![]() ![]() Not only will you miss out on some of the best characters, but you’ll definitely feel like you’re missing some pieces of the puzzle But I can’t stress enough how much people shouldn’t skip the YA and middle grade novels, and the comics. The problem is that it is across several series (and publishers), and accessibility is not great. THR is not like the rest of Star Wars, and truly operates more like a traditional book or comic series. Some might say the adult novels are like the “movies,” but characters in them originate in the YA books or the comics, and storylines intersect, so it’s not the same. THR is building this era as a patchwork quilt of stories from the ground up, not just to supplement a “main” storyline. Most SW books/comics tie in to other stories, especially movies and shows, and can live on their own. ![]() And my answer for THR is different than most Star Wars books - yes. Do I have to read all of it to understand it? This is one of the biggest questions I often hear.Phase III: Trials of the Jedi (1 year after the end of Phase I).Phase II: Quest of the Jedi (150 years before Phase I).Phase I: Light of the Jedi (200 years before the Phantom Menace ).(The waves are like each movie in the trilogy with a major event the books/comics surround). Just like the movies’ three trilogy eras, THR is being told in three phases. What are all these phases and waves I’ve heard about? THR launched Phase I at the beginning of 2021.Frankly, they should have pitched this to Old Republic fans more! Does this negate the Legends I know and love (like the Old Republic)? No! It actually brings a lot of it into canon! The Old Republic still occurs thousands of years in the past, and fits quite well.If you look closely you’ll see many connections with BOTH canon and Legends. Is this canon? Yes! This is new content created by Disney to specifically fit with the canon.So have I piqued your interest yet? Or does it still sound daunting? Well, have no fear: your High Republic reading guide is here.įirst, let me get some quick questions out of the way: ![]() It’s not just an advertisement for the rest of Star Wars, but a refreshing change from endless tie-in media, the Skywalker Saga, and the lack of planning of the sequel era, while still maintaining the magic and ideals that make a story Star Wars. It’s meticulously planned, thoughtful space opera, that holds its own for even the most traditional fantasy and sci-fi readers, whether they are fans of the old Legends content or not. T he High Republic also contains the best storytelling Star Wars has put out in a long time. The High Republic, as of right now, is mostly books and comics, (and one story in a VR game), but with Jedi: Survivor making it a key part of the plot (no spoilers here), the Acolyte adult Disney+ show, the Young Jedi Adventures animated kids’ show, and more, it is now the biggest point of expansion for Star Wars. It is meant to answer a very important question: what were the legendary Jedi like in their golden age? How did they, and the Republic, get to the mess we see in the prequels (and then beyond)? How did the rest of the galaxy feel about them? The High Republic (or Project Luminous as it was codenamed in its development), is Lucasfilm’s expansion of the period a few hundred years before the films we know and love. I have great news – you ALL will love the High Republic. Some just want to go deeper before the next show comes out, and some have fallen out of love with Star Wars after the poorly planned sequel era didn’t live up to expectations. Some want better representation from Star Wars. Some people aren’t interested in the current projects coming out and want something new. But from the most deep cut to the newest fan, it’s now become overwhelming. It’s an amazing time to be a Star Wars fan – we went from barely any content for decades to a new show every few months, and books and comics churned out constantly. ![]()
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