Jedi Masters, droid generals, Mandalorian mercenaries and Episode VI posters all share the spotlight of Star Wars Insider #86, the official magazine of Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club. Featured articles in this issue include a detailed report on the origins, customs and the way of life of the Mandalorians, written by expert Karen Traviss with all new artwork by webstrip favorite, Tom Hodges.

ILM Lead Animator Jamy Wheless talks about bringing the ancient green Jedi Master to life in "Yoda's Right Arm," a new behind-the-scenes article by Daniel Wallace. See some rare photos of animators acting out some of the most memorable Yoda scenes in Episode III as a foundation of the digital performance that would follow. This issue's cover features artwork provided exclusively to Star Wars Insider by Wheless himself!

He was once known as Qymaen jai Sheelal until he underwent a horrific transformation under the scalpels and welding torches of the Geonosians and their cohorts. He emerged General Grievous, dread leader of the Separatist army. Learn more of the secret origins of Grievous in a new article by Abel Peņa, illustrated by Joe Corroney.

Author Pete Vilmur completes his trilogy of poster articles with a spotlight on the artwork generated for Return of the Jedi. Also, J.W. Rinzler examines at how the original trilogy will never look the same when seen through the eyes of a prequel viewer in the article, "A New Order."

All the regular departments are back in this issue, including Skywalking's report on the forthcoming animated series, Jedi Library's interview with author Jude Watson, Drawn By the Force's look at Tag and Bink, Technical Readout's examination of Episode III's duel in the Senate, and much more!

Star Wars Insider #86 starts shipping to subscribers the week of February 13th, and ships to newsstands on February 21. Hyperspace members, the online supplement to Star Wars Insider #86 will be coming soon. Get more inside information on Grievous than could fit into the magazine, get a handy primer to the Mandalorian language courtesy of Karen Traviss, and read an exclusive excerpt to the forthcoming Darth Bane novel, Star Wars: Path of Destruction. Only Hyperspace members have access to this expanded content. If you're not yet a member, sign up today.