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.
Contents[]
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—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.- "Legacy of the Force: Betrayal Is Just the Beginning"
Aaron Allston kicks off the startling new series—Star Wars: Legacy of the Force—with a slew of surprises. - "I've Seen That Face Before"
- "Legacy of the New Jedi Order"
- "Legacy of the Force: Betrayal Is Just the Beginning"
- "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 Star Wars: The Last of the Jedi. This interlude takes place between book #2—Dark Warning—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.
- "Han Shoots First!"
- Technical Readout by Chris Trevas
- "Death Star II Main Hangar"
"Help me take this mask off…"
- "Death Star II Main Hangar"
- Ask the Master by Pablo Hidalgo
- "A Lesson in Absolutes"
Plus trying to understand Yoda
- "A Lesson in Absolutes"
- Scouting the Galaxy by Stephen J. 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.
- "Why Is the Dark Side So Darn Attractive?"
- Jabba's Collection
Three words: Twelve. Inch. Maul.- "At Last They Will Have Their Revenge"
Plus, premium format Luke Skywalker on Dagobah
- "At Last They Will Have Their Revenge"
- 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's 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.
Sources[]
- The Sith Rule Star Wars Insider #88 on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Star Wars Insider #88 Online Supplement on Hyperspace (content obsolete and backup link not available)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ The Sith Rule Star Wars Insider #88 on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
External links[]
- "Star Wars Insider Issue 88: The Sith Issue" — A Little Short for a Stormtrooper — Frank Parisi's StarWars.com Blog (content now obsolete; backup link)