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Writer: Joshua Williamson	Artist: Jorge Molina Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: December 8, 2021 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 17 User Reviews: 68
New creative team! Start of a new story arc as Batman leaves Gotham! "Abyss" part one! As Gotham celebrates surviving Fear State, Batman retreats alone into the darkness. But when he learns of a mystery involving Batman Inc., it forces the Caped Crusader to leave Gotham for a brand-new adventure! Thrills, chills, and international intrigue await! The Dark Knight begins a new story with superstar artist Jorge Molina and new writer Joshua Williamson!
ComicBook.com - Nicole Drum Dec 8, 2021
A brand new chapter begins with Batman #118 and for the first time in a long time it actually feels, truly, like something new. Read Full Review
Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles Dec 7, 2021
This is an easy recommendation. The new creative team comes in ready to impress and delivers massively. Don't miss this one as it looks like the start of a memorable run. Read Full Review
DC Comics News - Derek McNeil Dec 7, 2021
Regardless of your feelings about Tynion's previous run on Batman or Williamson's run on The Flash, I urge you to check out. Batman #118 clearly shows that Williamson understands the character and bodes well for the title for however long he remains as the writer. Read Full Review
Comic Watch - Ariel B. Dec 7, 2021
Batman #118 is a fantastic start to a new era for Batman, likely to appeal to fans both new and old. Batman himself is well-characterized, with a portrayal that veers more toward the classic detective model than the action-horror hero of the previous run, but without a jarring tonal shift that might be off-putting for current readers. The artwork is beautiful, but honestly, Im not sure Ill ever be able to get past that one page without wincing. Read Full Review
The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu Dec 7, 2021
BATMAN #118 is refreshing, entertaining, refocused, and feels like it's already easier to digest than most Batman-related stories in the past five years. Read Full Review
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Dec 7, 2021
It may feel like a step back in intensity from past runs, but I think that's by design. Williamson is an expert at building a run from the ground up. Read Full Review
AIPT - Ben Morin Dec 7, 2021
This issue very much feels like a return to form for the main Bat-title. It keeps its focus on Batman, gives us some classic action beats, and sets up the next direction. For me, this serves as a promising jumping on point. It's direct, engaging, and recaptures what a Batman title should be. Read Full Review
COMICON - Tony Thornley Dec 10, 2021
This creative team had a lot to live up to. Not only did they jump in enthusiastically, they honored the previous run and set a course for an interesting new future. The mystery is interesting, the art is great, and I'm excited to see what they have planned for us. Read Full Review
Batman-News - Jay Yaws Dec 7, 2021
This is the first new issue of Batman I've read in almost a year, and I am not kidding when I say it's the best time I've had with this title in a long, long time. Williamson doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, or even try to force changes that are meant to leave his creative mark on the character, but only end up diminishing Batman as a result. No, this is a grand adventure, meant to entertain and respect Batman's role as Gotham's protector, and have a good time doing it. Read Full Review
Multiversity Comics - Quinn Tassin Dec 13, 2021
With "Batman" #118, Joshua Williamson makes it clear that we're at the start of another great run for the Caped Crusader. Read Full Review
Graphic Policy - Brett Dec 8, 2021
Batman #118 is a new beginning that pumps the breaks from world shattering events. There's a grounded sense of it all that feels like it brings Batman back to basics in many ways. Here's hoping it stays that course delivering something classic in many ways. Read Full Review
Dark Knight News - Max Byrne Dec 7, 2021
Batman #118 is an extremely solid and eventful start to a new era of Batman stories. The setup's tantalizing and the table setting for what is to come is a potent mix of the new and the old. I am fully on board for the future and look forward to it with bated breath. Read Full Review
Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills Dec 11, 2021
New creative team and new story come together for an excellent issue of Batman comics. Read Full Review
The Batman Universe - Scott Waldyn Dec 7, 2021
Batman #118 leaves James Tynion's Gotham behind as writer Joshua Williamson ushers in a new era by sending Batman on an exciting, globe-trotting mystery. This issue is fresh, fun, and teases a grand adventure ahead. Read Full Review
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally Dec 7, 2021
Molina and Janin deliver some fantastic art in the issue. There are beautiful details throughout and the characters look great. Read Full Review
Weird Science - Jim Werner Dec 7, 2021
Readers looking to be wowed right out of the gate with Joshua Williamson's Batman run start may have to wait a bit. This was a solid but safe issue that spends time transitioning out of James Tynion's run before getting interesting by the end. The entire issue looks fantastic, and the cliffhanger alone makes it worth reading. Read Full Review
Razorfine - Alan Rapp Dec 13, 2021
Batman #118 ushers in a new creative team, a mystery for Batman outside of Gotham City, and, once he touches down in Badhnisia, a change into the Batman, Inc. costume for our Caped Crusader. I've got to say I'm happy to have the Bat-Symbol back on our hero, but the lack of trunks (plus the unnecessary seams) means we still are denied Batman's classic look as DC seems incapable of providing more than half of a good costume for our hero. As for the mystery, it seems Batman may have an ally (of sorts) in… Lex Luthor? Read Full Review
Cpd113 Dec 10, 2021
Joshua Williamson nuff said
sHaMalAm Dec 7, 2021
Beautiful art aside, taking Batman away from Gotham is a fantastic decision. The story needed something fresh and this is looking to be exactly what it needs, new locale(s), the underused Batman inc and some good old mystery/ detective work. Batman has outgrown Gotham and this was well illustrated by how he made short work of his A list villains during the first few pages.
Good on Williamson to realize that Batman saving Gotham from peril from the same old villains is getting old. I'm really looking forward to this story.
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The Batman - Dec 7, 2021
Williamson taking Batman out of Gothan for Batman Inc. is a decision I'm 100% supporitve of. You make a great point of how saving Gotham from the same villains time and again is repetitive. I plan on trade-waiting this book, but seeing some of the reviews here makes me want to at least check out the first issue.
Cpd113 - Dec 10, 2021
Great review unlike the batmans review. Chance of pace lol. Williamson is the best writer currently doing it, and if not the best than you need more comics in your life.
cincyfan Dec 12, 2021
Coming off an unbelievably fantastic run of batman expertly written by James tynion I was very interested to see where Joshua Williamson would take the dark knight. I was very pleased with the results as this was a very good first issue. The artwork was incredible!!! This might be one of the best looking books I've ever seen!
Now this really managed to exceed my expectations, this feels like Williamson when he's really trying
The issue wasn't without its goofiness but the plots really interesting and I felt very hooked into this
Robin Dec 7, 2021
Amazing issue and a fresh and exciting start for a new writer on Batman. He is currently writing the some of the best if not best books of DC, and it flows here to, I am really excited for where this story of Abyss leads.
The art is amazing to show a change in writer and and writing in general, is it on far with Jorge's art I say it beat it in some places because this art works better in terms of grounded shady places with batman while Jorge's work better with bigger world building. So yes the art was amazing
I have said it before and will say it again I hope Williamson doesn't just focus on creating other characters and making them relate to batman because that's what Tynion's arc felt like, specially after the joker war. It felt like batman was a side character in a book named "The Batman".
Lastly, I am seriously hoping for a Batman and Robin team up again like the Morrison and Tomasi's run. more
Comics Code Authorities Jan 18, 2022
Well, I can safely say Williamson's off to a good start. I just hope he prefers to stick with stories like this and not one long story that only continues into another long story, which seems to be a fad in modern comics.
This story got off to an amusing start with the Billionaires' club and their easy target party. Those idiots were lucky the only real villain to show up was the Firefly (In a way better costume than what I've seen him in over the last several years). Williamson also put in some remarks for fans to recognize, like Joker's reference to "those wonderful toys" and Batman disguised as Croc. It shows he's an actual fan. I hope he remembers to keep giving us good stuff to read and always puts that before making a name for himself as "The writer who..." that's what really got to King and Tynion's heads. I also want to thank Williamson for getting Ghost Maker and Clownhunter out of Gotham. No all we have to do is make sure they stay out....
