The Comic: An alternative vision of America’s war on terror, Millar’s six-part series has an axis-of-evil nuke explode in Washington, prompting economic collapse, widespread disillusionment and martial law in Uncle Sam’s back yard. Unwilling to go down without a fight, the US military arms its troops with special pills, giving them some rather nifty superpowers. As you do.

The Movie Version: No big-name superheroes here, just pumped up military grunts, and a scathing satire of America’s role as self-appointed global policeman. Could be a tricky sell Stateside, although it would probably go down well everywhere else!

Dream Director: David O Russell proved himself adept at handling war-based satire with Three Kings, and the rumours surrounding his involvement in Pride, Prejudice and Zombies suggest he’s not above the fantastical…

Dream Cast: Crass, kill-hungry meatheads wanted? Hemsworth, Worthington, Lautner…your ship has come in! In all seriousness, they’d actually fit quite well…