The Trouble with MCI

digresssmlOriginally published November 13, 1998, in Comics Buyer’s Guide #1304

And now, a cautionary tale having nothing to do with comics, but which should be duly noted in the log of “things that could happen to you, so watch it.”

A few months ago, the phone rang in my office (as it is wont to do). I answered it, and there was a representative from MCI on the other end. “Hello, Mr. David,” said the rep. “We’re calling to verify your new MCI calling card.”