The article titled Mara Jade: Flesh and Blood was published in Star Wars Insider 47. This piece focuses on the initial live-action depiction of Mara Jade Skywalker, which happened on the card Mara Jade, the Emperor's Hand. This card was part of the Enhanced Jabba's Palace set for the Star Wars Customizable Card Game created by Decipher. The card featured Shannon McRandle (credited as Shannon Baksa) as Mara.
The article includes an interview with McRandle, where she conveys her enthusiasm about being selected to embody Mara Jade and details her preparations for the part.