As a result, Roddenberry not only spawned one of the most successful sci-fi series of all time–he also popularized a genre that gained further traction with the release of 2001, Star Wars, and Alien ...
His endgame? To destroy all life in both universes. Eventually, the likes of the Silver Surfer, Star-Lord, Drax, and Nova assembled to stop the villain. It was Richard Rider who saved the day ...
For all their disparity, however ... and it's another show that was forced to endure significant retooling for its second season, including the inexplicable removal of star Michael Paré.