Star Wars Insider 88

Star Wars Insider 88 is the 88th issue of Star Wars Insider, released in mid-June 2006. This issue centers around the Sith and the dark side of the Force. It came in four different "Special Sith Issue" covers by Aaron McBride and Christian Alzmann, each featuring a different Sith Lord. Almost all of the pages were black as opposed to the normal white.

Features

 * "Morbid Visions" by Frank Parisi ILM artists Aaron McBride and Christian Alzmann talk about creating this issue's four Sith Lord covers, and take a look at some early designs and unused concepts.
 * "Heritage of the Sith" by Drew Karpyshyn An ancient book holds all of the historical knowledge and "wisdom" of the Sith. Is it simply the ranting of a dark side sympathizer&mdash;or something much more sinister?
 * "Lessons in Light and Darkness" by Frank Parisi Actor Ray Park talks to Insider about better living through martial arts, Star Wars, and his upcoming films. Plus, Park teaches you to fight like a Sith!
 * "Betrayal" by Jason Fry Insider explores the planet-shattering new series of books featuring Fetts, Solos, Skywalkers, and the return of Vader's apprentice: Lumiya.
 * "[Betrayal] Is Just the Beginning" Aaron Allston kicks off the startling new series&mdash;Legacy of the Force&mdash;with a slew of surprises.
 * "I've Seen That Face Before"
 * "Legacy of the New Jedi Order"
 * "Legacies of Future Orders" by Frank Parisi In the second of a three-part series, Insider introduces you to some of the best and the baddest from the upcoming comic book series Star Wars Legacy.
 * "The Sith Order"
 * "The Galactic Underworld"
 * "Imperials"
 * "Jedi"
 * "Ghosts of the Sith" by Jude Watson (Illustration by Linh Ngo) A short story by the author of the Scholastic series The Last of the Jedi. This interlude takes place between book #2&mdash;Dark Warning&mdash;and #3, Underworld. A short excursion to Korriban turns into a struggle with the dark side for ex-Jedi Ferus Olin.
 * "Virtual Sith" by Hugh Sterbakov Unleash the power of the dark side with Insider's guide to the Sith Lords you want to play, and play against.

Departments

 * Letter from the Editor by Frank Parisi
 * "Paint It Black"
 * Comlink Galaxies Enhanced
 * "A (Sort Of) Mystery Answered"
 * Skywalking You spoke, Lucasfilm listened
 * "Han Shoots First!" Original theatrical versions of the Star Wars trilogy now available on DVD
 * "Obey Vader" by Frank Parisi and Eugene Wang Known for his poster design for the popular Johnny Cash biopic, Walk the Line, artist Shepard Fairey sets his sights on another man in black.
 * "Faces of Evil" by Joe Nazzaro For Dave Elsey, Revenge of the Sith was an opportunity to show viewers the true nature of the dark side.
 * Technical Readout by Chris Trevas
 * "Death Star II Main Hangar" "Help me take this mask off&hellip;"
 * Ask the Master by Pablo Hidalgo
 * "A Lesson in Absolutes" Plus trying to understand Yoda
 * Scouting the Galaxy by Steve Sansweet Sith collectibles
 * "Why Is the Dark Side So Darn Attractive?" From a Darth Maul jacket to Admiral Ozzel's cap, we search for Sith and bad-guy collectibles.
 * Jabba's Collection Three words: Twelve. Inch. Maul.
 * "At Last They Will Have Their Revenge" Plus, premium format Luke Skywalker on Dagobah
 * Best of Hyperspace by Bonnie Burton and Pablo Hidalgo Evil name origins
 * "Best of Star Wars Blogs"
 * "Darth Vader In Third Evasive Action Webstrip"
 * "Galactic Gallery"
 * "Photoreceptor"
 * Padawan Corner by Bonnie Burton DIY Vader mural
 * "Make Your Own Vader Mural"
 * Bantha Tracks, Vol. 19 Why kids love Vader
 * "Celebration of Sith"
 * "The Way We Were" by Abel Peña
 * "Editorial" by Mary Franklin My Best Friend Darth
 * Laugh It Up, Fuzzball by Darth Mao (of the Oakland Sith Lords)
 * "Sith Lords Summer Camp"
 * StarWarsShop.com, #12 Shadow Stormtrooper and more!

Cover gallery
This is a gallery of the different cover variations of Star Wars Insider #88.