Can you believe it's been 10 years since fans got their first jolt of Tatooine Podracing, their first demo of Darth Maul's deadly dueling, and their first dose of Jar Jar Binks' antics? Well, The Phantom Menace turns a decade old next month, and Star Wars Insider takes us back to the beginning with thoughts shared by the cast of the saga's first prequel.
Two Episode I covers have been designed for this special anniversary issue: Darth Maul leers from the newsstand edition, while select comic stores will carry the Qui-Gon Jinn-cover issue!
Episode I anniversary coverage for Insider #109 includes:
- Easter Egg Visual Guide: Here's a rundown of the hidden treasures within Episode I that you may have missed!
- Ray Park interview: Insider trades a few spars with the actor who portrayed Darth Maul
- Ahmed Best interview: Be re-introduced to the man behind the CGI mask and learn why Jar Jar Binks is winning new fans!
- Ralph Brown interview: Meet the man who taught Anakin to fly, Ric Olié
- Expanded Menace: Learn how the release of Episode I brought new life to the Expanded Universe
- Darth Maul Collectibles: Gus Lopez explores a mass of Maul merchandise
- Creature Feature: Episode I Animation Director Rob Coleman discusses creature design and animation for The Phantom Menace
Also included in this issue are the regular columns Launch Pad: live action news, A Musical Journey, and The Force Unleashed awarded; Versus: Count Dooku vs. Darth Maul; Books: Aaron Allston's Star Wars novel Outcast; Comics: Han and Chewbacca kick off an all-new series of comics; Toys: new toys preview by Lucas Licensing's Chris Spitale; and a Bantha Tracks section showcasing a rare and mighty gift between two Star Wars fans! Look for Star Wars Insider #109 to start shipping this month!
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