The inaugural season of "Creature Commandos," the animated series affectionately dubbed "Monster Commandos," has concluded, marking James Gunn's bold first step in shaping the new DC Cinematic Universe. Across its seven episodes, Gunn and his creative team have planted intriguing seeds for the franchise’s future. Let’s break down the key storylines and surprises they’ve left behind.
From introductions and cameos of foundational DC heroes and villains to subtle nods to pre-reboot DCU projects, the series is packed with Easter eggs. Here’s a concise rundown.
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• Peacemaker and Suicide Squad remain canonical • Themyscira, Bloodhaven, Star City, Gotham, and Metropolis • Sgt. Rock and Easy Company • Dr. Will Magnus • Class Z villains from DC lore • The Weasel's legal counsel • Justice League and other DC heroes • Clayface • First glimpse of the new DCU's Batman • The revamped Creature Commandos lineup 0 0 Join the discussion
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James Gunn confirmed this pre-release, but it bears repeating: The first season of "Peacemaker," starring John Cena, remains canonical—excluding Zack Snyder’s "Justice League" cameo. The animated series references events from the live-action show through John Economos, Amanda Waller’s ARGUS ally. Peacemaker himself makes an appearance (more on that later), and "The Suicide Squad" is explicitly acknowledged in the premiere.
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The sorceress Circe hails from Themyscira, Wonder Woman’s Amazonian homeland. Dr. Phosphorus, a Gotham criminal, was apprehended by Batman. Metropolis’ Galaxy Broadcasting System (GBS)—where Clark Kent and Lois Lane worked—gets a mention, while Dr. Phosphorus’ wife originates from Bialya, Queen Bee’s tyrannical regime and the source of Blue Beetle’s scarab.
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A soldier reminisces about serving with Rick Flag Sr. in Jharqandar, home to the villain Rama Khan (known from "Justice League" comics). Bloodhaven, Nightwing’s longtime stomping grounds, is name-dropped, while the finale reveals Nina Mazursky’s (the Mermaid) origin in Green Arrow’s Star City.
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Episode 3 reveals that G.I. Robot fought alongside Sgt. Rock and Easy Company in WWII. Rock—DC’s most iconic non-superpowered soldier—debuted in 1959’s *Our Army at War* and frequently appears in multiverse crossovers. Rumors suggest Daniel Craig may portray him in live-action, while Maury Sterling voices him here.
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G.I. Robot’s creator, Dr. Will Magnus, also appears. He’s best known for designing the Metal Men—androids named after periodic table elements.
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ARGUS cells house obscure DC foes like Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man (seen in *Doom Patrol*) and Bloody Millipede (a Wonder Woman antagonist from the 1970s). Other inmates include Shaggy Man (Justice League foe), Fisherman (Aquaman’s nemesis), and cafeteria diners like Congorilla, Nosferata, and Egg-Fu. Gunn let animators populate these scenes freely.
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Elizabeth Bates, the Weasel’s lawyer, reimagines 1940s comic strip heroine Betty Bates (*Lady-at-Law*). A street-savvy legal eagle, she combines courtroom prowess with fistfights—think Daredevil minus the blindness (and plus brunette charm).
Episode 4’s apocalyptic vision sequence, curated by Circe for Amanda Waller, teases future DCU players. Gunn confirmed some cameos, while others were animator additions or fan-decoded.
Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl, Supergirl, Booster Gold, and Robin (Damian Wayne)
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Peacemaker
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Batman, Vigilante, Judo Master, and Metamorpho
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Superman, Starfire, Green Lantern (Guy Gardner), and Mr. Terrific
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Flash’s archenemy Gorilla Grodd looms in this dystopia. Gunn hinted at expanding Blue Beetle’s role post-film—could Xolo Maridueña return?
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Episode 5 exposes Batman foe Clayface masquerading as murdered Gotham Academy instructor Dr. Ailsa McPherson. Alan Tudyk voices Clayface here—and in *Harley Quinn*, where he plays a dimwitted variant. With Mike Flanagan scripting a *Clayface* film, might Tudyk return?
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Episode 6 unveils Dr. Phosphorus’ origin: after Gotham mobster Rupert Thorne orchestrates his transformation, Batman swiftly nabs the rampaging villain.
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The finale introduces the Bride’s revamped squad: King Shark (voiced by Diedrich Bader), Dr. Phosphorus, Weasel, an upgraded G.I. Robot, Nosferata (from *Superboy*), and comics alum Khalis. As we await Season 2, the countdown to Gunn’s *Superman* begins—stay tuned for updates.
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