Star Wars Insider issue 52 marks the magazine's fifty-second publication of Star Wars Insider. This particular issue holds the distinction of being the first one overseen by editor Jeff Quick. This transition occurred after Dan Madsen, the founder and original publisher of Star Wars Insider who also served as the former president of The Official Star Wars Fan Club, and the long-standing Editor-in-Chief Jon Bradley Snyder both departed. To ensure a smooth changeover, Scott Chernoff, who had previously served as the Managing Editor and maintained a consistent presence, took on the role of Contributing Editor. Issue number 52 saw its release on February 27, 2001.
- " George Lucas: The Story Comes First " (Authored by Scott Chernoff) In this piece, the Insider engages in a conversation with the visionary behind the entire saga. George openly shares his thoughts on the darker aspects of the narrative he's crafting, the cultural phenomenon that Star Wars has evolved into, and the underlying reasons behind the prevalence of subpar films.
- " Casting Director Robin Gurland " How does one go about finding a young actor to portray Owen Lars, especially considering that the older version of the character debuted on screen over two decades prior? Is Hayden Christensen truly as talented as everyone claims? Robin Gurland, the Casting Director for Episode II, provides insights into the casting procedure.
- " Area Film Satirized—Star Wars in the Onion " (Written by Scott Chernoff) If you're not familiar with The Onion, you're missing out. This satirical newspaper, known for its timely and humorous content, pokes fun at various American events. Naturally, Star Wars is among the subjects it satirizes. Scott Chernoff provides us with an exclusive look.
- "From the Editor's Desk" (by Jeff Quick)
- " Rebel Rumblings "
- " Prequel Update with Producer Rick McCallum " (by Dan Madsen)
- " Star News "
- " Nothing but Star Wars " — Tatooine Thunder Machines (by Jon Bradley Snyder)
- " The Jawa Trader "
- " Comics Link " — Shining Stars (by Rich Handley)
- " Bookshelf " — Point of No Return (by Jason Fry)
- " Gamescape " — Star Wars Smackdown (by Blake Fischer)
- " Scouting the Galaxy " — Searching for Ewoks on Hoth (by Stephen J. Sansweet)
- " DecipherCon 2000 " — Deal With It! (by Rich Handley)
- " Dear 2-1B "
- " The Last Page "