All references and cameos from the animated series Creature Commandos

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

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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 through John Economos, Amanda Waller's associate, 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

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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 (Galaxy Broadcasting System), and Bloodhaven (Nightwing's connection). Bialia, home to Queen Bee and the Scarab, is also referenced. A soldier mentions serving with Rick Flag Sr. in Jharkhanpur, Ram Khan's homeland. Mermaid's origin story places her in Star City.

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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 in the show.

Dr. Will Magnus

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G.I. Robot's creation is linked to Dr. Will Magnus, creator of the Metal Men.

Class Z Villains

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Argus prison features various obscure DC villains, including Animal-Plant-Mineral Man and Bloody Millipede, along with Shaggy-Man, Fisherman, Congorilla, Nosferata, Khalis, Kemo, and Egg-Fu. The animators and co-showrunner Dean Laurie had creative freedom in selecting these characters.

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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 features cameos and implied appearances of various heroes: 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, while others were added by the animators.

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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). A Clayface movie, with a screenplay by Mike Flanagan, is also in development.

First Look at the New DCU Batman

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Dr. Phosphorus's origin story involves Gotham crime boss Rupert Thorne and Batman's 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 (voiced by Diedrich Bader), Dr. Phosphorus, Weasel, the improved G.I. Robot, Nosferata, and Khalis. Season 2 is anticipated.