The Penguin Easter Eggs in Episode 1 are sparking curiosity among DC fans, especially those captivated by the hidden details and references to Batman. The series is set in the aftermath of Matt Reeves’s The Batman. These easter eggs are pivotal in connecting fans with the original DC universe, offering intriguing details. As the first episode is out, fans are excited to unfold these details, offering better insight into the storyline.
Here is a list of The Penguin Episode 1’s easter eggs and their DC references.
All major DC and Batman easter eggs spotted in The Penguin Episode 1
The first episode of The Penguin is packed with numerous easter eggs and nods to the larger DC universe, especially its Batman lore. Let’s break down some of the most significant ones.
Bella Real On The News
Episode 1 opens with a news coverage of Gotham City. It is completely devasted due to the Riddler’s flood and his attack on Gotham Square Garden. Further, the mayor-elect gives a press conference to address the current events. Viewers can observe she is wearing a sling on her arm as she was shot by one of the Riddler’s followers in The Batman.
Alberto Falcone
Further, in the episode, Oz is left shocked by Alberto Falcone. He has become the new head of the Falcone Crime Family following the murder of Carmine Falcone by Riddler in The Batman. This connection of the easter egg in The Penguin showcases Alberto’s emergence as a key player in Gotham’s underworld.
Salvatore Maroni’s Ring
Alberto was seen wearing his father Carmine’s ring. He also revealed to Penguin that it originally belonged to Salvatore Maroni. Carmine had taken the ring from Maroni following his arrest for the drug cartel. This further led to him taking charge of Gotham and the ring remains on his hand throughout The Batman. Later, Penguin is seen taking off the ring from Alberto’s body as well.
Penguin’s Purple Maserati
In the first episode, Oz can be seen driving a Purple Maserati. The car is similar to the one he drove in The Batman when he was chased by The Dark Knight in his Batmobile.
Crown Point
Oz learns that he and his new right-hand man Victor both were raised in Crown Point. It is a neighborhood located in East Gotham and the Bowery which was majorly affected by the Riddler’s flood. It is also mentioned in the DC comics and is closer to Crime Alley where Bruce Wayne lost his parents.
With its rich tapestry of Easter eggs and references, The Penguin Episode 1 has laid the groundwork for an intriguing series that delves deep into Gotham’s criminal underworld.
You can now watch the episode on Max.