Star Wars: The High Republic Recommended Reading Order
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ince the launch of The High Republic, the Star Wars publishing world has been filled with wonderful stories of both hopeful and tragic heroism featuring original characters of this brand new era.
Whether you’re a long time High Republic fan or diving in for the first time, we’re here to make your reading process as easy as possible.
The architects of The High Republic initiative have stated that publishing order is the best order to read in and we generally agree outside of a few special circumstances which you will find below. That's why our reading order is not in timeline order, but rather in our recommended reading order to get the optimal storytelling experience.
We have put a lot of thought into the best order to read the High Republic in, and this list is the result of hours of debate and thoughtful placement.
The High Republic is a publishing initiative of books, comics, and other media projects surrounding an era of the Star Wars universe that takes place roughly 200 years before The Phantom Menace.
Every piece of new media in The High Republic is created in coordination with every other new story; this means that events in every book, comic, and more often reference events and characters in others.
When referencing The High Republic, you may be describing either the time period or the initiative itself.
When does this all take place?
While the most accurate dates can be found on the Youtini timeline, The High Republic takes place hundreds of years before the Prequel Trilogy.
The first books in the initiative take place around 232 BBY, and the second phase of books takes place around 382 BBY.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum material I need to read to understand The High Republic?
Readers will get the best experience by reading all of the material on this list.
However if you are looking for the most straightforward reading list, stick with the Adult Novels, Audiodramas, and Young Adult Novels.
Do I have to read the comics?
Many key characters, events, and story arcs begin or end in the comics. So if you want the most complete story, then we recommend reading the comics.
The best way to get the most bang for your buck is to stick with the trade paperbacks as they are released.
You can see a full list of graphic novels and trade paperback at the bottom of our High Republic Headquarters page or by clicking on the book titles below.
Is it better to read The High Republic in publishing order or chronologic order?
The architects of The High Republic initiative have stated that publishing order is the best order to read in and we generally agree outside of the exceptions that we have in this list.
Phase 2 of The High Republic takes place before Phase 1on the Star Wars Timeline. So reading chronologically doesn't make a lot of sense.
Are short stories necessary? When should I read them?
Short stories are mostly supplemental and are only loosely related to the cohesive story.
Phase 1: Light of the Jedi
Two hundred years before the events of The Skywalker Saga, hope and unity converge under the visionary leadership of Republic Chancellor Lina Soh, culminating in the birth of Starlight Beacon—a symbol of light and aid in the outer rim. Phase 1 unfolds as the Legacy Run transport ship bursts apart in the middle of hyperspace travel, thrusting the Jedi into a perilous battle against the villainous Nihil and their malevolent quest to unleash chaos upon the galaxy. Brace yourself as the Jedi struggle to maintain courage and resilience in the face of darkness.
Phase 2 of The High Republic sendsus backwards 150 years from the events of Phase 1. It includes an all new cast of characters and a completely original story related to Phase 1. Even though, Phase 2 takes place before Phase 1 chronologically, we do not recommend starting here if this is your first time reading.
We only have a little knowledge about Phase 3 of The High Republic other than the titles of some of the soon-to-be released books and comic.
As soon as we learn anything, we will be sure to update this page. For now, we can assume the most likely reading order will be release order, so we will reflect that below. Note that not every title has a release date yet. Keep an eye on our Release Order page for all the details!