Molina's terrific art also contributed to the high score this book has earned. If this keeps up I'd say we have a great writer/art team to look forward to. But they're off to a great start. This is the best this book has been in a while, so let's keep it going smoothly and give us a break from all the longer than they had to be stories of King and Tynion and I'm sure these guys will go far. more
Toonstrack Jan 3, 2022
Rock solid issue. I wasn't sure i was gonna continue this run, not because of the last run which I actually liked, but simply because I didn't know if I needed to. But the art won me over and I'm glad that I got this. I'm interested in what the story will be, and the art again is phenomenal. Really strong looking stuff. Recommend picking this up.
Loafy Trophy Dec 9, 2021
This was a really great start with some strong writing and incredibly engaging visuals from the team of Williamson and Molina. As a huge fan of Grant Morrison's Batman run, it warms my heart to see Bruce back in the Batman Inc. suit, and with a mystery set up around the old team to boot.
From the first page, with Gotham city depicted in a moment of celebration, sucked me in. It was really nice to see as a contrast to the endless destruction and various wars it's gone through in the last 50 issues under King and Tynion. It felt fresh and almost immediately had me on board.
The pacing as the mystery around Abyss presents itself was also perfect and the benefactor reveal at the end sets up an intriguing hook going forward, while working well within current continuity, as Bruce has lost his fortune.
Overall, I think this is my favorite start to a Batman run since Snyder and Capullo launched the title in the New 52 by bringing the Court of Owls into the fold.
TheObserver Dec 9, 2021
I'm telling you really, it feels good! Frankly, it's a complete break from the Tynion era and I much prefer this new launch. Tynion's run was too obscure, too meta-intellectual. It spoke too much, it explained too much, and Batman had become a draw. Always a train behind, spectator in his own story. Stop and thank you to Williamson and his team for this clever reboot that doesn't take anything away from what happened (have to do with it) but hastens to put all this unnecessary mess in the closet. Farewell Ghost maker and Clownmachin, and long live Batman. I like the exchanges with Oracle, I like its melancholy, I like its confrontation with zeros during the "evening". and I love the idea of him going to investigate Batman's Incorporation and I love the masterful entry of (for you to read)
Very Good story. more
Hydro-Man Dec 8, 2021
Great pallet cleanser after Fear State. Really like the Batman Inc costume and was glad to see it back. Also enjoyed the twist of who is backing the Club of Heroes now.
There were couple cool Easter Eggs, too:
-Joker cosplayer assassin mentioning Batman's toys, a callback to Batman 89
-Batman disguising himself as Croc, a callback to the B:TAS ep "Almost Got 'Im"
Probably some others I missed.
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Mingthemerciless - Dec 9, 2021
Yeah its nice to have a batman book again that actually likes the character.
KFuqua Dec 8, 2021
Nice change for Batman and it was really needed. I look forward to seeing what Williamson will bring.
JaysonStodard Dec 8, 2021
Great to see Batman back in action! Love the artwork and story so far, cannot wait to see where Joshua Williamson takes this story.
Stormwrath Dec 7, 2021
After 1,5 years of boring and forced stories since joker war by Tynion, when it was announced that Williamson is the new Batman writer, I was super hyped, since every book he wrote in the past 3-4 years was great.
A new chapter begins, he concludes Tynion's run and start a brand new plot, and it felt natural, Williamson's writing is great and fits well with the book, the return of Batman Inc. is interesting. Jorge Molina's art with Tomeu Morey colors is damn good, everything in this issue was excellent, finally I'm excited to read Batman again
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SenpaifenixJäger - Dec 7, 2021
I also almost gave it an 8, but I think I'm a little suspicious, however I think it was a great change of direction.
I was wondering why all the Tynion hate, and than I realized I stopped reading this series after Joker war too. Great review
Batmanaholic Dec 9, 2021
This book was simply a great Batman book.
I really enjoyed the setup in the issue for where this run wants to go, I really enjoyed the two small time criminals at the start.
And my good lord can Molina draw Gotham and Batman, the fireworks in the background of his first Batman page almost seemed like a celebration of finally getting to draw Batman in Gotham for the first time.
The art is just breath taking, and worth the read for the billionaires ball scene alone.
The only thing keeping this from being a 10 is no Alfred, no Batman book will ever get a 10 until he's back to me.
The story was fun and interesting, I'm always down for a new Gillian but I really loved how they have this one set in the past and brought in a good mystery.
We haven't had some good detective work lately.
I really hope this is a good long run if this is what we are getting.
Like if he keeps writing this and robin this good, give this man the keys to Gotham and let him play as long as he wants. I haven't enjoyed a Batman book outside black label stuff this much since Snyder.
I don't care how dc does it but we need Alfred back and Bruce Wayne's fortune aswell. more
Gorr Dec 7, 2021
Refreshing to read a non-dogsh*t batman comic.
The Batman Dec 7, 2021
Before I give my review of this issue, I want to address something important in the comic book world:
Comic book legend George Perez, the artist behind many iconic storylines such as Crisis on Infinite Earths and Infinity Gauntlet, has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Pancreatic Cancer and has six-months-to-a-year left to live. It is gutwrencthing to think that one of the greatest comic book legends of all time will be leaving our world in that timeframe. If you have social media, please go out and spread love for his artwork so that he recognizes the many comic book fans he has entertained and inspired with his work. Thank you for everything Mr. Perez. I hope the rest of your days are as peaceful as they can be.
Alright, now on to the review of this issue:
Of all the writers who began their stints on Batman and Detective Comics since Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's New 52 run, this issue right here is my favorite opener to a Batman run that has started since that aforementioned run. The artwork from Jorge Molina is amazing. Jorge JIMENEZ is supposedly coming back after this "Abyss" arc, but I wouldn't mind if we get alternating arcs between Molina and Jimenez.
As for Joshua Willaimson, he's got a good script and plot in this issue. I'm glad he's taking the route of taking Bruce out of Gotham for a while. To me, that's much needed. After King's and Tynion's runs, I don't want to see another one of Batman's rogues try and take over Gotham City again. It's so repetitive. This is a good chance of pace and I'm looking forward to seeing how the rest of the arc plays out. I won't be pulling this book though. I'm a trade-waiter for this series. I just decided to read this issue because of all the good stuff I've heard about this issue as well as an interview with Joshua Williamson for today's issue. Link to the interview is at the bottom.
Overall, solid jumping-on point for Batman right here. I hope this turns out to be a great run.
https://batman-news.com/2021/12/06/batman-118-interview-with-joshua-williamson/ more
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Cpd113 - Dec 8, 2021
One of the worst reviews I've ever read. You are all over the place. Maybe try proofreading before posting the next review. Thank you for pointing out Mr. Perez. I'm preying for him.
daspidaboy - Dec 8, 2021
How is The Batman reviews all over the lace? He clearly stated objective reasons on why he liked this.
@Cpd113 You gave this issue a blind 10 without giving any explanations. Come to think of it, you haven't written why you like an issue so much since your Sep. 1st review of Fire Power #15. There hasn't been an extensive review from you since your Spawn reviews in 2019 and even then you're just talking about the art. And like daspidaboy said: I gave legitmate reasons why I liked this issue and the direction the book is going. Tell me where I messed up and I'll be happy to explain.
Also it's praying* instead of preying. Makes you sound like your trying to go after him.
I'm not a professional reviewer. I am simply a comic book fan who wants to express why I like a given issue.
ActionCity - Dec 11, 2021
I love that Cpd113 didn't proof read his own comment.
