The Creature Commandos' debut season concludes, setting the stage for James Gunn's revamped DC Cinematic Universe. Let's dissect the cliffhangers woven into its seven episodes, encompassing introductions of iconic heroes and villains, and connections to pre-reboot DCU projects.
Table of Contents:
- Peacemaker and Suicide Squad Canonicity
- Themyscira, Bloodhaven, Star City, Gotham, and Metropolis
- Sgt. Rock and Easy Company
- Dr. Will Magnus
- Class Z DC Villains
- Weasel's Lawyer
- Justice League and Other DC Heroes
- Clayface's Debut
- First Glimpse of the New DCU Batman
- The New Creature Commandos
Peacemaker and Suicide Squad Canonicity
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While previously stated by Gunn, the first season of Peacemaker (excluding the Zack Snyder's Justice League cameo) remains canon. References to its events, featuring John Economos and Peacemaker himself, appear within the animated series. 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 incorporates various locations: Themyscira (Wonder Woman's home), Gotham (Dr. Phosphorus's criminal past), Metropolis (home to GBS, Clark Kent's employer), Bialia (connected to Blue Beetle's origin), Bloodhaven (Nightwing's association), and Star City (Mermaid's origin). A reference to Jharkhanpur, Ram Khan's homeland, further expands the DC universe's reach.
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Sgt. Rock and Easy Company
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Episode 3 introduces G.I. Robot's WWII service alongside Sgt. Rock and Easy Company, highlighting DC's popular non-superhero soldier.
Dr. Will Magnus
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G.I. Robot's creation and study by Dr. Will Magnus, the Metal Men's creator, is revealed.
Class Z DC Villains
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Argus prison showcases various obscure DC villains, including Animal-Plant-Mineral Man and Bloody Millipede, alongside others like 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.
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Weasel's Lawyer
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Elizabeth Bates, a reimagining of Betty Bates, serves as Weasel's lawyer, blending legal prowess with physical combat.
Justice League and Other DC Heroes
Episode 4's apocalyptic vision showcases 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 was a mixture of Gunn's direction and the animators' choices.
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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 voices other characters in the series and other DC animated projects.
First Glimpse of the New DCU Batman
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Dr. Phosphorus's origin story in episode six involves Gotham crime boss Rupert Thorne and Batman's subsequent capture of the villain.
The New Creature Commandos
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The season finale introduces the new Creature Commandos team, led by Bride, and including King Shark, Dr. Phosphorus, Weasel, an upgraded G.I. Robot, Nosferata, and Khalis. Anticipation builds for season two and the upcoming Superman movie.
