The first season of the animated series "Monster Commandos," also known as "Creature Commandos," has concluded, marking the beginning of a new DC Cinematic Universe under the guidance of James Gunn and his creative team. Here’s a detailed look at the cliffhangers and key elements from the show's seven episodes.

Peacekeeper and Suicide Squad are Canon

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James Gunn confirmed before the series aired that "The Peacemaker" series, starring John Cena, is part of the canon, excluding the cameo in Zack Snyder's "Justice League." The events of "Peacemaker" were referenced by John Economos, an ARGUS agent and Amanda Waller's sidekick, who appeared in the animated series. Peacekeeper also made an appearance, setting the stage for further integration. The "Suicide Squad" film is also canon, as confirmed in the first episode of the series.

Themyscira, Bloodhaven, Star City, Gotham, and Metropolis

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The series introduced various iconic DC locations. Cerci, a witch, hails from Themyscira, the Amazonian island home of Wonder Woman. Dr. Phosphorus, a Gotham criminal, was captured by Batman. Metropolis is home to the Galaxy Broadcasting System (GBS), where Clark Kent and Lois Lane worked. Dr. Phosphorus's wife is from Bialia, ruled by Queen Bee, where the Scarab that powers Blue Beetle was discovered.

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A soldier mentioned serving with Rick Flag Senior in Jharkhanpur, home to the villain Ram Khan. Bloodhaven, Nightwing's town, was also referenced. The final episode explored the origins of Mermaid (Nina Mazursky), who lived in Star City, Green Arrow's hometown.

Sgt. Rock and Easy Company

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In episode 3, G.I. Robot was revealed to have fought alongside Sgt. Rock and Easy Company during World War II. Sgt. Rock, DC's renowned non-superhero soldier, debuted in the 1959 comic "Our Army at War" and has made numerous appearances across the DC multiverse. There are rumors that Daniel Craig may portray him in a future film, while Maury Sterling voiced him in the series.

Dr. Will Magnus

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In the same episode, Dr. Will Magnus, the creator of the Metal Men, studied G.I. Robot. The Metal Men are a team of androids named after elements on the periodic table, showcasing the innovative side of the DC universe.

Class Z Villains from the DC

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The series included various villains from DC comics housed in Argus prison cells. Notable among them were Animal-Plant-Mineral Man and Bloody Millipede, with the former appearing in "Doom Patrol" and the latter battling Wonder Woman in the 70s. Other villains like Shaggy-Man, Fisherman, Congorilla, Nosferata, Khalis, Kemo, and Egg-Fu were also featured.

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James Gunn mentioned that the choice of villains in these scenes was left to the animators and co-showrunner Dean Laurie.

Weasels' Lawyer

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Elizabeth Bates, Weasels' lawyer, is a reimagining of the 1940s comic strip character Betty Bates, known as Lady-at-Law. Bates not only defends justice in court but also physically confronts criminals, drawing comparisons to Daredevil.

Justice League and Other DC Heroes

The fourth episode featured a significant cameo scene where Cerci showed Amanda Waller visions of an apocalyptic future. James Gunn confirmed the presence of several heroes:

Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl, Supergirl, Booster Gold, and Robin (Damien Wayne)

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Peacekeeper

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Batman, Vigilante, Judo Master, Metamorpho

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Superman, Starfire, Green Lantern (Guy Gardner), Mr. Terrific

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Gorilla Grodd

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Gunn expressed interest in further exploring Blue Beetle, hinting at potential future appearances by Sholo Maridueña in the new Cinematic Universe.

Clayface

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In episode five, it was revealed that Dr. Ailsa McPherson was killed and replaced by Clayface, a notorious Batman villain. Alan Tudyk voiced Clayface, who also voiced Dr. Phosphorus and Will Magnus in the series. Tudyk enjoys portraying different versions of Clayface across various DC animated projects. James Gunn announced a new "Clayface" movie with a screenplay by Mike Flanagan, raising speculation about Tudyk's involvement.

First Look at Batman in the New DC Cinematic Universe

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The sixth episode delved into Dr. Phosphorus's origins, involving Gotham crime boss Rupert Thorne. Batman captured the dangerous villain, providing viewers with their first glimpse of the new DC Cinematic Universe's Batman.

New Creature Commandos

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The season finale introduced the new Creature Commandos team, led by Bride, and featuring:

King Shark - voiced by Diedrich Bader, the same character from "The Suicide Squad."
Dr. Phosphorus
Weasel
The restored and improved G.I. Robot
Nosferata - a character from the Superboy series.
Khalis - previously mentioned as a member of the Monster Commandos.

As we eagerly await Season 2 and the upcoming Superman movie, the groundwork laid by "Monster Commandos" promises an exciting expansion of the DC Cinematic Universe.