Journey to ''Star Wars''
"Journey to Star Wars" is a Disney/Lucasfilm publishing initiative that connects the Star Wars sequel films with previous film installments in the franchise. It currently includes the initiatives "Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and "Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi". All titles under the program are canonical to the Star Wars universe.
A group of "at least" 20 novels and comic books related to the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens was announced in March 2015. The first novels, including Star Wars: Aftermath by Chuck Wendig and Star Wars: Lost Stars by Claudia Gray, were published in September 2015, prior to the release of The Force Awakens in December 2015.
Three novels and a comic miniseries related to the 2017 film Star Wars: The Last Jedi were announced in April 2017.
History
A large number of licensed novels and comics were produced between the originating 1977 film Star Wars and the 2012 acquisition of Lucasfilm by The Walt Disney Company, set in what was dubbed the Star Wars Expanded Universe. In April 2014, with The Force Awakens in production, Disney rebranded this body of work as Star Wars Legends and declared it non-canon to the franchise.[1]
"Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens", consisting of "at least" 20 novels and comic books from multiple publishers, was announced in March 2015.[2][3] All titles under the program are canonical to the Star Wars universe, and connect the previous films with The Force Awakens and its forthcoming sequels.[2][4] The first novels, including Aftermath by Chuck Wendig and Lost Stars by Claudia Gray, were published in September 2015, prior to the release of The Force Awakens in December 2015.[4][5] At the October 2015 New York Comic Con panel for the Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, more works were announced that would be released from November 2015 through Summer 2017.[6]
Three novels and a comic book miniseries related to the second sequel film, The Last Jedi, were announced at the Star Wars Celebration in April 2017.[7] Multiple other publications were announced under Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi at the San Diego Comic-Con in July 2017.[8]
The Force Awakens
Novels
Aftermath trilogy
- Star Wars: Aftermath (September 2015) by Chuck Wendig[4][5]
- Star Wars: Aftermath: Life Debt (July 2016) by Chuck Wendig[6]
- Star Wars: Aftermath: Empire's End (February 2017) by Chuck Wendig[6]
Aftermath is set shortly after the 1983 film Return of the Jedi and deals with the consequences of the deaths of Palpatine and Darth Vader, as well as the power vacuum formed in the Empire's rule over the galaxy and the actions of the Rebellion during the following months. The trilogy begins to bridge the Star Wars timeline between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.[5][9][10][11]
Young adult
- Star Wars: Lost Stars (September 2015) by Claudia Gray, set during the original film trilogy.[4]
- Smuggler's Run: A Han Solo & Chewbacca Adventure (September 2015) by Greg Rucka, set between the films Star Wars (1977) and The Empire Strikes Back (1980).[4]
- The Weapon of a Jedi: A Luke Skywalker Adventure (September 2015) by Jason Fry, set between Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back.[4] In the novel, C-3PO tells Resistance pilot Jessica Pava the story of Luke Skywalker's adventure after the destruction of the first Death Star as well as one of his first trials with the Force.
- Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure (September 2015) by Cecil Castellucci and Jason Fry, set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.[12][13] In the novel, an older Leia Organa recounts a past mission for her memoirs.[12][13] The book also features the character Nien Nunb and introduces the droid PZ-4CO.[12][13]
- Star Wars: Before the Awakening (December 2015) by Greg Rucka, an anthology book for young readers about the lives of Poe, Rey and Finn before the events of The Force Awakens.[14]
Other
- Star Wars: Bloodline (May 2016) by Claudia Gray, set several years before The Force Awakens with Leia Organa as the protagonist.[6][15][16]
Short stories
- "Star Wars: The Perfect Weapon" (November 2015) by Delilah S. Dawson, centered on the bounty hunter and First Order spy Bazine Netal.[6]
Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens
- "All Creatures Great and Small" (November 2015) by Landry Q. Walker
- "High Noon on Jakku" (November 2015) by Landry Q. Walker
- "The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku" (November 2015) by Landry Q. Walker
- "The Face of Evil" (November 2015) by Landry Q. Walker
- "A Recipe for Death" (April 2016) by Landry Q. Walker
- "True Love" (April 2016) by Landry Q. Walker
Comics
- Star Wars: Shattered Empire (Marvel Comics, 2015), written by Greg Rucka and illustrated by Marco Checchetto. The four-part limited series Shattered Empire was published by Marvel Comics between September 9 and October 21, 2015, and is set immediately after Return of the Jedi.[4][17][18][19][20][21] It features the parents of Poe Dameron from The Force Awakens, who are members of the Rebel Alliance: his mother is Shara Bey, an A-wing pilot who adventures with Leia Organa, and his father is Kes Dameron, part of a special ground force known as the Pathfinders who are led by Han Solo.[17][22][23] The story involves their adventures alongside Leia, Han, Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian and others in the aftermath of the Battle of Endor as the Empire attempts to avoid total defeat.[17][24]
- Star Wars: Poe Dameron (Marvel, April 2016), written by Charles Soule and illustrated by Phil Noto. Set immediately before The Force Awakens, Marvel's Poe Dameron centers on the Resistance X-wing fighter pilot portrayed in the film by Oscar Isaac.[25] It explores Poe's adventures before the start of the film, and includes appearances by Poe's astromech droid BB-8, new X-wing pilots and a new villain from the First Order positioned as Poe's nemesis and whom Soule describes as "fresh and cool".[25] Noto patterned the character's look on Isaac.[25]
Reference books
- Star Wars: Ships of the Galaxy (September 2015) by Benjamin Harper[4]
- Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need To Know (September 2015) by Adam Bray, Cole Horton, Michael Kogge and Kerrie Dougherty[4]
