All references and cameos from the animated series Creature Commandos

The first season of the Creature Commandos animated series, also known as Monster Commandos, has concluded, marking the launch of a new DC Cinematic Universe under the creative direction of James Gunn. This season, consisting of 7 episodes, has set the stage with several cliffhangers and introductions that pave the way for future developments in the DCU.

Table of Contents

• Peacekeeper and Suicide Squad are canon
• Themyscira, Bloodhaven, Star City, Gotham, and Metropolis
• Sgt. Rock and Easy Company
• Dr. Will Magnus
• Class Z villains from the DC
• Weasels' lawyer
• Justice League and other DC heroes
• Clayface
• First look at Batman in the new DC Cinematic Universe
• New Creature Commandos

Peacekeeper and Suicide Squad are Canon

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James Gunn confirmed before the show's release that The Peacemaker series starring John Cena is considered canon, with the exception of the cameo in Zack Snyder's Justice League. The events of The Peacemaker were referenced by John Economos, an ARGUS agent and Amanda Waller's sidekick, who also appeared in the animated series. Additionally, Peacekeeper made a notable appearance. The Suicide Squad film is also part of the canon, as mentioned in the show's first episode.

Themyscira, Bloodhaven, Star City, Gotham, and Metropolis

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The series introduces various iconic locations from the DC Universe. The witch Cerci hails from Themyscira, the Amazon island home to Wonder Woman. Dr. Phosphorus, a criminal from Gotham, was captured by Batman. The Galaxy Broadcasting System (GBS), based in Metropolis, employed Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Dr. Phosphorus's wife is from Bialia, a country ruled by Queen Bee, where the Scarab that empowered Blue Beetle was discovered.

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A soldier in the series mentions serving with Rick Flag Senior in Jharkhanpur, the home of the villain Ram Khan. The show also references Bloodhaven, the hometown of Nightwing, and Star City, the hometown of Green Arrow. The origins of Mermaid (Nina Mazursky) are set in Star City.

Sgt. Rock and Easy Company

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In episode 3, we discover that G.I. Robot fought alongside Sgt. Rock and his team, Easy Company, during World War II. Sgt. Rock, a non-superhero character from DC Comics, first appeared in the 1959 comic Our Army at War. He has been a recurring character across various DC series. There's speculation that Daniel Craig might portray him in a future movie, while Maury Sterling voiced him in the show.

Dr. Will Magnus

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In the same episode, G.I. Robot is examined by Dr. Will Magnus, the creator of the Metal Men, a team of androids named after elements from the periodic table.

Class Z Villains from the DC

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The series features a variety of villains from DC Comics, including Class Z villains like Animal-Plant-Mineral Man and Bloody Millipede. Other notable villains in the Argus prison cells include Shaggy-Man, Fisherman, Congorilla, Nosferata, Khalis, Kemo, and Egg-Fu. James Gunn mentioned that the choice of characters in these scenes was left to the animators and co-showrunner Dean Laurie.

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Weasels' Lawyer

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Elizabeth Bates, the Weasels' lawyer, is a reimagining of the character Betty Bates from the 1940s comic strip Lady-at-Law. She is portrayed as a formidable figure who not only defends justice in court but also confronts criminals physically.

Justice League and Other DC Heroes

In episode 4, Cerci shows Amanda Waller visions of an apocalyptic future, featuring cameos of various DC heroes. James Gunn confirmed the presence of Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl, Supergirl, Booster Gold, and Robin (Damien Wayne).

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Other heroes seen include Peacekeeper, Batman, Vigilante, Judo Master, Metamorpho, Superman, Starfire, Green Lantern (Guy Gardner), and Mr. Terrific.

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Gorilla Grodd, one of the Flash's enemies, also appears in this vision.

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Gunn expressed interest in further developing the Blue Beetle character, hinting at potential future appearances by Sholo Maridueña.

Clayface

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In episode 5, it's revealed that Dr. Ailsa McPherson was killed and replaced by Clayface, a Batman villain. Alan Tudyk, who voices Clayface, also lends his voice to Dr. Phosphorus and Will Magnus in the series. Tudyk enjoys voicing the character's different personalities across various shows. A Clayface movie is in development, with a screenplay by Mike Flanagan, raising questions about Tudyk's potential involvement.

First Look at Batman in the New DC Cinematic Universe

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Episode 6 delves into the origins of Dr. Phosphorus, who was created by Gotham crime boss Rupert Thorne. Batman captures the villain after a violent rampage, providing fans with the first glimpse of the new DCU Batman.

New Creature Commandos

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The season finale introduces a new lineup for the Creature Commandos led by Bride. The team includes King Shark (voiced by Diedrich Bader), Dr. Phosphorus, Weasel, the restored G.I. Robot, Nosferata, and Khalis.

As we eagerly await Season 2 and the upcoming Superman movie, the first season of Creature Commandos has successfully laid the groundwork for an exciting new chapter in the DC Cinematic Universe.