Criminology. Dec 7, 2021
The things i liked the most were the more comedic and lighthearted moments and judging by this first issue I guess that's what Williamson is going to try to do with the book. The party, Batman Inc, Batman giving autographs, people loving Batman are all evidence for that. You know, It's been a while since Batman's been that way and it's certainly refreshing after the darkness and depression of the recent runs. Ofc Williamson does not go extreme and the issue still feels like an issue of Batman. The change of tone also comes quite naturally from the story itself and from that that now people love batman. Bruce is clearly not used to that, which creates an interesting dynamic. The twist in the end was good and really exciting.
daspidaboy Dec 7, 2021
Even though I liked Tynion's Batman, I think Joshua Williamson will be better than Batman. It focuses more on Batman and Batman leaves Gotham, which is actually good because it doesnt have the same story of Gotham City being destroyed by villains. I am so far enjoying a lot of Batman content. Keep it up DC Comics and Joshua Williamson!
Afre Dec 7, 2021
If I'm being honest... I liked this.
First of all, Molina's art is wonderful. On par with Jimenez? Maybe.
And second of all? Well, it feels natural continuation to Tynion's Batman, which I was surprised with. This isn't just a brand new chapter, it feels like a true epilogue to Tynion's run and a prologue to Williamson's take on the Caped Crusader.
The plot progresses naturally and has some interesting twists left here. I'm actually intrigued what Batman book will offer. I haven't felt like this on a Batman run after "Their Dark Designs" which was like 1,5 years ago.
But there isn't a lot that happens here. As I said, this book is an epilogue and a prologue at the same time, so you might feel that there was very little here. It doesn't bother me, but I can understand if it bothers someone else.
So, Williamson, you got me interested. Don't go all-Tynion on me and make this run boring. Because right now, Batman should be anything but boring. more
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TSMack Jan 2, 2022
Solid art & story.
Psycamorean Jan 2, 2022
I want to keep myself from getting too excited, but I have to say, I enjoyed this one. I've been very sick of Batman lately, but this one made me feel a little better about it.
Zazikarion Dec 12, 2021
Williamson's definitely starting off strong, a nice wrap to the awful Fear State, some nice flashbacks, and a compelling murder mystery, not to mention Jorge Molina's amazing art.
Merlyn Dec 7, 2021
I am a bit conflicted about this. I don't enjoy seeing Batman kicked out of Gotham for nothing, so that kills a lot of the joy I should get from a Batman book from the start. On the other hand, at least Tynion's out so that's a huge plus. So was this good?
It was good. It was good seeing Batman being Batman again, and not just a tool to make stupid "original" characters look better so the writer gets some sweet money in the future in case they end up in a tv show. Also, I liked how Williamson showed Bruce's vulnerability without slapping you in the face with it. The art is very good, and the last two pages are electric. It did have some faults however. For one, I have no idea how Batman puts on a Killer Croc suit so fast and Josh doesn't bother to explain us. I really didn't need another stupid billionaire line which was also a lie, as in Bruce definitely attended to many such galas, usually to HELP PEOPLE. Because that's who Bruce Wayne is. And I would have liked to know more about Abyss, to see if there's something there with his character.
All in all, normally I would have given this 7.5 but I missed Batman so much that I was much more lenient with the rating. Let's hope this gets even better from here!
P.S.: I also urge anyone to go to George Perez' facebook page and wish him whatever you feel you have to wish, awful news indeed, the man is a treasure to the comic book community! more
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Its good to have a writer that actually likes the character. I don't like the house cleaning Willuamsin had to do for Tynion but I get it. I love the idea of Batman and Luthir matching wits again. Bringing Alfred back would be a crowd pleaser too.
And get the Wayne fortune back from Lucius and stop having. Him be a heel.
Merlyn - Dec 7, 2021
From his interviews, I think Batman won't come back to Gotham for a long time. I don't know if that's up to him but he doesn't seem bothered by it. That's a problem, for me. I liked this but it had some flaws, Quinn pointed out some of them. I hope it gets better, for an opener it was good.
Unfortunately getting Bruce out of Gotham was Tynions shitty idea from early on and Williamson has said he consulted with him before he took over with this issue. One positive seems to be hes cutting Tynions origunal characters loose sooner than later.
Hes doing some upcoming back ups as well which will have Alfred and Gordon in retrospective stories but I get the impression Williamson knows their value to Batman. I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt and start back to in continuity with this book.
Tamaki on the other hand needs a radical improvement and cutting Future Stare loose from Tec before I consider that book again.
That would be nice, bringing Batman back to Gotham, Joshua may not be the best writer ever, but to my mind I think he tries to respect canon a bit and doesn't go around with nonsensical inclusions or mediocre villains. to seek to make them a separate series. (You know from the copyrights and royalties like Taylor does), he is giving back his prominence and that's great.
uf Tamaki is very fickle for her writing I don't like it at all. On the one hand I appreciate that Red Hood does not have a series, the way they are destroying the characters. Just imagining Tamaki or Taylor taking over the show, it would be to die for. They would inevitably kill the character.
Crimson Knight Dec 7, 2021
great start. Can't wait to see what Williamson can do!
DaloneDuarte Dec 7, 2021
I liked. Better than Tynion's run, at least. The best thing was Molina's art. And the mystery, it made me very curious. Not great, but cool to read.
thecomiccookebook Dec 7, 2021
First new Batman issue I have read in a while and I'm pleasantly surprised. To be honest, I initially only bought this for the beautiful homage cover by Viktor Bogdanovic but was still curious about where Williamson would take the book after Tynion. This felt refreshing after the mess that was the end of King's run and the blandness of Tynion's run. Williamson crafts a fairly straightforward Batman story and with very solid art from Jorge Molina. That said, I'm not really interested in any more new Batman villains / characters. Overall, it's worth checking out but not blowing my socks off. I'll probably just trade wait for now.
SenpaifenixJäger Dec 7, 2021
I had completely scrapped this series, hated it so much to the degree that I didn't even read it for free, just like most DC series. But I said why not? Let's take a look.
A good start, we finally have a Batman book where the main character is Batman and not a bunch of random villains. It has been a good change of writer for the moment, we will see what he does later. And if things improve, maybe I will buy this series again.
Crimson Knight
Willuamson had to do some house cleaning for Tynion with this opening issue. I'm crossing my fingers that he dumps Tynions chatacters fast. What I'd love to see is Alfred back and Wayne's money returned. But I always love when Wayne and Luthor match wits.
He's going to have to go to great lengths to clean up the mess, at least his villain looks much more interesting than the ones Tynion insists on presenting. I am glad that people are receiving this in a pleasant way. I don't want to get too excited about it as we know DC's reluctance to bring out Batman, put Tim Fox on the mantle in Gotham, or do a battle for the cowl.
So far DC has blinked fenix. They're moving Tim Fox to New York away from Gotham. I have read that Williamson s plan is not to keep Batman out of Gotham for too long. It's too early to tell anything of course but Williamson so far is saying the right things.
Unless Tamaki has a huge rise in quality the only in continuity batbook I ll be buying is this one. It ll be the first time I'm buying in continuity batman since King crapped all over the book. Tynion just plain hates the character.
I will see how it progresses, I think I will wait for the next number to invest here.
egonnn244 Dec 14, 2021
"Can I get your autograph?"
Finally! A competently written issue of Batman in which he is the main star and is not playing second fiddle to some bland knock-off characters.
Good job Mr. Williamson.
myconius Dec 8, 2021
I'm very torn on this comic. I love the idea that Joshua Williamson is trying to dust off ideas from Grant Morrison's Batman Incorporated. I just wish that Williamson had actually read Morrison's Batman run beforehand. This story feels as though he'd just glossed over a Wikipedia page, and it's kind of insulting.
Heading into HEAVY spoilers back from Grant Morrison's Batman run!
