Yeah-Republic #59 was an excellent issue, and ironic considering Hett's fate.
I think the whole Jaabim arc in Republic was the best thing to come out of the prequels, in fact.
Also while we're on the subject of Sith tatoos, it also seems to be a Zabrak thing as well. The other Zabrak in TPM, Eeth Koth, also has facial tatoos, although not to the extent Maul does; although his replacement Agen Kolar does not.
I think the whole Jaabim arc in Republic was the best thing to come out of the prequels, in fact.
Also while we're on the subject of Sith tatoos, it also seems to be a Zabrak thing as well. The other Zabrak in TPM, Eeth Koth, also has facial tatoos, although not to the extent Maul does; although his replacement Agen Kolar does not.