ive only really been a star wars fan for about a year now so i knew nothing of anything in legends, and this book is probably better than any of the canon books ive read so far. An au that takes place after the events of james lucenos darth plagueis, in which plagueis survives that fateful night on coruscant. Since some of you will only want to read those books that are considered canon in the star wars universe i will make two lists, one with the best canon star wars books and another list with the non canon. The rise of skywalker has officially made darth revan from biowares knights of the old republic canon, as a legion of sith troopers. Jul 18, 2017 lets discuss everything we know for sure about darth plagueis using only canon sources. Darth plagueis and darth sidious discover a way to annihilate the jedi before they can even comprehend that the sith still exist. I was pretty disappointed that it wasnt going to be considered canonical. Darth plagueis is a novel by james luceno that tells the backstory of the dark lord of the sith, darth plagueis. I read and loved darth plagueis but with all the recent changes to what is and isnt canon im losing track.
This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. But this plan involves a certain nuclear device, so the sith lords send their deadly apprentice to a prison colony to find the merchant who owns it. Darth plagueis by luceno, james from amazons fiction books store. The character of darth plagueis is canon, however, as he was mentioned on screen by chancellor palpatine in star wars. Darth tenebrous had one of his munn disciples seduce caar damask, the administrator of the planet mygeeto. Darth plagueis is also one of the most risky because it delves into the backstory of darth sidiousemperor palpatine, easily the most evil villain in all of star wars.
First off, for all the people who say plagueis was probably made up by palpatine for rots. Obi wan kenobis years in the deserts of tatooine are largely unaccounted for in disneys star wars canon. When disney purchased lucasfilm in 2012, the company decided. Darth plagueis the wise is a dark lord of the sith and master of darth sidious, the emperor palpatine. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Darth plagueis joins many threads from the eu into the canon of star war orthodoxy the movies. What was one of the most memorable moments of star wars. 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. On august 22, 2011, it was announced on the star wars books facebook page that matthew stover would be writing a short story, entitled the tenebrous way, that ties into the book. Ways to help wookieepedia how wookieepedia treats canon and legends. The rise of skywalker novel debunks that palpatine. Prior knowledge of the events of darth plagueis by james luceno is highly recommended. Since the darth plagueis novel is no longer canon, is it weird for a star wars.
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