This story mentions that the members of Batman Incorporated had formerly been members of the Club of Heroes. But only two of the five Batman Inc members within this story were actually in John Mayhew's Club of Heroes. El Gaucho and Man-Of-Bats. And how can you have Man-Of-Bats in any story without any mention at all of his son/sidekick 'Raven Red'?
The Dark Ranger that was in the Club of Heroes died on John Mayhew's Island. His former sidekick scout took on the mantle as Dark Ranger. I seem to remember at some point that the original Dark Ranger not inviting his sidekick to the Club of Heroes meeting, as he was afraid his sidekick was going to steal his thunder.
Hood didn't show up into Batman Incorporated until issue #5. He was sent in by Spyral to infiltrate Batman's team as a double agent.
Now one of my biggest issues. The Batman of China. There was no Batman of China. It was
Jiro Osamu, the Batman of Japan. The name Jiro paying tribute to Jiro Kuwata, who had wrote and illustrated the BatManga. And Jiro didn't join the team the team until Batman Inc either. Mixing up China for Japan (especially when it's a homage to the Manga), I'm honestly at a loss for words.
So this story definitely has some glaring flaws with it's use for Batman Incorporated. Aside from that, the story itself is ok. I wasn't exactly blown away by the intro before we'd gotten into Grant Morrison territory. There was a party where everyone was dressed up as Gotham's villains. Some criminals decide to crash the party also dressed as Batman rogues. Batman shows up to stop their plans, and the party guests all thin it's part of a performance. Neat idea.
Some of the dialogue is a bit childish. "WE DON'T WANT NO BATMAN BEAT-UP, PLEASE!"
I dunno. maybe that's the tone that Williamson is going for?
The art is really nice. better than your typical comic these days. The color also compliments the art very well.
This is a very pretty comic. The story is just ok. But if this wasn't reprising ideas from Grant Morrison's Batman run, I doubt I'd even be giving this a second glance. more
Psycamorean - Jan 2, 2022
I don't think Williamson mixed up China and Japan, I just think he decided to use the Bat-Man of China from the New Super-Man series from Rebirth.
Quinn Dec 7, 2021
I rate this a 5, neither good - neither bad. The issue has Gotham celebrating the end of Simon the Pieman, but apparently the mayor who made it all possible and let it happen is still in office. This shows me that the new status quo is still based on a stupid idea. The mayor hates Batman and suffers no consequences for allowing a fascist to take over the city.
We see people celebrating the end of fear state and Babs tells Batman to not get all broody. There is a billionaire party and Batman crashes and fights his "villains" in front of a crowd of people. Apparently it's a ruse and people just want to get pictures of Batman. The villains are of no consequence. There is even a little girl dressed as Harley clone girl. The whole thing strikes me as supremely stupid. Babs erases all the cell phone shots before they are posted online. Good thing no one uses film anymore.
Then Bruce sees that his Batman Inc. proxies are arrested for murder. I never liked the Batman inc. thing. At best they were insulting stereotypes from a different era - the 1950s, when "things were different in those days." At worst they are racist depictions of stereotypes that Morrison and DC should really have known better not to publish 60 years after they were created in a "different time."
Bruce leaves Gotham and investigates in the fake country. It turns out that the Batman Incs did the crime. It's pointed out that Bruce Wayne is broke so who funds them now?
Turn out it's Lex Luthor - Dun, dun DUUNN!!!! (Say what you will about Luthor, despite all his losses to the heroes, he's kept his fortune and stayed out of jail. That's more than Bruce can say.)
What this issue doesn't do is tell us what all the other Bat allies are doing. Writers keep forgetting that Gotham is filled with Bat kids. That's what makes it so difficult to write Batman stories when continuity is really emphasized. Morrison says it all happened so we get a racist Native American Buffalo Batman brought back from like three issues in the 1950s, but they don't bother to explain what happened to the Batgirls, Robins and Nightwings who have their own books and appeared in the last issue. Very frustrating.
Now dealing with the Batman Inc. heroes just seems like going back to a bad idea that makes no sense in our more modern story-telling times. Also Batman is supposed to be broke. How did he have a Batwing to fly overseas? Saying he's broke but showing that being broke does nothing to hinder him in anyway just shows how bankrupt the whole idea is.
Either do something with broke or just return his fortune. What they're doing how is the worst of both worlds.
It's too early make a fair judgement on Williamson's new story line, but since when have I been fair? Honestly, I suspect DC's next big event will have yet again another reset of the universe and some of the bad ideas that have taken hold in this iteration of DC will be erased, including Batman is broke. It's a guess.
I could be wrong. But I am not optimistic about the next arc. more
Dc Fan of Sorts - Dec 7, 2021
It's been pointed out numerous times that Bruce has money still, just not billions. Also, Detective Comics is going to have more of an extended Bat-Family cast and as you said, the kids are all in their own and each other's books. The Batman solo hasn't had a focus on Batman by himself now for 5-6 years and that's why I think you get him without any Bat-Family here
Also, maybe your missing the point that Batman Inc. are wanted men now, being funded by a super-villain
Lol...pull no punches Quinn.
Tamaki will handle Gotham without Bruce in Tec I believe. Recently Williamson said the plan is to have Batman operate outside Gotham for a short time. Even though Williamson consulted with Tynion Snyder and King about Batman it's clear hes got a better grasp on the character.
Quinn - Dec 7, 2021
Oh, I got the point. It's a stupid point is what I am saying. The whole Batman Inc. is as silly as the Adam West tv show, but with racist stereotypes. That's my point. Or I could be wrong.
The look of Man-of-Bats is bad, but he is more of a Social Justice Warrior than Oliver Queen so it evens things out a bit. Any money he gets from Batman (or Lex now I guess) he donates to charity, For the most part, the costumes are the stereotypes, the characters themselves have evolved past that
and legit, a native american wearing a headdress is not a stereotype - they are given to people for all types of reasons, but those who are given one, wear them to honor who gave it to them and why they were given it.
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@Dc Fan of Sorts - beautifully put about the Native American headdress.
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Netflix Inc., the world's leading streaming entertainment service, announced that Sweet Home, the new thriller Korean original series by star K-drama director Lee Eung-bok (Mr. Sunshine, Goblin: The Lonely and Great God, Descendants of the Sun) will launch globally on December 18. Adapted from a popular webtoon of the same name, Sweet Home is a […]
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Netflix Inc., the world's leading streaming entertainment service, announced that Sweet Home, the new thriller Korean original series by star K-drama director Lee Eung-bok (Mr. Sunshine, Goblin: The Lonely and Great God, Descendants of the Sun) will launch globally on December 18.
Adapted from a popular webtoon of the same name, Sweet Home is a 10-episode VFX/SFX filled thriller based on the unique world in which people turn into monsters that reflect their internal desires. Cha Hyeon-su, a reclusive high school student who moves into a new apartment called Green Home after a personal tragedy, faces a series of life changing situations that brings him out to the world to save others.
The series presents a strong ensemble cast that includes Song Kang (Love Alarm), Lee Jin-uk (Voice), Lee Si-young (No Mercy), Lee Do-hyun (18 Again), Kim Nam-hee (Mr. Sunshine), Go Min-si (Love Alarm), Park Kyu-young (Romance is a Bonus Book), and Go Youn-jung (He Is Psychometric). And with the launch date, a teaser trailer was also released to give a first look at how Green Home, the main environment of Sweet Home will welcome viewers to the series.
Director Lee Eung-bok's new Netflix original series Sweet Home is produced by Studio Dragon, co-produced by Studio N, and written by Hong So-ri, Kim Hyung-min and Park So-jeong.
