The Comic: Oops! A rare bum-note from Millar, this five-part serial was designed to re-popularise the romance comic, but, well, didn’t. Based around the issue of teen pregnancy, the series’ characters are based upon the early lives of Spiderman regulars Aunt May and Uncle Ben, and Mary and Richard Parker. Cue all manner of fan rage when Millar plays fast and loose with the specifics of Spidey’s parentage…

The Movie Version: Even without the Spidey element, this could work as a more conventional coming-of-age drama. In fact, given that Trouble contains precisely zero superhero action, marketing it as a Spiderman prequel would probably leave Marvel with a riot on their hands.

Dream Director: In the wrong hands this could descend into teen slush territory, but not with Darren Aronofsky behind the camera. Putting the man behind Requiem For A Dream in charge should stop things getting too Sweet Valley High.

Dream Cast: It’s got to be a young cast, but preferably one that’s never been anywhere near the Twilight Saga. We’re thinking Emma Stone as the feisty May and Mia Wasikowska as her shy sister Mary.