The Creature Commandos' inaugural season, "Monster Commandos," has concluded, marking the launch of a new DC Cinematic Universe under James Gunn's creative direction. Let's delve into the cliffhangers left unresolved across the show's seven episodes. These include introductions and appearances of classic DC heroes and villains, plus 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 from DC Comics
- Weasel's Lawyer
- Justice League and Other DC Heroes
- Clayface
- First Glimpse of the New DCU Batman
- The New Creature Commandos
Peacekeeper and Suicide Squad Canonicity
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While stated prior to the show's release, it bears repeating: The Peacemaker series (excluding the Zack Snyder's Justice League cameo) remains canon. References to its events appear through John Economos, Amanda Waller's associate, and Peacemaker himself makes an appearance. The Suicide Squad's canonicity is also confirmed in the first episode.
Themyscira, Bloodhaven, Star City, Gotham, and Metropolis
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The series incorporates various locations: Cerci hails from Themyscira (Wonder Woman's home); Dr. Phosphorus operated in Gotham; the Galaxy Broadcasting System (GBS), Clark Kent and Lois Lane's employer, is based in Metropolis; and Dr. Phosphorus's wife originates from Bialia, the country where the Scarab (Blue Beetle's power source) was discovered. 
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Further connections include a soldier's mention of serving with Rick Flag Sr. in Jharkhanpur (home of Ram Khan); Bloodhaven (Nightwing's location); and Star City (Green Arrow's city), which is Mermaid's (Nina Mazursky) origin point.
Sgt. Rock and Easy Company
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Episode 3 reveals G.I. Robot's WWII service alongside Sgt. Rock and Easy Company. Sgt. Rock, a popular non-superhero character from the 1959 comic Our Army at War, makes frequent cameos across the DC multiverse. Daniel Craig is rumored for a film portrayal, while Maury Sterling voices him in the series.
Dr. Will Magnus
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G.I. Robot's study by Dr. Will Magnus, creator of the Metal Men robotics team, is also featured.
Class Z Villains from DC Comics
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Argus prison houses various obscure DC villains, including Animal-Plant-Mineral Man and Bloody Millipede (seen above). Others spotted include Shaggy-Man, Fisherman, Congorilla, Nosferata, Khalis, Kemo, and Egg-Fu. 
Image: ensigame.com The animators and co-showrunner Dean Laurie had significant input on character selection for this scene.
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 shown to Amanda Waller by Cerci features numerous cameos: Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl, Supergirl, Booster Gold, Robin (Damien Wayne), Peacekeeper, Batman, Vigilante, Judo Master, Metamorpho, Superman, Starfire, Green Lantern (Guy Gardner), Mr. Terrific, and Gorilla Grodd. 
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Clayface
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Episode 5 reveals Dr. Ailsa McPherson's replacement by Clayface, a Batman adversary, voiced by Alan Tudyk (who also voiced Dr. Phosphorus and Will Magnus in the series, and Clayface in Harley Quinn). A Clayface film, scripted by Mike Flanagan, is in development.
First Glimpse of the New DC Cinematic Universe Batman
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Dr. Phosphorus's origin story in episode six involves Gotham crime boss Rupert Thorne and a confrontation with Batman.
New Creature Commandos
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The season finale introduces the new Creature Commandos team, led by Bride, and comprising King Shark (voiced by Diedrich Bader), Dr. Phosphorus, Weasel, the upgraded G.I. Robot, Nosferata, and Khalis. Anticipation builds for season two and the upcoming Superman film.
