Elsewhere in The Solar System
- Monster Zero (1965), the 6th Godzilla film: Aliens from Planet X (located between Jupiter and Saturn) try to conquer the Earth to take its water supply because water is scarce on their planet.
- The Lost Planet (1953) describes journeys to Hesikos, a fictional asteroid with highly eccentric orbit whose humanoid inhabitants renounced nuclear power after a meltdown, but have meanwhile developed broadcast telepathy. A happy ending ensues when Earthmen provide safe nuclear technology in return for thought projections from Hesikos to reduce fear and aggression here.
- Eros appeared in a Golden Age Wonder Woman story. It is ruled by women who consider prison terms a reward and are more scientifically advanced then Earth. It can be reached through astral projection while sleeping. Wonder Woman is sent there by Queen Desira to fight a rogue Woman Scientist who is trying to help men take over the planet.
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