Star Wars Insider Number 55 represents the 55th publication of the Star Wars Insider periodical. Its availability on newsstands began on August 7, 2001. This particular issue marked the beginning of Christopher Perkins's tenure as chief editor, following his role as Senior Editor for the magazine, commencing with issue 53. Included with this issue was an exclusive Obi-Wan Kenobi trading card, originating from 2001 Topps Star Wars Evolution, a trading card set by Topps.
- " Samuel L. Jackson: The Jedi Returns " (authored by Scott Chernoff) In Episode I, Mace Windu's actions spoke louder than words. According to Samuel Jackson, in the upcoming film, villains will tremble before him.
- " Silas Carson: Hero with a Thousand Faces " (authored by Scott Chernoff) Discover the future for Ki-Adi-Mundi and Nute Gunray in Episode II, as portrayed by our beloved Cerean and the galaxy's most sought-after Neimoidian.
- " Remembering Brian Daley " (authored by Michael G. Ryan) Friends and admirers pay tribute to a pioneering author within the expanded universe.
- " Star Wars on The Muppet Show " (authored by Tim Harrod) Journey back to a time when pigs adored frogs and Jim Henson reigned supreme on television, courtesy of The Onion's wittiest writer.
- " Jedi Knight Shift: Decipher Unveils a New Star Wars Trading Card Game " (authored by Cory J. Herndon) Game designer Tom Lischke elucidates the strategies for galactic dominance and enemy annihilation in Decipher's latest trading card game.
- "From the Editor's Desk"
- " Rebel Rumblings "
- " Prequel Update featuring Rick McCallum " (by Dan Madsen)
- " Star News " (by Sue Weinlein Cook)
- " Comics Link " — A Compelling Case for Exploring the Tales (by Lee Dawson)
- " Bookshelf " — Serving Darth Sidious (by Jason Fry)
- " Gamescape " — Something Wicked This Way Comes (by Jesse Decker)
- " HoloNet " — Surfing with StarWars.com (by Paul Ens)
- " Set Piece : Hoth Echo Base Main Hangar" (by Christopher Trevas & Chris Reiff)
- " Scouting the Galaxy " — Bootlegger's Revenge? Artistic Homage (by Stephen J. Sansweet)
- " Dear 2-1B "
- " The Last Page "