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Creature Commandos: Notable Appearances in Animated Series

by Daniel Feb 20,2025

The first season of the DC animated series Creature Commandos, titled Monster Commandos, has concluded, marking the launch of a new DC Cinematic Universe under James Gunn's creative direction. Let's examine the cliffhangers left in the show's seven episodes, including character introductions, cameos, 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

Peacekeeper and Suicide Squad are canonImage: ensigame.com

While stated prior to the show's release, the first season of Peacemaker (excluding the Zack Snyder's Justice League cameo) remains canon. References to Peacemaker events are made by John Economos, and Peacemaker himself makes an appearance. The Suicide Squad's canonicity is also established in the first episode.

Themyscira, Bloodhaven, Star City, Gotham, and Metropolis

Gotham CityImage: ensigame.com

The series features locations integral to various DC heroes: Themyscira (Wonder Woman's home), Gotham (Dr. Phosphorus's criminal past), Metropolis (Galaxy Broadcasting System), and Bialia (connected to Blue Beetle's origin). Bloodhaven, Nightwing's hometown, and Star City, Green Arrow's home, are also mentioned. A reference to Jharkhanpur, home of the villain Ram Khan, is made.

ThemysciraImage: ensigame.com

Sgt. Rock and Easy Company

Sgt. Rock and Easy CompanyImage: ensigame.com

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

Dr. Will MagnusImage: ensigame.com

G.I. Robot's study by Dr. Will Magnus, creator of the Metal Men, is showcased.

Class Z Villains from the DC Universe

Animal-Plant-Mineral Man and Bloody MillipedeImage: ensigame.com

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 inclusion of these characters was a collaborative effort between animators and showrunner Dean Laurie.

Congorilla, Nosferata, Khalis, Kemo, and Egg-FuImage: ensigame.com

Weasel's Lawyer

Elizabeth BatesImage: ensigame.com

Elizabeth Bates, Weasel's lawyer, is a reimagining of the Betty Bates character.

Justice League and Other DC Heroes

Episode 4's apocalyptic vision features cameos and implied appearances of numerous DC heroes, 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.

Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl, Supergirl, Booster Gold and Robin (Damien Wayne)Image: ensigame.com PeacekeeperImage: ensigame.com Batman, Vigilante, Judo Master, MetamorphoImage: ensigame.com Superman, Starfire, Green Lantern (Guy Gardner), Mr. TerrificImage: ensigame.com Gorilla GroddImage: ensigame.com

Clayface

ClayfaceImage: ensigame.com

Episode 5 reveals Dr. Ailsa McPherson's replacement by Clayface, voiced by Alan Tudyk.

First Look at Batman in the New DC Cinematic Universe

First look at Batman in the new DC Cinematic UniverseImage: ensigame.com

Dr. Phosphorus's origin story involves Gotham crime boss Rupert Thorne and Batman's subsequent capture of the villain.

New Creature Commandos

New Creature CommandosImage: ensigame.com

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.

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