Before we get into this, let‘s just allow the fact that this is another property adapted from a comic book series. But there is hope for this one mainly thanks to the boundless invention inherent in the title. Dark Horse Entertainment, David Fincher ("Fight Club") and animation house Blur Studios are joining forces to bring cult comic "The Goon" to the big screen as a CG–animated ‘toon.

Eric Powell created "The Goon" back in 1999 and summarily crafted a bonkers world following the exploits of a low–level mob enforcer. The muscle–bound thug manages to not only cross his boss but also comes the wrong side of a bunch of paranormal entities including ghosts, zombies and even the odd mad scientist or two. "The Goon" positioned itself as a refreshing alternative to the pre–millennial superheroes on offer by rewarding the reader with a darker–edged comedic tale.

Powell, having stated his intent on his official website yesterday, will write the script and Fincher will produce. With Universal‘s first look deal with Dark Horse Entertainment, it‘s likely that the studio will be picking this one up once it‘s on its feet.

With "Wanted" already causing a storm at the Box Office on either side of the Atlantic, and plans afoot to reel out a sequel, life is pretty good for graphic novel author Mark Millar. But it would seem that Millar is not content to stop there. In an interview with the Daily Record, Millar declared his wish to reinvent the "Superman" franchise.

"Since I was a kid I‘ve always wanted to reinvent Superman for the 21st century…I‘ve been planning this my entire life. I‘ve got my director and producer set up, and it‘ll be 2011. This is how far ahead you have to think" Millar said. "The Superman brand is toxic after that last movie [Bryan Singer‘s "Superman Returns"] lost $200 million, but in 2011 we‘re hoping to restart it" he added.

Millar was being tight–lipped as to who exactly is said director or producer but it‘s a bold claim indeed to offer us a release date for his passion project. Millar did go on to clarify on his message boards that; "a very well known American action director heard about my love of Superman, approached my and asked me to team up with him and his producer to make a pitch for this. We‘ve been talking for several weeks now and, if this is going to happen, we‘ll know by Christmas".

Meanwhile Bryan Singer is still in the early stages of developing a sequel to "Superman Returns".