Lensman

The Lensman series is a serial science fiction space opera by E. E. Smith. The series is significant because it was the first set of science fiction novels conceived as a series.

Other appearances

In the DC Comics universe, the Green Lantern Corps bears many parallels to the Lensmen, although its principal creators deny any connection. The original video game Spacewar was inspired by the Lensman series. Comparisons have also been made between the Arisians and Eddorians of Smith's universe with both George Lucas's Star Wars galaxy (an early draft of the Star Wars script refers to the light side of the Force as "Arisian") and the Vorlons and Shadows of Babylon 5. The GURPS role-playing game includes a source book describing how to conduct a role-playing campaign set in the Lensman universe.

Related Topics:
DC Comics - Green Lantern Corps - Spacewar - Star Wars - The Force - Vorlons - Shadows - Babylon 5 - GURPS

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There is also a Japanese anime TV series and movie, Lensman. Although this was produced with the knowledge and consent of Smith's estate, they were so displeased with the result that for several years they rejected any other suggestions of adaptation. With Smith's knowledge the parody Backstage Lensman was written by Randall Garrett in 1949.

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Anime - Backstage Lensman - Randall Garrett - 1949

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