
In an alternate reality, instead of crashing in the Midwest of Kansas, Kal-El’s spacecraft was deliberately directed towards England. He was discovered and nurtured by the Clark family, with him being christened Colin Clark. What makes this narrative unusual isn’t that Superman became British, although it is intriguing and amusing to envision given Superman’s strong association with American culture, but rather that this tale clearly satirizes British stereotypes. Particularly, it criticizes the British inclination to conform to societal norms, as Colin was raised to never employ his powers for fear of disturbing the neighbors. He went on to work for the Daily Smear as a tabloid journalist and later created an ostentatiously British Superman costume modeled after the Union Jack flag following the rescue of The Rutles, a Beatles parody band. This comic book reads like a script from Monty Python, and that’s because it essentially is, having been penned by John Cleese and Kim Howard Johnson – both well-known for their contributions to classic British dry humor. This work is pure old-fashioned teasing, and is sure to elicit laughter from those who read it with an open mind. The exaggeration of stereotypes is extreme, but it’s all in good fun, making it quite unusual to see Superman clad in a British flag costume. This book earns its place on the list for that reason alone.