Or he wouldn't have stopped it. He would've simply adapted to the situation -- sacrificing his life as Bruce Wayne if need be -- and devoted himself full-time to his quest for justice – to being Batman.

Just as Batman won't take another life to achieve his own ends, it makes sense to me that he wouldn't condone altering someone's consciousness – another way of taking someone's life – for the same reason.

I admit it's tempting to wish for the perfect boss, or the perfect parent, or the perfect outfit, but maybe the best any of us can do is not quit. Play the hand we've been given and accessorize the outfit we've got.

As for 119, there are a few twists and turns – and one revelation in particular that I think readers won't be expecting.

As for 119, there are a few twists and turns and one revelation in particular that I think readers won't be expecting.

And, most importantly, knowing what we know now knowing the damage we did would we do the same thing again? Do we have any choice?