BORIS Johnson likes a good comic book reference, and so do we.

Discussing Brexit in a weekend interview, the PM entered the Marvel universe, saying: “The madder Hulk gets, the stronger Hulk gets.”

But it’s unlikely either the Hulk or his alter ego Dr Bruce Banner would have missed yesterday’s Luxembourg press conference after being boo-ed off by protesters.

So here are some other comic characters that might make for a stronger comparison.

THE PENGUIN:

THE monocled maniac is a walking personification of privilege. And, sadly for the wisecracking Batman baddie, who loves to be surrounded by beautiful women, his plans seldom come off.

VIOLET PARR:

INCREDIBLES super schoolgirl Violet shares the power of invisibility with Johnson, as well as the power of manipulation, though in her case that applies to forcefields. And she does turn up for work, so maybe not.

THE COMEDIAN:

IS this masked marauder a goodie or a baddie? In cult graphic novel Watchmen, which is soon to hit the small screen in a new adaptation, it’s not the former – even though he claims to be fighting for his country when he turns on civil liberties protesters and women.

THE RUMOUR:

In Umbrella Academy, which went from page to Netflix last year, Allison Hargreeves has the power to make people believe anything she says. Does our ex-journalist Prime Minister have this ability? We’ll let you decide.

LEX LUTHOR:

THIS Superman baddie has absolutely no superpowers, but he is a well-known public figure who uses his high status and wealth as a cover for his schemes. In one storyline he became president of America so...

THANOS:

THE Avengers villain has taken on all comers, and not all were left standing. Thanos destroys half of all life in the universe to please himself, taking out Black Panther, Spider-Man and more. It’s hard not to think of the most recent Tory leadership race.

WONDER WOMAN:

FIGHTING for truth, justice and equality while promoting peace and compassion amongst humanity, Wonder Woman is, well, nothing like Boris, sorry.