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Joel's introduction to trading was in the Standard and Poor's 500 Index futures pit at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Also, during his time at the CME, he was involved in Index Arbitrage as well as trading foreign currency futures and options. From 1994-1999 he was a proprietary trader for Olde Discount Corporation. Following his tenure at Olde Discount, he founded the Detroit office of Bright Trading, LLC. His responsibilities included trader recruitment, orientation and education as well as the day to day management of the office. He held this position office until 2003. Since 2003, Joel has been an independent trader researching and developing proprietary indicators and trading systems for the equities and futures markets. In 2007, Joel joined JC Trading Group as a Market Consultant and trading supervisor. He provides daily market commentary at www.premarketinfo.com. Joel obtained his Bachelor of Art in Political Science from the University of Michigan in 1985. Also, he is a graduate of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Continuing Education Program. He also holds his Series 7 and 63 licenses and is a licensed real estate broker.
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In the realm of institutional financial services, Kenneth Polcari stands out as a go-to expert in starting up, turning around, and growing investment operations to consistent profitability and world-class service. His background in managing institutional relationships and directing trading strategies has given him the steely drive, inventiveness, and perseverance to prevail in the most volatile economic climates.
Currently Mr. Polcari is Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O'Neil Securities, Inc – the B/D division of Wm. O'Neil & Company out of Los Angeles, CA and represents the interests of global institutional asset managers that need to access the world's equity markets. He is a Board Advisor/Markets Expert for The Integral Board Group and a speaker on behalf of The American College. Prior to this he was a Managing Director for 15 yrs at Icap Corps, LLC- a British based Inter-dealer Broker. Earlier in his career, Mr. Polcari served as Senior Vice President, member New York Stock Exchange and division manager with Salomon Brothers directing their NYSE Division during the heady bull market of the 1990's. In addition to managing the division, he helped design an equity technology platform that automated and enhanced trading functions and significantly improved productivity. Mr. Polcari gained a reputation for superior management skills, client service and relationship building, as well as a savvy insight in risk mitigation.
Mr. Polcari has leveraged his superior communication and presentation skills and is a "CNBC Exclusive Contributor/Market Analyst". You can find him giving market commentary from the floor of the NYSE across a range of their US programming including "The Half-Time Report", "Power Lunch" and "Closing Bell" in addition to giving US market commentary to CNBC Asia and CNBC/Italy. In addition he is oft quoted in major print media outlets that include the WSJ, FT, Reuters and regional local and International publications.
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by Lee Bryant | Sep 19, 2019 | Enterprise social platforms, HR, Integration, org structures, Quantified Org, Technology | 0 comments
We have worked with enterprise social networks (ESNs) for over 15 years, helping organisations to create a connected context, networks and communities to support new ways of working and overcome the harmful effects of silos. In Munich this week, at the 15th Social Connections user group event, it was great to see and hear the commitment of HCL to reviving one of the best ESN platforms – (formerly IBM) Connections, – with plans to integrate it better with the popular Microsoft O365 stack and other tools. There were many passionate conversations and ideas about the value these tools can bring as a foundational platform for the connected company.
Despite providing features and use cases that many organisations are still only just starting to get to grips with, ESNs have not yet fulfilled the potential that excited so many of us a decade ago. Why? Because although large organisations have slowly begun to recognise and invest in their informal structures, such as networks, communities and distributed teams, they remain wedded to hierarchical management as the formal means to coordinate work. ESNs, therefore often became community and conversation platforms adjacent to – rather than at the centre of – where work happens.
Over time, ESNs have moved from content to communication to connection to collaboration. But I hope the next phase of development will also focus on capabilities – in other words, using the ESN to help employees identify, define and design the key digital capabilities that will be the building blocks of the emerging, connected, future firm.
As Buckminster Fuller used to say, "you never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete."
Instead of trying to change the whole organisation, it is better to focus energy and attention on the 'willing ones' and try to assist the emergence of the future firm from within the old. In other words, find hotspots of connected, digital services and ways of working, map them, connect them, support and protect them until they are strong enough to survive the gravitational pull of the bureaucracy. That is not to suggest the rest of the organisation should be allowed to wither on the vine – in fact, the more visible the rise of the future firm, the more likely other people and functions are to want to join the fast track of change.
There are three key areas where many organisations lack the situational awareness to pursue digital transformation effectively, and which keep them in the realm of hunch-based investments, fragmentation and duplication of effort:
what digital capabilities do we have, where are they and what are the gaps?
where is our digital talent, and what do we need to develop it in the future?
which broken processes are holding us back, and where is there scope for automation?
This matters not just because we need better digital capabilities within the existing organisation, but also because the future firm is likely to be structured around more flexible service-oriented architectures that do not depend on manual, people-based management for co-ordination. In my view, we are leaving behind the era of organisations as a collection of mandated, manual processes whose outputs are held together by a vertically-oriented management hierarchy. We are headed towards a laterally-connected structure where processes become services, many of which will be automated, joined together by a service platform that represents the organisations goals, rules of the road and intellectual property. Instead of a fixed organisational chart, we need a flexible, real-time map of how these various teams and services combine to create value.
This is not just a question of organisational design and architecture, but also of employee experience. It is true (and arguably a cliche) to say that the best customer experience derives from the best employee experience. But EX is not about interfaces, furniture and fusball tables. It is about creating an environment where people can do their best work in agile, flexible teams pursuing a common goal. It is about getting out of the way and removing impediments to value creation, including (sadly, all too often) poor, controlling managers who do not add value to the work of their teams.
The ESN and the digital workplace can and should be at the centre of digital transformation efforts, and this is precisely the kind of meaningful, engaging use case that is often lacking in their adoption. There are simple things we can do, such as using the ESN to encourage employees to call out broken processes that get in their way. For example, Hootsuite famously employed a czar of broken processes with a mandate to go round the organisation calling out stupid processes and focusing high-level attention on fixing or replacing them. But we also need to do better at mapping the emerging digital organisation.
We use three main types of mapping inputs to address this challenge:
Chatbots in team spaces / channels to gently ask a few questions in return for helping people find what they need, to build a picture of local digital capabilities, talent and broken processes or barriers;
Analytics and other data from ESN and digital workplace systems to indicate areas of deep expertise or interest; and,
Deep-dive team-by-team enablement to build a richer picture of how the best teams work, identify hotspots of new capabilities or talent and also help them to re-imagine what they do in terms of services and interfaces, rather than just process management.
The resulting maps or catalogues of organisational capabilities and individual or team talents are useful at the local, team level; but when they are aggregated at the departmental level, they can also help areas of the business re-think how to organise value chains and connect teams better, as well as identifying scope for greater automation and talent mobility. At the organisational level, these maps can be tremendously useful in aligning talent strategy and recruitment pipelines to the real state and needs of the business, and they can provide a top-down view of capabilities that can be combined to create new products and services, as well as identifying gaps to be filled. They can also inform digital investment and business model innovation.
Of course, this is not just a bottom-up discovery process. The same approach can also be used from the top to set strategic capability and talent goals, and give direction to new capability development and local hiring.
For the more digitally-fluent and ambitious parts of the organisation, a map showing the contours of the future firm and where new digital capabilities are developing can encourage connection, co-development and mutual support; but it can also aid navigation of the emerging future firm in a way the formal org chart cannot do.
And finally, by putting measures around digital capability and talent goals, and then asking employees how we are doing in terms of continuous improvement, it is possible to build a real-time assessment of how digital transformation is proceeding and where improvement efforts can be best applied.


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The Australian Christian Lobby has expressed concern at the latest attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt which occurred at the epicentre of the International Coptic Orthodox community and has urged the Australian Government to denounce these attacks.
ACL's Chief of Staff Lyle Shelton said the latest attack against Copts at St Mark's Cathedral in Cairo, in which a person died, was at the headquarters of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate.
"The Coptic Community in Australia sees this as a symbolic attack on Christianity on Egypt which is incomprehensible," he said.
"No minority in any country should be subjected to fear of expressing their faith. Sadly violence against Copts has escalated since the Muslim Brotherhood came to power," he said.
