The dark side is strong with this one. The next issue of Lucasfilm Magazine -- the official magazine of the French Star Wars Fan Club -- celebrates the ultimate revenge of the Sith Lords with an issue devoted to their evil ways. Two separate covers contain the darkness within. The newsstands version features photos of Darth Maul and Darth Vader, while the subscriber version features Count Dooku and Asajj Ventress, stunningly illustrated by ILM artist, Aaron McBride.

Inside, actor Ray Park describes what it's like to play a Sith Lord, complete with full-page step-by-step martial arts guide. Learn how to fight like a Sith! Also in this issue is "Heritage of the Sith," an ancient tome of dark side lore discovered by author Drew Karpyshyn. And find out from writer John Ostrander and artist Jan Duursema what's coming up in the new Star Wars Legacy comics series.

Also in this issue, Oscar-nominated Makeup Supervisor Nikki Gooley and Creatures Supervisor Dave Elsey chat about the techniques they used for Padmé, Tarkin and the extraordinary Jedi, Sith and Senators in Episode III. Also from the world of Star Wars art is the third and final installment of the multi-part Ralph McQuarrie interview. The visionary who captured the first images of the far-away galaxy in sketches and production paintings discusses his contributions to the final film of the original trilogy, Return of the Jedi.

This issue offers a look at the new Cinema by the Bay book, as well as an exclusive tour of the new Lucasfilm offices at the beautiful Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco, including an exclusive interview with landscape architect Lawrence Halprin.

Also in this issue, journey with French journalist Alain Carrazé back in 1983 at Lucasfilm, for a promo tour for the release of Return of the Jedi and meet George Lucas, Ben Burtt, Tom Smith (ILM's General Manager), Sidney Ganis (Lucasfilm Senior Vice-President), Ed Catmull (Lucasfilm Computer Division' Vice-president) and Bob Greber (Lucasfilm' President).

Catch up on all your favorite columns and regular features -- Skywalker Reporter, Toy Story, Best of Hyperspace, the newest merchandise catalogue, Dr. Jones' mail bag and much more! This issue also comes with two exclusives posters: The first one features Darth Vader illustrated by ILM artist Aaron McBride, and the second one will please the collectors with a full range of Hasbro 2006 Saga Action Figures.

Lucasfilm Magazine #60 is available in two formats. The illustrated Dooku cover version has already been shipped to subscribers, and the Darth Maul/Darth Vader version will be available on July 8th on French newsstands. For more information on the Official French Fan Club, visit their website here.