I doubt the economy here will ever recover, to be honest, not in my lifespan anyway. Oh, well!

I have a major sweet tooth too, though mainly for chocolate.

I read the X-MEN as a kid. I basically started with the Greek translations, and when I ran out of issues, started buying the English ones. It's how I learned the language. I collected until I was about 21, and then had to stop because my pocket couldn't support a comic book habit.

I'd love to read that Kitty fic if you find it.