By jasper 
3. The Iceberg Lounge: A Club Within a Club
The narrative of The Batman commences with the Dark Knight forging an alliance with Catwoman, their initial collaboration leading them to infiltrate the notorious Iceberg Lounge, the nightclub operated by the enigmatic Penguin.
Within the established lore of the Batman comics, the Iceberg Lounge holds significant weight. It serves as the central hub for the Penguin’s clandestine meetings and illicit transactions, a physical manifestation of his shadowy influence over Gotham’s underworld.
However, guided by the elusive Catwoman, Batman uncovers a deeper layer of intrigue within the club’s opulent facade. They discover a clandestine, exclusive VIP section, a “club within a club,” accessible only to the city’s elite and powerful. This hidden sanctuary is where the truly significant and far-reaching acts of corruption take place, shielded from the casual observer within the main lounge. It is in this inner sanctum that the “bigger” and “more open” dealings unfold, revealing the true extent of Gotham’s decay.
Due to its reputation as a haven for the corrupt and a repository of countless secrets, the Iceberg Lounge has transcended its fictional existence to become something of a legend among Batman enthusiasts. Its shadowy depths and the mysteries it conceals have even inspired a unique phenomenon within the fandom: unresolved plot points and lingering questions across the Batman series are collectively referred to as the “Batman Iceberg,” a testament to the club’s enduring mystique and the secrets it continues to hold within the vast Batman universe.