Star Wars Insider

Jul 17, 2026

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Star Wars Insider issue 227 features editorials and interviews exploring the Star Wars galaxy. The publication discusses the science and lore behind blue as a food color, conversations with Amandla Stenberg and Manny Jacinto about The Acolyte roles, a behind-the-scenes tour of Lucasfilm’s Creature Shop, and updates on expanded planets and High Republic short fiction by Alyssa Wong.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryComic

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Pages86

Reading Time33 min

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T H E O F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E Alyssa Wong @crashwong Nebula Awardwinning novelist and games writer Alyssa has been behind Marvel Comics’ Star Wars: Doctor Aphra series since 2020. Write to us UNITED STATES Star Wars Insider, Titan Magazines, 2819 Rosehall Lane, Aurora, IL, 60503, U.S.A. A MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Did Sith Lords drink blue milk? And if they did, could lactose intolerance have been the surprising cause of their extreme hatred towards everything and everyone—including their very own master or apprentice (delete as appropriate)? Was lactose even a thing in the Star Wars galaxy? It probably doesn’t matter, but this is the kind of thought that wanders uninvited through an editor’s mind (well, this editor anyway!) when thinking about prospective features for each issue. Consequently, for this edition of Insider I found myself commissioning an in-depth look at the science behind blue as a food color in the galaxy far, faraway and closer to home. With recipes! Not once does the word“lactose” come up, so I’m still none the wiser. (But there had to be something bugging those grumpy Sith, right?!) Star Wars: The Acolyteset out to explore the dark side from a much less whimsical perspective, and this issue we speak to AmandlaStenberg (who played twin sisters Mae and Osha) and Manny Jacinto (Qimir) about their roles in the hit Disney+ series. We also take a tour of Lucasfilm’s Creature Shop at Pinewood Studios with creature effects designer Neal Scanlan, who is on a mission to train young apprentices of his own at the state-of-the-art facility. Along with exploring the heroic exploits of Ezra Bridgerand Captain Rex, we look at how some of the oldest planets from the saga have been expanded in the current era of Star Wars storytelling. We also welcome a special guest writer to our ongoing series of The High Republic short fiction—awardwinning author Alyssa Wong. I advise you grab a glass of chilled bantha milk and get reading. I have spoken. Christopher Cooper Editor Jay Stobie @StobiesGalaxy Writer, media consultant, and Wookiee fan, Jay is a regular Star Wars Insider contributor, and commentator for many sci-fi outlets. Melissa T. Miller @melissatruth Scientist and science writer Melissa visits Comic-Con every year to purchase new Star Wars paraphernalia for her pet dog. Mark Newbold @Prefect_timing A writer for U. K. sci-fi magazine Starburst and a Star Wars Insider contributor since 2006, Mark is an Honorary Friend of the 501st Legion. Amy Richau @amyrichau Amy is a regular contributor to [StarWars.com](StarWars.com), and is the author of Star Wars: I Love You, I know: Lessons in Love and Friendship. Harvey Hamer @TDDBooks A British sciencefiction and fantasy author with an interest in history and mythology, Harvey has a“small” Star Wars and LEGO collection. UNITED KINGDOM Star Wars Insider, 144 Southwark Street, London SE1 0UP, U. K. Call us To subscribe in

Jul 17, 2026

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