Star Wars Legends Page
Understanding Legends requires knowing how it diverges from the current Disney Canon.
: Resources like Youtini or the Star Wars Legends Subreddit are perfect places to find reading guides and join reading challenges. While George Lucas may have viewed these stories as a "different world" from his films, for millions of fans, they are a vital part of "everyone's canon". They aren't just stories; they're Legends. Which Star Wars Legends character do you wish would make the jump to the modern films? AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses Copy Creating a public link... You can now share this thread with others Good response Bad response 15 sites Why Star Wars Legends Still Matters Jul 11, 2014 — star wars legends
Star Wars Legends represent a vast and diverse collection of stories that were once considered part of the official Star Wars canon. These stories include novels, comics, and other media that were published before the Disney acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012. While the Legends brand was introduced to differentiate these stories from the core films, they continue to have a loyal following and remain an important part of Star Wars history. Understanding Legends requires knowing how it diverges from
| | You should stick to new Canon if... | | :--- | :--- | | You wanted Luke to rebuild the Jedi successfully. | You prefer a unified, company-managed timeline. | | You love military sci-fi (X-wings, commandos). | You hate reading 100+ books to get a full arc. | | You enjoy complex villains like Thrawn. | You find 1990s cheese (glowrocks, psychic wolves) off-putting. | | You don't mind permanent character deaths. | You need every story to "count" toward future films. | They aren't just stories; they're Legends