Plus, the Muppets already had their own sci-fi segment via their "Pigs in Space" shorts that date back to the original "Muppet Show." The ship on "Pigs in Space" was called the Swine Trek ...

In 2009, The Muppet Show comic series by Roger Langridge brought ... mixing comedy with a beloved adventure story. From "Pigs in Space" to pirate-themed adventures, the possibilities are endless ...