i actually read last weeks books a long time ago... but have been a little swamped here at the ol' office. so here goes:

• Batgirl 29: $ D good installment of fugitive, but not good enough.
  
• Black Panther 45: $ K
  
• Black Widow: Pale Little Spider 3: $ the mini is over.
  
• Elektra 11: $ K
  
• Fables 2: $ K BoW
  
• Incredible Hulk 41: $ K
  
• Spider-man Blue 2: $ K
  
• Ultimate Spider-man Special 1: $ 1
  
• Way of the Rat 2: $ K
  

overall, a good week for books. makes a man happy, 'cept for the wallet being lighter. sigh.

a letter to ebay fraudmeister "dan" from my pal mike:

"Hey Dan,

Just got your Ultimate Spider-Man #1. What the fuck are you trying to pull?

Here's what your description said at the ebay auction:
This auction is for issue #1 of the phenomenon known as Ultimate Spider-man. In other words, this is Ultimate Spider-man #1 Red Cover. This is NOT one of those toy store, shoe store, restaurant or "Special Edition" reprints that have been popping up everywhere. For most of you, that is all that needs to be said. Payments will be accepted threw Paypal or Money orders. Thanks and Happy Bidding.

Why the hell did you send me the FREE COMIC BOOK DAY issue? You have two choices: Send me what you promised in your ad or send me a certified check for $41.50.

You have until Wednesday (6/19) to reply and until Monday (6/24) to send the comic or money without my contacting ebay, the New York State Attorney General's Office, or finding out where you're from and driving their myself.

Now, ebay says most of the time these things can be worked out in a simple email for a simple misuderstanding. Wouldn't that be a happy alternative to legal proceedings?

Don't for a fucking minute think this will just go away.

-Mike"

things like this make me all fuzzy inside.