BROWN THE SUPERHERO.Byline: BY MIKE SWAIN Michael ("Mike") Lee Swain (born December 21, 1960 in Elizabeth, New Jersey) is one of the most successful American judokas. He competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984. , Science Correspondent PRIME Minister Gordon Brown has been transformed into an alien-bashing hero in a new American comic. In the Marvel mag Captain Britain and MI13 he helps protect the planet from an evil green-skinned extraterrestrial race known as the Skrulls. Mr Brown is seen discussing the invasion with superhero su·per·he·ro n. pl. su·per·he·roes A figure, especially in a comic strip or cartoon, endowed with superhuman powers and usually portrayed as fighting evil or crime. Captain Britain and operatives of fictional British intelligence agency MI13. He tells them: 'All British super heroes now work for MI13. Like it or not." The real Mr Brown is currently dealing with an economic crisis and unrest within his party. Last night the comic's British writer Paul Cornell This article is about the British writer. For the lawyer and real estate speculator, see Paul Cornell (lawyer). Paul Cornell (born July 18 1967) is a British writer best known for his work in television drama as well as Doctor Who said: "I'm quite a fan of Gordon Brown. "I'm pleased we've given him a PR boost on both sides of the Atlantic and around the world. "I feel quite sorry for him, so I'm glad I've contributed a bit." In the comic Mr Brown had been been forced to take drastic action after discovering a number of Cabinet members, including the Home Secretary, were aliens in disguise. Mr Brown is confused by the Skrulls massing in the Cheviot Hills Cheviot Hills (chĕv`ēət, chēv`–), range, c.35 mi (56 km) long, extending along part of the border between Scotland and England. The highest point is The Cheviot (2,676 ft/816 m). in north Northumberland. He says: "Odd choice. Nothing of strategic value nearby." But the area is home to an ancient supernatural power. Writer Paul added: "You never see the Cabinet members involved. I'll leave that to people's imaginations." CAPTION(S): STAR Brown in comic |
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