The Horse's Mouth, originally titled Straight from the Horse's Mouth, was a regular department in the Star Wars Insider that was written by Bob Cooper and Peet Janes. The column discussed the latest Star Wars comic books from Dark Horse Comics, covering series such as Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi and Star Wars: Republic.
The articles actually began appearing in the twenty-first issue of The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine, just two issues before its title change to Star Wars Insider. It began alternating with the Bookshelf department, written by Jason Fry, in Star Wars Insider 44.
The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 21[]
Discussing the making and popularity of Dark Empire, and previews of Star Wars and Indiana Jones comics coming in 1994-1995.
The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 22[]
Previewing upcoming comic series Dark Empire II and Tales of the Jedi - Dark Lords of the Sith.
Star Wars Insider 23[]
An interview with comic book artist Chris Gossett about the Tales of the Jedi - Dark Lords of the Sith miniseries.
Star Wars Insider 24: The Art of Dave Dorman and Hugh Fleming[]
Interviews with Star Wars comic cover artists Dave Dorman and Hugh Fleming.
Star Wars Insider 25[]
Bob Cooper previews forthcoming Star Wars comics for 1995–1996.
Star Wars Insider 26: "A Guide to the Tales of the Jedi Universe, Part 1"[]
The first in a three-part guide to the Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi comic book series.
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Star Wars Insider 27: "A Guide to the Tales of the Jedi Universe, Part 2"[]
The second in a three-part guide to the Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi comic book series.
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Star Wars Insider 28: "A Guide to the Tales of the Jedi Universe, Part 3"[]
The third in a three-part guide to the Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi comic book series.
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Star Wars Insider 29: "Creating the Shadows Comic Book"[]
Discussing the creation of the Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire comic book series.
Star Wars Insider 30[]
Bob Cooper reveals a day in the life of a Star Wars editor—plus, how you can submit to Dark Horse.
Star Wars Insider 31[]
An interview with Edvin Biuković, artist of the Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: The Phantom Affair story arc.
Star Wars Insider 32[]
Discussing artist Al Williamson's work on Star Wars comics, including the upcoming Star Wars: A New Hope - The Special Edition miniseries.
Star Wars Insider 33[]
New Star Wars comic created in four cities on two continents.
Star Wars Insider 34: "X-Wing: Rogue Squadron"[]
"X-Wing: Rogue Squadron" by Peet Janes
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Star Wars Insider 35[]
Bob Cooper discusses Dark Horse's 1998 lineup of Star Wars comics.
Star Wars Insider 36: "Crimson Empire"[]
A detailed preview of the Star Wars: Crimson Empire, including interviews with Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley and Paul Gulacy.
Star Wars Insider 37[]
Article on Kilian Plunkett by Peet Janes.
Star Wars Insider 38: "The Passing of a Legend: Archie Goodwin"[]
The Passing of a Legend: Archie Goodwin by Peet Janes.
Star Wars Insider 39: "Mara Jade - Who Needs Movies to be a Star?"[]
A detailed look at the character Mara Jade, focusing on her appearances in comics and the upcoming Star Wars: Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand miniseries.
Star Wars Insider 40: "Dark Forces Rising"[]
It promoted Dark Forces: Jedi Knight, the final installment of the Dark Forces novella trilogy.
Star Wars Insider 41: "A New Era in Star Wars Comics"[]
Ki-Adi-Mundi stars in a new generation of Star Wars Comics
Star Wars Insider 42: "Vader & Fett Blast Off In New Comics"[]
Vader and Fett are the dark heroes on Dark Horse's horizon. Note: The table of contents erroneously claims the feature was on Page 76, it was actually on Page 72.
Star Wars Insider 43[]
It's here—Dark Horse's official Episode I comic adaptation!
Star Wars Insider 45: "Aurra Sings the Blues"[]
A detailed look at the character Aurra Sing and her appearances in Star Wars comics. The title is first changed to simply The Horse's Mouth.
Star Wars Insider 47: "Wedding Bells and Wookiee Yells"[]
Detailed previews of the Star Wars: Union and Star Wars: Chewbacca miniseries.
Star Wars Insider 48[]
Tale Spinning: Dark Horse Comics gets its doctorate in anthology with Star Wars Tales
Star Wars Insider 49: "Episode V Depicted in Comics"[]
A look at Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back in comics, including Marvel's adaptation and other comic series and stories connected to the events of the film.