All references and cameos from the animated series Creature Commandos

Author : Max Feb 27,2025

The Creature Commandos' inaugural season, "Monster Commandos," concludes, launching a fresh DC Cinematic Universe under James Gunn's creative direction. Let's dissect the cliffhangers woven into its seven episodes, encompassing 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 DC Villains
  • Weasel's Lawyer
  • Justice League and Other DC Heroes
  • Clayface
  • First Glimpse of 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. John Economos, Amanda Waller's associate, and Peacemaker himself appear, referencing events from the 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 (Galaxy Broadcasting System), and Bialia (connected to Blue Beetle's origin). Bloodhaven (Nightwing's residence) and Star City (Mermaid's origin) are also mentioned. A reference to Rick Flag Sr. serving in Jharkhanpur, Ram Khan's homeland, further expands the interconnectedness. 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 also featured.

Class Z DC Villains

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

Argus prison showcases various obscure DC villains, including Animal-Plant-Mineral Man, Bloody Millipede, Shaggy-Man, Fisherman, Congorilla, Nosferata, Khalis, Kemo, and Egg-Fu. The inclusion of these characters was partly determined by the animators. Congorilla, Nosferata, Khalis, Kemo, and Egg-FuImage: ensigame.com

Weasel's Lawyer

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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 Glimpse of the New DCU Batman

First look at Batman in the new DC Cinematic UniverseImage: ensigame.com

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

New Creature Commandos

New Creature CommandosImage: ensigame.com

The season finale introduces the new Creature Commandos team, led by Bride, and comprising King Shark, Dr. Phosphorus, Weasel, the upgraded G.I. Robot, Nosferata, and Khalis. The stage is set for Season 2.