The Creature Commandos' inaugural season, "Monster Commandos," concludes, marking the launch of a new DC Cinematic Universe under James Gunn's creative direction. Let's dissect the cliffhangers woven into the show's seven episodes. These include introductions and appearances of iconic DC heroes and villains, and connections to pre-reboot DCU projects.

Table of Contents

• Peacemaker and Suicide Squad Canonicity
• Themyscira, Bloodhaven, Star City, Gotham, and Metropolis
• Sgt. Rock and Easy Company
• Dr. Will Magnus
• Class Z Villains from the DC Universe
• Weasel's Lawyer
• Justice League and Other DC Heroes
• Clayface
• First Glimpse of the New DCU Batman
• The New Creature Commandos

Peacemaker and Suicide Squad Canonicity

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While stated pre-release by James Gunn, the first season of Peacemaker (excluding the Zack Snyder's Justice League cameo) remains canon. References to the show appear via John Economos, Amanda Waller's associate, and Peacemaker himself makes an appearance in the animated series. The Suicide Squad's canonicity is also established in the first episode.

Themyscira, Bloodhaven, Star City, Gotham, and Metropolis

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The series features locations integral to the DC Universe: Themyscira (Wonder Woman's home), Gotham (Dr. Phosphorus's criminal past), Metropolis (home to the Galaxy Broadcasting System), and Bloodhaven (Nightwing's location). A Bialian connection (via Dr. Phosphorus's wife) links to the Scarab and Blue Beetle's origins. A mention of Jharkhanpur, Ram Khan's homeland, further expands the DC universe's reach. Star City, Green Arrow's city, is also featured in Mermaid's origin story.

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Sgt. Rock and Easy Company

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Episode 3 reveals G.I. Robot's WWII service alongside Sgt. Rock and Easy Company, highlighting DC's popular non-superhero soldier.

Dr. Will Magnus

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G.I. Robot's study by Dr. Will Magnus, creator of the Metal Men, introduces another key figure in the DC universe.

Class Z Villains from the DC Universe

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Argus prison showcases various obscure DC villains, including Animal-Plant-Mineral Man and Bloody Millipede, among others. The inclusion of these characters is partly attributed to the animators' choices.

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Weasel's Lawyer

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Elizabeth Bates, Weasel's lawyer, is a reimagining of Betty Bates from the 1940s comic strip, Lady-at-Law.

Justice League and Other DC Heroes

Episode 4's apocalyptic vision showcases numerous cameos, including Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl, Supergirl, Booster Gold, Robin (Damien Wayne), Peacemaker, Batman, Vigilante, Judo Master, Metamorpho, Superman, Starfire, Green Lantern (Guy Gardner), Mr. Terrific, and Gorilla Grodd. The inclusion of some characters was determined by the animators and fan interpretation.

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Clayface

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Episode 5 reveals Dr. Ailsa McPherson's replacement by Clayface, voiced by Alan Tudyk (who also voiced Dr. Phosphorus and Will Magnus in the series).

First Glimpse of the New DC Cinematic Universe Batman

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Episode 6 details Dr. Phosphorus's origin, involving Gotham crime boss Rupert Thorne and Batman's subsequent capture of the villain.

New Creature Commandos

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The season finale introduces the new Creature Commandos team, led by Bride, and including King Shark, Dr. Phosphorus, Weasel, the upgraded G.I. Robot, Nosferata, and Khalis. Anticipation builds for Season 2 and the upcoming Superman movie.