All references and cameos from the animated series Creature Commandos

The Creature Commandos' inaugural season, "Monster Commandos," concludes, ushering in a new DC Cinematic Universe under James Gunn's creative direction. Let's examine the cliffhangers left unresolved across the show's seven episodes. These include introductions and appearances 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 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 prior to the show's release, the first season of Peacemaker (excluding the Zack Snyder's Justice League cameo) remains canon. References to the series appear through John Economos, Amanda Waller's associate, 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

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The series incorporates various locations: Cerci hails from Themyscira (Wonder Woman's home); Dr. Phosphorus operated in Gotham; Galaxy Broadcasting System (GBS), a Metropolis-based news organization, is mentioned; and Dr. Phosphorus's wife is from Bialia (home of the Scarab that empowered Blue Beetle). Bloodhaven (Nightwing's location) and Star City (Green Arrow's city) are also referenced. A mention of Rick Flag Sr. serving in Jharkhanpur (home of Ram Khan) further expands the 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, a popular non-superhero from the 1959 comic Our Army at War, makes a consistent cameo appearance across various DC media. Daniel Craig is rumored to portray him in a future film, while Maury Sterling provides his voice in this series.

Dr. Will Magnus

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G.I. Robot's study by Dr. Will Magnus, creator of the Metal Men, is also highlighted.

Class Z Villains from DC Comics

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Argus prison features various obscure DC villains, including Animal-Plant-Mineral Man and Bloody Millipede (seen above), along with Shaggy-Man, Fisherman, Congorilla, Nosferata, Khalis, Kemo, and Egg-Fu. The inclusion of these characters was partially determined by the animators and showrunner.

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Weasel's Lawyer

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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 and implied appearances of numerous heroes, 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 some characters was determined by the animators and fans' interpretations.

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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 voiced Dr. Phosphorus, Will Magnus, and Clayface in Harley Quinn). A Clayface film, scripted by Mike Flanagan, is in development.

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 his capture by Batman.

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, the upgraded G.I. Robot, Nosferata, and Khalis. Season 2 and the new Superman film are anticipated.