Man, there's a shit ton of comics I should've read that I still haven't: the original Crisis on Infinite Earths, All of Preacher (I'm only one book shy though!), all of Fables, etc. I can totally understand having gaping holes in your reading history.
And to answer your second question: Yes. I think you are
When my office pool wins the $18 million super 7 tonight, I will be like those middle eastern sultans who replace their cars every time they run out of gas. Each time a string breaks, I will buy a new guitar. Hell, every time my guitar goes out of tune I will buy a new one!
And to answer your second question: Yes. I think you are