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 Batman in the New DCU
- The New Creature Commandos
Peacekeeper and Suicide Squad Canonicity
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While stated pre-release by James Gunn, it bears repeating: The Peacemaker series (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 confirmed within the first episode.
Themyscira, Bloodhaven, Star City, Gotham, and Metropolis
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The series establishes connections to various key locations: Cerci originates from Themyscira (Wonder Woman's home); Dr. Phosphorus operated in Gotham; the Galaxy Broadcasting System (GBS), employer of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, is located in Metropolis; and Dr. Phosphorus's wife hails from Bialia (home of the Scarab that empowered Blue Beetle). Bloodhaven (Nightwing's locale) and Star City (Green Arrow's city) are also referenced. A soldier's mention of serving with Rick Flag Sr. in Jharkhanpur, the home of Ram Khan, adds another layer of interconnectedness.
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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. Sgt. Rock's inclusion reinforces his status as a prominent non-superhero character within the DC universe.
Dr. Will Magnus
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G.I. Robot's study by Dr. Will Magnus, creator of the Metal Men, introduces another established DC element.
Class Z Villains from DC Comics
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Argus prison showcases various obscure DC villains, including Animal-Plant-Mineral Man and Bloody Millipede (seen above), along with others like Shaggy-Man, Fisherman, Congorilla, Nosferata, Khalis, Kemo, and Egg-Fu. The inclusion of these characters adds depth to the DC universe's established rogues' gallery.
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Weasel's Lawyer
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Elizabeth Bates, Weasel's lawyer, is a reimagining of Betty Bates from the "Lady-at-Law" comic strip.
Justice League and Other DC Heroes
Episode 4's apocalyptic vision, shown to Amanda Waller by Cerci, 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. The inclusion of these characters highlights the vastness of the DC universe.
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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).
First Glimpse of Batman in the New DC Cinematic Universe
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Dr. Phosphorus's origin story in episode six involves Gotham crime boss Rupert Thorne and culminates in 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 comprising King Shark, Dr. Phosphorus, Weasel, the upgraded G.I. Robot, Nosferata, and Khalis. This sets the stage for future storylines.