"It is important that the Prime Minister's Office and Office of the Minister for Foreign Affairs condemns these attacks today and urges action from the Egyptian Government to protect its citizens and to uphold freedom of religion.
"The Coptic Community is in a minority position in a Muslim country. This is simply another incident in a long line of suffering for these people by attackers deliberately targeting them for their faith," he said
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HP expands energy and carbon monitoring services
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HP is expanding its consulting services to data centers, buildings and supply chains
U.S. Correspondent, IDG News Service |
Hewlett-Packard on Thursday announced a new portfolio of services to determine and implement ways to cut energy costs and carbon emissions across organizations.
HP's Energy and Sustainability Management (ESM) program will include services to monitor and report energy usage and carbon emissions in buildings, data centers and supply chains, said Ken Hamilton, director of global energy and sustainability services at HP's Technology Consulting group. The services will also include determination of financial models to balance business operations with energy use and sustainability.
"Organizations are investing in point-specific opportunities," Hamilton said. For example, companies are spending on specific cooling techniques in data centers, but HP wants companies to think across the board to include building facilities and the supply chain. Such an expansion could help build a more accurate business model to cut energy costs and mitigate emissions.
The services include an audit of materials, parts, water and waste management. The program also offers specific monitoring and reporting services through tools such as analytics software for water usage, energy efficiency and carbon emissions.
The services could be useful for companies looking to squeeze more savings out of existing business operations, said Michael Kanellos, senior analyst at Greentech Media.
"Energy and natural resources are going up in price," Kanellos said. "It could be a larger share of the operating expenses."
There is a growing interest in evaluating and applying geothermal energy alternatives into business operations, Hamilton said. The services could help a company choose options for renewable energy sources based on requirements driven by either regulatory or company policy. HP then helps evaluate costs, benefits and operational factors of the options and provides recommendations, Hamilton said.
The usefulness of HP's services varies, Greentech's Kanellos said. For example, retailers may look to cut costs and be environmentally friendly by reducing packaging material like Styrofoam, which may not be in line with HP's expertise.
HP could however provide its distribution, data center and operations expertise to companies. Many data centers in New York City are being told that they can't get more energy because of power caps, Kanellos said. To stick within power limits, companies are virtualizing more applications or switching to power-efficient air conditioners and cooling systems. HP's services could help companies tweak operations to stay within specific power caps, Kanellos said.
HP already provides services related to the design, planning and construction of data centers. The company also sells services associated with the operation of data centers and buildings, including mechanical, electrical, and heating and cooling designs.
But the company wants to move from the data center further up the enterprise, Hamilton said. As the world's largest PC maker, HP has a strong supply chain, and it is taking that expertise to help companies reduce energy costs associated with shipping, sourcing of material and manufacturing. The company is also extending its internal engineering and research resources to provide monitoring and reporting tools.
For example, HP's supply chain analysis service includes a lifecycle analysis capability based on a sustainability assessment tool developed by HP Labs. This tool helps evaluate multiple aspects of a product or building, including energy, water, waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The evaluation is based on factors such as materials, operational requirements, environmental impact, safety, costs and carbon intensity.
HP is also using tools from partners like specialist software vendor Hara to provide environmental and energy software management.
Hara is a hot company and could be acquired over time, especially after carbon reporting becomes a common practice worldwide, Kanellos said.
The more energy a company uses, the larger the carbon footprint is, Kanellos said. Not every company is required to report their carbon footprint in the U.S., but it is the right thing to do, Kanellos said.
"It's good practice for when we have carbon regulations," Kanellos said.
Reporting a company's carbon footprint is also a good idea as there are business risks associated with not being environmentally friendly, HP's Hamilton said.
To spread awareness about energy efficiency and carbon footprint, an HP service called the Energy and Sustainability Discovery Workshop has established a forum where decision makers in a company gather to gain a common understanding of goals on energy and sustainability.
HP competitors SAP and Cisco also offer tools and services to help companies monitor and reduce carbon emissions. SAP in 2009 acquired Clear Standards to offer carbon measurement. Cisco offers the EnergyWise portfolio of products to track and monitor energy usage and requirements.
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Artificial Intelligence OECD Forum 2019 Digitalisation
Spanning the Chasm: The Missing Link in Tech Regulation Part 1
Dudu Mimran
CTO, Telekom Innovation Laboratories Israel
This article is part of the Forum Network series on Digitalisation and will feed into upcoming discussions at OECD Forum 2019.
Mark Zuckerberg was right when he wrote in his op-ed to the Washington Post [paywall] that the internet needs new rules – though naturally, his view is limited as a CEO of a private company. For three decades governments across the globe have created an enormous regulatory vacuum due to a profound misunderstanding of the magnitude of technology on society. As a result, they neglected their duty to protect society in the mixed reality of technology and humanity. Facebook is the scapegoat of this debate due to its enormous impact on the social fabric, but the chasm between governments, regulation and tech affect every other tech company whether it is part of a supply chain of IT infrastructure or a consumer-facing service. The spring of initiatives to regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) carry the same burden and that is why the driving force behind them is mostly fear, uncertainty and negative sentiment. I am personally involved with this work and know that the potential for AI, both good and bad, requires holistic and long-term solutions to ensure society benefits.
Before technology became immersed in our reality, human-driven processes governed our social fabric. Methods that evolved during centuries to balance the power and responsibility among governments, citizens and companies resulted in a set of rules which are observable and enforceable by humans quite effectively. Never a perfect solution, but a steady approach for the democratic systems we know. Every system has a pace and rhythm where the government-societal system is bound to humans' pace to create, understand, express and collaborate effectively with others. The pace of living we all got used to is measured in days, weeks, months and even years. Technology, on the other hand, works on a different time scale. Information technology is like a multi-purpose Lego brick with a fast learning curve, creating the most significant impact in a shorter and shorter timeframe. In the world of technology, pace has two facets: the creation/innovation span, optimised into achieving significant impact in a shorter period; and the run time aspect, which introduces a more profound complexity.
Running IT systems hide a great deal of complexity from their users – highly volatile dynamics operating in the space of nanoseconds. IT systems are made of source code used to describe to computers what should be done in order to achieve the goal of the system. The code is nothing more than a stream of electrons and as such can be changed many times a second to reflect ideas desired by the creator, where a change in the code leads to a different system. One of the greatest premises of AI, for example, is the fact it can create code on its own using only data and without human intervention. A change, for example, can carry an innocent error that reveals the personal details of millions of consumers to the public. This volatile system impacts privacy, consumer protection and human rights. The rapid pace of change of technology is an order of magnitude faster than humans' capability to perceive the complexity of a change in time to effectively apply human decisions the way regulation works today.
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The mandate for, and requirement of governments to protect citizens have not changed at all during the last 30 years, besides supporting societal changes. What has changed is reality, where technological forces govern more and more parts of our lives and our way of living, and governments cannot fulfill their duty due to their inability to bridge these two disconnected worlds. Every suggestion of a human-driven regulatory framework will be blindsided and defensive by definition, with no real impact and eventually harmful for the technological revolution. Harm to technological innovation will directly inflict on our way of living as we have already passed the tipping point of dependency on technology in many critical aspects of life. The boundaries of what regulation suggests about what is right and wrong still make sense and have not changed, as it applies to humans after all. The way to apply the regulation on the technological part of reality has to adapt to the rules of the game of the technology world to become useful, and not counter-intuitive to the main benefits we rip from tech innovation.
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The growing gap between the worlds of humans and IT has much more significant ramifications, and we already experience some of them such as in the case of cyberattacks, uncontrolled AI capabilities and usage, robotics and automation as disruptors for complete economic ecosystems, autonomous weapons, the information gap, and others we don't know about yet. The lagging of governments has placed absurd de facto privatisation of regulation into the hands of private enterprises motivated by the economic forces of profitability and growth. Censorship, consumer protection, human and civilian rights have been privatised without even contemplating the consequences of this loose framework, until over the last two years where scandals surprisingly surfaced. One of the implications of this privatisation is the transformation of humans into a resource, being tapped for attention which eventually leads to spending – and it won't stop here.
