The first season of the DC animated series, Creature Commandos, has concluded, kicking off a new DC Cinematic Universe under James Gunn's creative direction. Let's examine the cliffhangers left in its 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
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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 the show appear through John Economos, Amanda Waller's associate, and Peacemaker himself makes a cameo. 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 features locations from across the DC universe. Cerci originates from Themyscira (Wonder Woman's home); Dr. Phosphorus operated in Gotham; Galaxy Broadcasting System (GBS), a Metropolis-based news outlet, is mentioned; and Bloodhaven (Nightwing's hometown) and Star City (Green Arrow's city) are referenced. A connection to Bialia, Queen Bee's kingdom, is also established through Dr. Phosphorus's wife. 
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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's prominence as a popular non-superhero character in DC comics is highlighted.
Dr. Will Magnus
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G.I. Robot's study by Dr. Will Magnus, creator of the Metal Men, is featured, introducing this robotic team.
Class Z Villains
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Various obscure DC villains populate Argus prison, including Animal-Plant-Mineral Man, Bloody Millipede, Shaggy-Man, Fisherman, Congorilla, Nosferata, Khalis, Kemo, and Egg-Fu. 
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Weasel's Lawyer
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Elizabeth Bates, a reimagining of the Betty Bates character, serves as Weasel's lawyer, blending legal expertise 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. 
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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 other characters in the series and Harley Quinn. A future Clayface movie is announced.
First Look at the New DCU Batman
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Episode 6 details Dr. Phosphorus's origin, involving 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, the upgraded G.I. Robot, Nosferata, and Khalis. Anticipation builds for Season 2 and the upcoming Superman movie.
