Creature Commandos: Animated Easter Eggs Unveiled

The first season of the DC animated series Creature Commandos, titled Monster Commandos, has concluded, kicking off a new DC Cinematic Universe under James Gunn's creative direction. Let's examine the cliffhangers left in the show's seven episodes, including cameos of classic DC heroes and villains, and connections to pre-reboot DCU projects.

Table of Contents:

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

Peacekeeper 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. John Economos, Amanda Waller's associate, and Peacemaker himself appear, referencing events from the live-action 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 from across the DC universe. Cerci originates from Themyscira (Wonder Woman's home); Dr. Phosphorus operated in Gotham; Galaxy Broadcasting System (GBS), a Metropolis-based news outlet, is referenced; and Dr. Phosphorus's wife hails from Bialia, the origin of the Blue Beetle Scarab. Bloodhaven (Nightwing's location) and Star City (Green Arrow's city) also receive mentions. A character's mention of service with Rick Flag Sr. in Jharkhanpur, Ram Khan's homeland, hints at further connections.

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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. Maury Sterling voices Sgt. Rock, with rumors of Daniel Craig portraying him in a future film.

Dr. Will Magnus

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G.I. Robot's creation and study by Dr. Will Magnus, creator of the Metal Men, are explored.

Class Z Villains from the DC Universe

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Argus prison houses various obscure DC villains, including Animal-Plant-Mineral Man, Bloody Millipede, Shaggy-Man, Fisherman, Congorilla, Nosferata, Khalis, Kemo, and Egg-Fu. The animators and co-showrunner Dean Laurie had significant creative input on the prison scenes' character selection.

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Weasel's Lawyer

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

Justice League and Other DC Heroes

Episode 4's apocalyptic vision shown to Amanda Waller features 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. James Gunn confirmed some appearances, with others added by the animators. The inclusion of Blue Beetle suggests further appearances for the character.

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Clayface

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Episode 5 reveals Dr. Ailsa McPherson's murder and replacement by Clayface, voiced by Alan Tudyk (who also voiced Dr. Phosphorus and Will Magnus in the series). A Clayface film is in development, with a screenplay by Mike Flanagan.

First Look at Batman in the New DC Cinematic Universe

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Dr. Phosphorus's origin story, involving Gotham crime boss Rupert Thorne and Batman's subsequent capture of the villain, is shown.

New Creature Commandos

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The season finale introduces the new Creature Commandos team, led by Bride, and including King Shark (voiced by Diedrich Bader), Dr. Phosphorus, Weasel, the improved G.I. Robot, Nosferata, and Khalis. Anticipation builds for Season 2 and the upcoming Superman film.