The Cyberspace Arms Race: Artificial intelligence and cyber security
Another root cause which governs many of the conflicts we experience today is the global nature of technology vs. the local nature of legal frameworks. Technology as a fabric has no boundaries, and it can exist wherever electricity flows. This factor is one of the main reasons behind the remarkable economic value of IT companies. On the other hand, national or regional regulation is by definition anchored to the local governing societal principles. A great divide lies between the subjective, human definition of regulation to the objective nature of technology. Adding to that complexity are countries that harness technology as a global competitive advantage without the willingness to openly participate under the same shared rules.
Stay tuned for part two of The Missing Link in Tech Regulation!
How do you suggest to address the great divide between the tech and regulation worlds?
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In recent 12 years, I've been the CTO of Telekom Innovation Laboratories in Israel and CTO of the Cyber Security Research Center at Ben-Gurion University. I consult the top management of different large enterprises on corporate transformation, innovation and data driven strategies. I co-founded multiple startups in different domains. My main areas of interest are in AI, Cyber Security, Big Data, IoT, Fintech, Blockchain and Telecommunications. I co-published over 50 patents and research papers, mostly with other highly talented colleagues. I occasionally write on my blog and in different media outlets. I also speak in public events on various topics. I love technology and fascinated by its impact on our life.
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This is one tough Kentucky Derby to figure out, sort of like 2009. And there's a good chance of rain on Saturday for the 137th edition.
Remember over the past three decades only four favorites have won — all in the 21st Century. Big Brown was the last in '08; Street Sense,'07; Smarty Jones, '04; and Fusaichi Pegasus, '00.
So let's get it on starting with the pretenders, including horses that have only one victory or no stakes triumphs and haven't won or performed well on dirt.
Dubai invader Master of Hounds has only a single triumph and that was on grass. Blue Grass winner Brilliant Speed and Spiral victor Animal Kingdom are winless on dirt.
Stamina is important for a 3-year-old going 1 ¼ miles. That's why I'm not using in exotic wagers horses that have shown they don't want to go that far. Comma to the Top, Decisive Moment, Derby Kitten, Mucho Macho Man, Santiva, Stay Thirsty, Twinspired and Watch Me Go haven't scored beyond 1 1/16 miles.
Shackleford and Pants on Fire have one thing in common – they love to be in front fairly early. So pace-wise each could be the downfall of the other. But advantage Shackleford for two bullet works at Churchill Downs.
Twice the Appeal's speed figures are on the low side, but he gets a boost when the winning rider in three of the past four in Louisville climbs aboard – Calvin Borel.
Midnight Interlude has raced four times this year, winning the Santa Anita Derby, but lacks a 2-year-old foundation. He could score, I guess, but I won't have any money on him.
Nehro has been the Derby Buzz Horse after running second in the Arkansas and Louisiana derbies. His speed figures aren't bad, but I don't go for maiden-only winners in the Big Derby.
Uncle Mo has the highest speed rating of the 20 starters, but that was last year winning the Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Churchill Downs. Word is the son of Indian Charlie has not fully recovered from a GI tract infection discovered in mid-April after running third in the Wood Memorial. See how he looks in the post parade if he makes the race. The early 9-2 second choice drew post 18.
Soldat: If the track comes up sloppy I shall key the son of War Front in exotics because he has the second highest speed figure while winning in the slop in a Gulfstream allowance contest at 1 1/8 miles. I don't like post 17, which has never produced a winner. But I like 12-1. If the pace is on the slow side he benefits. He will be in several of my exotics no matter the track conditions.
Archarcharch: The Arkansas Derby victor has been no less than two lengths behind during his stretch runs in all three triumphs. But drawing the inside post is a big negative. However, his tactical speed is a plus. The son of Arch still stands a chance and I hope the early 10-1 odds don't float down.
Dialed In: The Florida Derby winner, who breaks from post 8, has performed consistently on the Road to the Roses. Trainer Nick Zito loves the son of Mineshaft who also captured the Holy Bull. If he doesn't encounter too many traffic problems in the stretch he can win it all and give Zito his third Derby champ. He's in my exactas and trifectas despite being the morning line 4-1 favorite.


Writing a Full Quest for A.T.
Re: Writing a Full Quest for A.T.
It's not a "developer badge", but it grants the right to post in that forum section.
From what I have observed, the key to making a completed contribution is to start small with an idea that really thrills you. Plot twist, environment, gameplay effect... whatever you feel could add to the game. Find an idea (here or in your head), and start polishing it.
This forum is quiet, but brainstorming with other members of the community is of great interest, with great ideas and remarks often popping up. Really, I'm always astonished by the quality of the exchanges with the people here, especially when compared to the average IQ of internet in general.
I have a very general idea, not exactly for new content, but for a way to quickly implement already existing ideas. I don't have any specifics yet as I don't even know what is required to write quests for the game, but I thought I'd post the general notion because it really could be minimal effort for considerable content, depending on how you went with it.
On the way to Remgard there is a cave just after all the frogs when the lizards and Izthiel start to show up. You can't go into it currently, but it looks like you can. Allow entry, make a small map for the inside of the cave, modify existing tiles by making them darker, partially transparent, etc., make one new tile for a "portal" type thing and add a few new monsters/NPCs and you can do an entire "alternate universe" using all the same maps already in place. You would be unable to interact with current monsters and NPCs, they may or may not be visible. Instead you would find otherworldly creatures to interact with. Ghosts, demons, "I see dead people", etc. It would have to be geared toward a higher level than it currently takes to finish all the content.
Essentially it would be a "dumping ground" for various other quest ideas. You would have the entire world to remake with any quests or item grinding you like. It may or may not require a quest to be completed to access the portal and it may or may not have a "main quest" line (preferably it would) where you walk away with something special such as some sort of "ghost sword" which doesn't do much damage but has an extraordinarily low AP cost for its type or a "ghost armor" which doesn't give much defense bonus but adds to your evasion skill and has a small DR. Something along those lines.
But the main thing is that by adding only a single, small new map, some creatures and some NPCs you could dump dozens of already existing quest ideas into this "new" area. You could instantly double the "map size" with almost no effort, giving you ready-made room to put new content without the chore of map design. Since it's essentially a shadow of the current world every map would be exactly as it is now, only made to look different (so you can clearly see you're not in Kansas any more), though you could add some "ethereal blockage" to wall off any portions of the map you don't want to use (and then just not add those portions).
Something like the Upside Down in Stranger Things or the Other World in Coraline ? That could work for a limited area, like a cave system. The amount of saved work would be limited though. All concerned maps would need dopplegangers, saving half of the graphical design of the maps. I'd say that's an economy of around 20% tops.
I would strongly suggest you to set up ATCS, in order to feel how much work is needed to get to new content. The length of your posts tell me there's a 84.548% chance that you are using a desktop/laptop computer, so you can.
Yeah, something like that. I've never done this type of work so, no, I really don't have any idea what is involved. I assumed it was as simple as adjusting the colors of existing tiles and then copying existing maps, but using the new tiles instead of existing tiles. Apparently it's a whole lot more complicated than that.
I love the "84.548% chance" thing. It's like you know me. I'm verbose by nature (overly so, too often), so it's not a 99% chance I'm using a PC (but yeah, I am), it's just an 84.548% chance.
I did know it was a lot of work, but only a general idea of what is involved. Graphic editing, map making, dialogue making, trigger events, etc. What I had assumed was a kind of "copy and paste" of all existing map material, remove creatures and NPCs, then a script to change "Tile1" to "Tile1-ghost". Apparently it's not quite that simple. I'll check it out if I can figure it out. The older I get the harder it is becoming to learn all the new fangled things you kids do, though. I still don't get the Twitter.
