Panty waste? In this week's "Pipeline," Augie De Blieck Jr. receives an (unintentionally hilarious) e-mail rebuke for his recent criticism of all the "panty shots" in "NYX" #1:

"Just to let you know, some of us like sensual artwork in comics. For me, the panty shot, toilet stall scene, and rave scene in NYX #1 were the highlights. When I see comics without any sensuality, I typically don't buy them.

"I loved NYX #1 - panty shots and all. If you're a guy and you're not gay, why wouldn't you?"

Augie didn't feel a need to comment, and, well, I wouldn't even know where to begin ...