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Creature Commandos: Easter Eggs and Callbacks Resurface in Animated Series

Feb 25,25(5 months ago)
Creature Commandos: Easter Eggs and Callbacks Resurface in Animated Series

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 incorporates various locations: Themyscira (Wonder Woman's home), Gotham (Dr. Phosphorus's criminal past), Metropolis (Galaxy Broadcasting System), and Bloodhaven (Nightwing's connection). Bialia, the origin of the Scarab, is also referenced. 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 featured.

Class Z Villains from the DC Universe

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

Argus prison showcases various obscure DC villains, including Animal-Plant-Mineral Man and Bloody Millipede. Other villains like Shaggy-Man, Fisherman, Congorilla, Nosferata, Khalis, Kemo, and Egg-Fu also appear. Congorilla, Nosferata, Khalis, Kemo, and Egg-FuImage: ensigame.com

Weasel's Lawyer

Elizabeth BatesImage: ensigame.com

Elizabeth Bates, a reimagining of Betty Bates, serves as Weasel's lawyer.

Justice League and Other DC Heroes

Episode 4's apocalyptic vision showcases numerous cameos: 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 in episode six involves Gotham crime boss Rupert Thorne and Batman's subsequent capture of Phosphorus.

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 improved G.I. Robot, Nosferata, and Khalis. Anticipation builds for season two and the upcoming Superman movie.

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