Star Trek: The Original Series the 23rd century bearing a crew dedicated to exploring the Milky Way Galaxy. Roddenberry noted a number of influences on his idea, some of which includes A. E. van Vogt's tales of the spaceship "Space Beagle", Eric Frank Russell's "Marathon" series of stories, and the film "Forbidden Planet" (1956). Some have also drawn parallels with the television series "Rocky Jones, Space Ranger" (1954), a space opera which included many of the elements that were integral to "Star Trek"—the organization, crew relationships, missions, part of the bridge layout, and some technology. Roddenberry also drew heavily from C. S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower
Star Trek (DC Comics) Star Trek (DC Comics) From February 1984 through February 1996, DC Comics held the license to publish comic books based upon the Star Trek franchise, namely "" (TOS) and "" (TNG). The main DC Comics "Star Trek" title was published in two series, comprising 136 issues, 9 annuals, and a number of special issues. Two series were also published based upon "", plus several mini-series that linked TOS and TNG. Volume one was published from February 1984–Nov. 1988. It featured stories set after "". In addition to the "Star Trek" original cast, original characters in this series included the bigoted