The idea had been brewing in Batman's mind for months. He knew that Gotham's citizens were suffering under the crushing weight of everyday life, and that they needed an escape - a chance to unburden themselves of the stress and misery that plagued them on a daily basis. And so, Batman decided to create a place where they could find solace and release in a way that would not harm others: a gloryhole. “Holy-wooden-door Batman!!!”