Star Wars Insider 189, the magazine Star Wars Insider's 167th publication, marks the ninety-seventh issue released by Titan Magazines. Its release date was May 1, 2019. This particular edition featured a pair of variant covers that were exclusively available at Celebration Chicago.
A STAR WARS CELEBRATION SPECIAL EDITION! We're counting down to Episode 4: A New Hope! Discover the real-world inspirations for Tatooine's harsh deserts and lawless settlements! Travel back to 1978 and explore the original Kenner Star Wars toy line! Greg Hildebrandt shares insights into his iconic artwork!
Notably, the release of this issue occurred just a single day after the death of Peter Mayhew, the actor who portrayed Chewbacca. Inside, readers can find an interview with Mayhew titled "Peter Mayhew: Fantasy Fuzzball."
- " Infinite Possibilities: Star Wars: A New Hope "
- " Peter Mayhew: Fantasy Fuzzball "
- " Gary Kurtz: The Spark That Lit the Fire "
- " The Grand Tour of Tatooine "
- " Karen Hallion: She's Got It Covered "
- " Daniel Logan: Boy Trouble "
- " Greg Hildebrant: The Art of Light and Dark "
- " Parallel Lives "
- " Only You Can Decide! "
- " Leslie Dilley: The Man Who Built R2-D2! "
- " Cut to the Chase "
- STAR WARS INSIDER #189 NEWSSTAND ED (backup link not available)
- Star Wars Insider #189 located on Titan Comics' website (backup link)