Top 10 Star Wars Sequel-Era Stories
Explore the top 10 Star Wars stories set during the sequel trilogy era, from novels to comics and TV shows that expand on the state of the galaxy and the backgrounds of the main characters.
Introduction
The Star Wars sequel trilogy ushered in a new era for the franchise, continuing the saga on the big screen while inspiring a wide array of stories set in the same era. Each Star Wars sequel trilogy film received a 'Journey to...' publishing initiative, composed of several books and comics that expanded on the state of the galaxy and the backgrounds of the main characters. A few Star Wars TV shows and video games have tied into the sequel trilogy as well, and with Rey's New Jedi Order movie set to release in the next few years, there will be even more stories to fill in the gaps between films. The sequel trilogy era is officially known as the 'Rise of the First Order' or 'Age of Resistance' era, dated in Star Wars: Timelines from 28 ABY (years after the Battle of Yavin in A New Hope) to 35 ABY (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker). While the sequel trilogy era hasn't produced as much tie-in media as the original and prequel trilogies, several outstanding tales expand on the conflict between the Resistance and the First Order. 10 Star Wars stories set during the sequel trilogy era have the most intelligent writing, beautiful artwork, and compelling narratives that perfectly complement the Star Wars movies and TV shows.
Princess Leia on the Star Wars Bloodline Cover
The sequel trilogy era is officially known as the 'Rise of the First Order' or 'Age of Resistance' era, dated in Star Wars: Timelines from 28 ABY (years after the Battle of Yavin in A New Hope) to 35 ABY (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker). While the sequel trilogy era hasn't produced as much tie-in media as the original and prequel trilogies, several outstanding tales expand on the conflict between the Resistance and the First Order. 10 Star Wars stories set during the sequel trilogy era have the most intelligent writing, beautiful artwork, and compelling narratives that perfectly complement the Star Wars movies and TV shows.
Introduction
Leia And The Rise Of The Resistance
1. Star Wars: Bloodline Set six years before Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Claudia Gray's Star Wars: Bloodline reveals how Leia Organa created the Resistance in response to the rise of the First Order. The novel brilliantly explores the state of the galaxy during the sequel trilogy era, from the political parties in the New Republic Senate to the problems that eventually lead to its destruction. Gray perfectly handles Leia's character and makes her struggle personal and understandable, while Ransolm Casterfo is one of the new canon's more complex and engaging characters. Bloodline sets up the conflict of the sequels while telling a great Leia story.
Ren, Kylo Ren, and the Knights of Ren.
Set six years before Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Claudia Gray's Star Wars: Bloodline reveals how Leia Organa created the Resistance in response to the rise of the First Order. The novel brilliantly explores the state of the galaxy during the sequel trilogy era, from the political parties in the New Republic Senate to the problems that eventually lead to its destruction. Gray perfectly handles Leia's character and makes her struggle personal and understandable, while Ransolm Casterfo is one of the new canon's more complex and engaging characters. Bloodline sets up the conflict of the sequels while telling a great Leia story.
Ben Solo Falls To The Dark Side
2. Star Wars: The Rise of Kylo Ren While Bloodline explored Leia's story before the sequel trilogy, Star Wars: The Rise of Kylo Ren by Charles Soule and Will Sliney revealed more about Ben Solo's transformation into Kylo Ren. Soule has proven himself as one of the most capable Star Wars comic writers, skillfully juggling multiple aspects of Ben's story in only four issues. The series offers a glimpse of life at Luke Skywalker's Jedi Temple, explains unanswered questions from the movies, and gives readers the first significant depiction of the Knights of Ren. The Rise of Kylo Ren is a fantastic comic with gorgeous artwork and a perfect companion story to the Star Wars sequels.
Holocron Rise of Kylo Ren
Luke Skywalker's 'History' Before The Sequel Trilogy
3. Star Wars: The Legends of Luke Skywalker Star Wars: The Legends of Luke Skywalker by Ken Liu is one of the most unique Star Wars tales because it's not clear how accurate its stories are. Rather than definitive accounts of what happened, the book revolves around a group of characters telling stories they have heard about the legendary Luke Skywalker, with some appearing credible while others seem nonsensical. Even so, each narrative has a grain of truth, and this approach allows for various highly entertaining stories. The Legends of Luke Skywalker is a good collection for fans wanting to know more about Luke's life between the original and sequel trilogies.
The Legends of Luke Skywalker The Manga
