Creature Commandos: Spotting Every Animated Cameo

The first season of the animated series, Creature 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 introductions and cameos of classic DC heroes and villains, 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 from the DC Universe
• Weasels' Lawyer
• Justice League and Other DC Heroes
• Clayface
• First Look at Batman in the New DCU
• New Creature Commandos

Peacekeeper and Suicide Squad are Canon

While stated before the show's release, it bears repeating: the first season of Peacemaker (excluding the Zack Snyder's Justice League cameo) remains canon. John Economos, Amanda Waller's aide and an ARGUS agent, references the show's events. Peacemaker himself also makes an appearance. The Suicide Squad's canonicity is also established in the first episode.

Themyscira, Bloodhaven, Star City, Gotham, and Metropolis

The witch Cerci originates from Themyscira, Wonder Woman's home. Dr. Phosphorus was a Gotham criminal apprehended by Batman. Galaxy Broadcasting System (GBS), a Metropolis-based news organization, employed Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Dr. Phosphorus's wife hails from Bialia, ruled by Queen Bee, the country where the Scarab granting Blue Beetle his powers was found. A soldier mentions serving with Rick Flag Sr. in Jharkhanpur, the home of the villain Ram Khan (seen in Justice League of America comics). Bloodhaven, Nightwing's hometown, is mentioned, and Mermaid's origins are revealed in Star City, Green Arrow's home.

Sgt. Rock and Easy Company

Episode 3 reveals G.I. Robot fought alongside Sgt. Rock and Easy Company in World War II. Sgt. Rock, DC's most popular non-superhero, a regular soldier from the 1959 comic Our Army at War, consistently appears in various DC multiverse projects. Daniel Craig is rumored to play him in a film, with Maury Sterling voicing him in this series.

Dr. Will Magnus

G.I. Robot was studied by Dr. Will Magnus, creator of the Metal Men robotics team.

Class Z Villains from the DC Universe

Argus prison houses various DC villains, including Animal-Plant-Mineral Man (from the comics and Doom Patrol) and Bloody Millipede (who fought Wonder Woman). Others spotted include Shaggy-Man, Fisherman, Congorilla, Nosferata, Khalis, Kemo, and Egg-Fu. James Gunn left the choice of characters in this scene to the animators and co-showrunner Dean Laurie.

Weasels' Lawyer

Elizabeth Bates, Weasel's lawyer, is a reimagining of Betty Bates from the 1940s comic strip Lady-at-Law.

Justice League and Other DC Heroes

Episode 4's apocalyptic vision shown to Amanda Waller by Cerci features cameos, some confirmed by Gunn, others added by the animators. These include 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. Gunn's inclusion of Blue Beetle suggests continued involvement with the character.

Clayface

Episode 5 reveals Dr. Ailsa McPherson's replacement by Clayface, voiced by Alan Tudyk (who also voiced Dr. Phosphorus, Will Magnus, and Clayface in Harley Quinn). A Clayface film, written by Mike Flanagan, is announced.

First Look at Batman in the New DC Cinematic Universe

Episode 6 reveals Dr. Phosphorus's origins, involving Gotham crime boss Rupert Thorne and Batman's subsequent capture of the villain.

New Creature Commandos

The season finale introduces the new Creature Commandos led by Bride, including King Shark (voiced by Diedrich Bader), Dr. Phosphorus, Weasel, the improved G.I. Robot, Nosferata, and Khalis.