The first season of "Monster Commandos," the animated series that marks the beginning of a new DC Cinematic Universe under the creative direction of James Gunn, has concluded with several intriguing cliffhangers across its 7 episodes. The show serves as an introduction to the new DC universe, featuring both new characters and familiar faces from the DC roster, while also establishing connections to previous DCU projects before the reboot.
Table of Content
- Peacekeeper and Suicide Squad are canon
- Themyscira, Bloodhaven, Star City, Gotham, and Metropolis
- Sgt. Rock and Easy Company
- Dr. Will Magnus
- Class Z villains from the DC
- Weasels' lawyer
- Justice League and other DC heroes
- Clayface
- First look at Batman in the new DC Cinematic Universe
- New Creature Commandos
Peacekeeper and Suicide Squad are canon
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James Gunn confirmed before the series aired that the first season of "The Peacemaker" starring John Cena is part of the new DC canon, excluding the cameo in Zack Snyder's Justice League. John Economos, an ARGUS agent and Amanda Waller's sidekick, references events from the series, and Peacemaker himself makes an appearance. Additionally, "The Suicide Squad" is also established as canon in the first episode.
Themyscira, Bloodhaven, Star City, Gotham, and Metropolis
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The series introduces various iconic DC locations. Cerci, the witch, hails from Themyscira, home of Wonder Woman. Dr. Phosphorus, once a criminal in Gotham, was apprehended by Batman. The Galaxy Broadcasting System (GBS) in Metropolis is mentioned, which employed Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Dr. Phosphorus's wife is from Bialia, where the Scarab, which powers Blue Beetle, was discovered. A soldier references serving with Rick Flag Senior in Jharkhanpur, home to the villain Ram Khan. Bloodhaven, the town associated with Nightwing, and Star City, Green Arrow's hometown, are also featured.
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Sgt. Rock and Easy Company
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Episode 3 reveals that G.I. Robot fought alongside Sgt. Rock and Easy Company during World War II. Sgt. Rock, a non-superhero character from DC Comics, first appeared in the 1959 comic "Our Army at War." There's buzz that Daniel Craig might portray him in a future film, while Maury Sterling voices him in the series.
Dr. Will Magnus
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In the same episode, Dr. Will Magnus studies G.I. Robot. Magnus is known for creating the Metal Men, a team of androids named after elements from the periodic table.
Class Z villains from the DC
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The series features various villains in ARGUS prison cells, including Animal-Plant-Mineral Man and Bloody Millipede from DC Comics. Other notable villains seen include Shaggy-Man, Fisherman, Congorilla, Nosferata, Khalis, Kemo, and Egg-Fu. James Gunn noted that the choice of characters in these scenes was left to the animators and co-showrunner Dean Laurie.
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Weasels' lawyer
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Elizabeth Bates serves as Weasels' lawyer, reimagining the character from the 1940s "Betty Bates, Lady-at-Law" comic strip. She not only fights for justice in court but also takes on gangsters physically, akin to Daredevil but with perfect vision and a different flair.
Justice League and other DC heroes
Episode 4 showcases a vision of an apocalyptic future by Cerci, revealing multiple DC heroes and villains. James Gunn confirmed the appearances of 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 also expressed interest in further exploring Blue Beetle in the new Cinematic Universe.
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Clayface
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In episode 5, it's revealed that Dr. Ailsa McPherson was killed and replaced by Clayface, a notorious Batman villain. Alan Tudyk voices Clayface, having also voiced Dr. Phosphorus and Will Magnus in the series, and Clayface in another DC animated series, "Harley Quinn." Tudyk enjoys portraying the character's different facets across shows. James Gunn announced a new "Clayface" movie, with a screenplay by Mike Flanagan, raising speculation about Tudyk's potential involvement.
First look at Batman in the new DC Cinematic Universe
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Episode 6 delves into the origin of Dr. Phosphorus, involving Gotham crime boss Rupert Thorne. Batman captures the newly transformed villain, offering viewers their first glimpse of the Dark Knight in the new DC Cinematic Universe.
New Creature Commandos
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The season finale introduces a new lineup of Creature Commandos led by Bride, including King Shark (voiced by Diedrich Bader), Dr. Phosphorus, Weasel, the improved G.I. Robot, Nosferata, and Khalis. Fans are eagerly awaiting Season 2 and the upcoming Superman movie, both of which promise to expand this exciting new universe further.
