John Cleese 'to pen Superman comic'

John Cleese is reportedly writing a new Superman comic.

The former Monty Python star has devised a Superman story called True Brit.

The 96-page book is expected out in December next year, according to his agent.

DC Comics editor Mike Carlin told fansite Newsarama.com: "I have an offer out to an artist, I don't have him confirmed yet, but I think it'll happen."

"How do we get a guy like John Cleese to do a comic book? Because comics are cool, and these guys love our characters. We're not figuring that anyone will say no."