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens Incredible Cross-Sections (December 2015) by Jason Fry[14]
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens Visual Dictionary (December 2015) by Pablo Hidalgo[14]
- The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (December 2015) by Phil Szostak[14]
The Last Jedi
Novels
- Star Wars: Leia, Princess of Alderaan (September 2017) by Claudia Gray, exploring the early years of Princess Leia.[7]
- Star Wars: Phasma (September 2017) by Delilah S. Dawson, chronicling the backstory of Captain Phasma.[7]
- The Legends of Luke Skywalker (October 2017) by Ken Liu[7]
- Star Wars: A Leader Named Leia (September 2017) by Jennifer Heddle[8]
- Star Wars: The Power of the Force (September 2017) by Brian Rood[8]
- Big Golden Books: Tales of the Force (September 2017)[8]
Short stories
- Canto Bight (December 2017), a short story collection including works by John Jackson Miller, Saladin Ahmed, Rae Carson, and Mira Grant.[8]
Comics
- Star Wars: Captain Phasma (Marvel, September 2017), written by Kelly Thompson and illustrated by Marco Checchetto. The four-issue miniseries follows the character between the events of The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.[7][26]
- Star Wars Adventures (IDW Publishing, September 2017), an ongoing anthology series aimed at young readers.[27]
Reference books
- Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need To Know, Updated and Expanded (October 2017) by Adam Bray and Cole Horton, Michael Kogge and Kerrie Dougherty[8]
- Stormtroopers: Beyond the Armor (October 2017) by Ryder Windham and Adam Bray[8]
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi Incredible Cross-Sections by Jason Fry[8]
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi Visual Dictionary by Pablo Hidalgo[8]
- The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi by Phil Szostak[8]
See also
References
- ↑ McMilian, Graeme (April 25, 2014). "Lucasfilm Unveils New Plans for Star Wars Expanded Universe". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
- 1 2 Breznican, Anthony (March 9, 2015). "Star Wars to release 20 books in journey to The Force Awakens". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ↑ "'Journey To Star Wars: The Force Awakens Publishing Program Coming Fall 2015" (Press release). StarWars.com. March 10, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 McMilian, Graeme (August 22, 2015). "Star Wars: A Guide to The Force Awakens Tie-In Novels, Comics". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Breznican, Anthony (September 4, 2015). "How Chuck Wendig's Star Wars: Aftermath novel sets the stage for The Force Awakens". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "JOURNEY TO THE FORCE AWAKENS PANEL AT NEW YORK COMIC CON – RECAP". StarWars.com. October 12, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Hall, Jacob (April 17, 2017). "'Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Will Bridge the Gap Between Episode 7 and 8 With Books and Comics". /Film. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "New Star Wars: The Last Jedi Books and More Revealed at SDCC 2017". StarWars.com. July 21, 2017. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
- ↑ "What Happened After Endor? Find Out in Star Wars: Aftermath" (Press release). StarWars.com. March 17, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
- ↑ Truitt, Brian (March 17, 2015). "Aftermath novel adds to Star Wars saga". USA Today. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
- ↑ Breznican, Anthony (July 16, 2015). "Star Wars: Aftermath novel reveals tragic, violent uprising after Return of the Jedi". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Sherer, Jay (November 6, 2015). "Star Wars: Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure by Cecil Castellucci and Jason Fry". SF Signal. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Stevenson, Freeman (December 9, 2015). "The new canon books to read before you see Star Wars: The Force Awakens". Deseret News. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 "A Galaxy of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Books Coming December 18". StarWars.com. December 1, 2015. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
- ↑ Truitt, Brian (February 4, 2016). "Exclusive: Read an excerpt from Star Wars: Bloodline". USA Today. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ Templeton, Molly (May 3, 2016). "A Political Thriller with a Personal Core: Star Wars: Bloodline by Claudia Gray". Tor.com. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Truitt, Brian (October 6, 2015). "Rucka feels Rebellious for Star Wars comic". USA Today. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ↑ "JOURNEY STAR WARS FASE #1 (OF 4)". PREVIEWSworld. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ↑ "JOURNEY STAR WARS FASE #2 (OF 4)". PREVIEWSworld. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ↑ "JOURNEY STAR WARS FASE #3 (OF 4)". PREVIEWSworld. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ↑ "JOURNEY STAR WARS FASE #4 (OF 4)". PREVIEWSworld. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ↑ Truitt, Brian (December 20, 2015). "Oscar Isaac hops in the cockpit for Star Wars". USA Today. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ↑ Saavedra, John (December 17, 2015). "Star Wars: The Force Awakens Easter Eggs and Reference Guide (Poe Dameron)". Den of Geek. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
- ↑ Lussier, Germain (December 7, 2015). "Here's How The Force Awakens' Resistance Differs From the Rebellion". io9. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Truitt, Brian (January 17, 2016). "Exclusive: Star Wars: Poe Dameron comic book debuts in April". USA Today. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- ↑ Brooks, Dan (April 14, 2017). "SWCO 2017: Marvel Reveals Captain Phasma Miniseries Bridging The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi". StarWars.com. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
- ↑ "Star Wars Comic Books For Younger Readers Coming To IDW Publishing". IDW Publishing. April 14, 2017. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
External links
- Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens on Wookieepedia, a Star Wars wiki
- Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi on Wookieepedia, a Star Wars wiki