The single biggest chunk of work is writing the quests. But creating the items and NPCs is a chunk of work too, because they all have to be balanced, and many NPCs need dialogue. Maps are just one part of the work. Not an insignificant part, but far from the majority of the work.
Basic Plotline - Feyguard City has sent down an elite patrol team to assist some settlers in clearing a space for a new village. They are having some trouble with some rabid pyromaniatic beasts that are led by intelligently deranged humans. The leader of these Pyros (As they are called) is a 'general' of a rival kingdom.
: The Fighting Falcons (Feyguard Patrol). consists of two Elythom knights, two fledgling Royal Assasins of the Daygaurd Order of Feyguard, and their captain - Captain Barnaclona who has spent most of his training years on a ship in the ocean beyond the horizon. So natually he hasnt got much land experience.
: Settlers. Used to be a huge group of crazy fortune hunters who heard that there was gold here, and there was a bit at first. So they decided to build a settlement. Then the Pyros started coming in increasing numbers, burning every centimeter they walked on. Half the settlers left instantly (Perhaps even breaking of to start Crosslegen! ) but the other stubbornly stayed put. Finally after _ years?_ of constant conflict they finally requested help from Feyguard.
: Pyros. Originally an ambitious plan of a rival kingdom to conquer Feygaurd ( I think it's that ) by digging a tunnel from a good distance away to Feygaurd City. But stopped because _ who knows?
# Pestilence wiped out the nation?
# They recognised how stupid their plan was?
Current Situation: Pyros surrounding the survivors. Leftover settlers all super scared since the Feyguard troops can't handle the Pyros. Fighting Falcons low on supplies and morale. Pyros getting stronger.
I'm just going to stop here because there is so many routes you can venture on from here, like.
There we are. All done.
sounds promising! You have thought of a background story, this makes it easier to get the plot done consistently.
A quest like this could get rather complex, especially if you think of different ways to solve it.
Best if you continue to create a map of the surrounding, even with paper & pencil. When you look at a map, you'll get more concrete ideas what should happen in it.
Then divide the quest in the several steps. These quest steps are needed for the questlog anyway, and they make it easier to have the complexity got sorted.
The quest steps are not linear necessarily. The player might visit places or talk with NPCs in different order than you expected. So the quest steps might come in unexpected order, or some also can be left out. The quest steps are fundamental and (I think) the biggest part of the work.
I agree with Nut 100% about starting with something small. As I just posted in another thread, it does not even have to be a quest. A quest is the hardest thing to create (although also the most rewarding), because it requires interaction between dialogue stages and quest logs. It's basically programming, although in a rather unconventional way, and ATCS is designed so that you don't actually have to write lines of code to do it. You do have to come up with a logic structure though, and tie the pieces together.
Some of your background does not fit with the existing (but not published) background to AT, but the details could be adjusted.


Character » Zamasu appears in 14 issues.
A Kaio from Universe 10, Zamasu was a prodigy at martial arts and became the apprentice of Gowasu, Universe 10's Kaioshin. His ideology is that all mortals are inherently evil and must be eliminated from the universe. In Future Trunks' timeline, he is immortal and has teamed up with Goku Black, his past counterpart.
Zamasu is a Kai from Universe 10. He is a fighting prodigy and pupil of the Supreme Kai Gowasu who tutors him as a replacement. While studying the purpose of the Kais as creators, Zamasu began to harbor resentment for mortals due to their behavior and eventually the Kais themselves for creating such imperfection.
Zamasu first appeared in the Dragon Ball Super anime episode "Master and Student Reunited - Son Gohan and "Future" Trunks." His first manga appearance was published in V Jump 11/2016 in Dragon Ball Super Chapter 16.
While Zamasu continued his instruction he learned of the Super Dragon Balls as well as the Rings of Time. After seeing Goku, a mere mortal, surpass the power of the Gods, Zamasu finally made plans to kill his teacher and begin his evil plan to destroy the mortals of the universe.
As he was going to kill Gowasu, he was stopped by the God of Destruction Lord Beerus along with Whis and Goku. They had become suspicious of him through knowledge of future events. Zamasu was easily destoyed by Beerus who assured everyone that by killing Zamasu any future versions of him would be destroyed as well.
Due to the nature of the Rings of Time, this turned out to not be true. Zamasu killed Gowasu and took his Potara to become the Supreme Kai. With his knowledge, Zamasu obtained the Super Dragon Balls and wished to switch bodies with Goku. In Goku's powerful body, he went to Earth and killed Goku and his family and began his 'Zero Mortals Plan.' The people of Earth would call him Goku Black.
In order to begin his plan, he needed a reality with no gods to stop him. He found the Universe 7 future timeline of Trunks where the Supreme Kai had been killed in battle with Babidi and Dabura. When the Supreme Kai passed, so did the god of destruction, which left none powerful enough to stop him. In his new timeline, he went to Universe 10 and killed Gowasu and formed an alliance with his future self. They shared the same views and continued the plan together.
They found the Super Dragon Balls and wished Zamasu immortality. They would find them again in a years time and wish for their destruction.
Trunks went back in time to receive aid from his mother as well as Goku and Vegeta. Goku, Vegeta and Trunks were defeated several times by Zamasu and Black but they always escaped and returned. When Trunks almost defeated Zamasu by sealing him with the Mafuba attack, Zamasu realized that the mortals are not as weak as they believed. Using their Potara, Zamasu and Black fused to become one incredible powerful being.
Goku and Vegeta were no match for the fused Zamasu so they fused into Vegito to combat him. Since Zamasu's immortal body was now fused with that of a mortal there were some side effects and mutations as well as his body not being immortal. Their fusion was cut short though and Zamasu once again had the upper hand. Trunks was able to take the energy of the people of Earth (as well as Goku and Vegeta) into his sword and slice Zamasu in two.
But since Zamasu was immortal in spirit, he was able to escape death and infect the atmosphere of the Earth. With his enemies unable to harm him, Zamasu used energy attacks to kill the last remaining survivors of Earth. Out of ideas, Goku used his communication device to summon the Omni-King. When Omni-King arrived, he was displeased with the horrible place Zamasu had created and the heroes were able to escape just in time before Omni-King destroyed Zamasu along with the entire reality.


A new device developed by the University of Guelph to provide humane euthanasia to piglets is now commercially available.
The Zephyr E, developed at the University of Guelph, is a non-penetrating captive bolt device, used to deliver pain and stress free euthanasia to piglets.
Testing of the device, conducted on behalf of the U.S. based National Pork Board and Swine Innovation Porc on 100 neonatal piglets and 150 nursery piglets has shown the device to be 100 percent effective.
A commercialized version of the Zephyr E is now being manufactured and distributed by Philipsburg, Pennsylvania based Bock Industries.
Dr. Tina Widowski, a professor of animal and poultry science and the director of the Campbell Centre for Animal Welfare at the University of Guelph, says testing involved multiple stock people and the response has been positive.
The stock people like it, particularly those who have had experience with the more traditional methods for euthanasia.
For example, blunt force trauma is one of the most commonly used methods on farms.
We have determined that those methods, when applied properly, they're esthetically objectionable, they get some bad press sometimes but we know if delivered properly they're humane but they're hard to do, hard for the person to do, hard to look at.
People with experience with that have generally taken to the Zephyr E very well.
They've wanted to know if and when they would be able to use it in larger piglets.
A little bit larger piglets are difficult to do, there aren't a lot of options available for them.
We did an informal survey on some of those stock people and all of them rated very highly and we've gotten a lot of interest.
Any of the research stations where we've done it at, they wanted to keep it for their own so we've left it with them.
For more information on the Zephyr E visit the Farm and Food Care Ontario web site at farmfoodcare.org or Bock Industries at bock-industries.com.