The first season of the animated series "Monster Commandos," which serves as the launchpad for James Gunn's new DC Cinematic Universe, has concluded with several intriguing cliffhangers across its seven episodes. This series not only introduces key characters and villains but also ties into previous DCU projects before the reboot.

Table of Contents

• 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 show's release that "The Peacemaker" series, starring John Cena, is canon, excluding the cameo in Zack Snyder's Justice League. John Economos, an ARGUS agent and Amanda Waller's sidekick, references the events of the show. Additionally, Peacekeeper himself makes an appearance. The first episode also confirms that "The Suicide Squad" is part of the canon.

Themyscira, Bloodhaven, Star City, Gotham, and Metropolis

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The series introduces various iconic locations. Cerci, the witch, hails from Themyscira, the home of Wonder Woman. Dr. Phosphorus, a Gotham criminal, was apprehended by Batman. The Galaxy Broadcasting System (GBS) in Metropolis employed Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Dr. Phosphorus's wife is from Bialia, home to the Scarab that powers Blue Beetle.

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A soldier mentions serving with Rick Flag Senior in Jharkhanpur, home to the villain Ram Khan. Bloodhaven, the town of Nightwing, and Star City, Green Arrow's hometown, are also mentioned, alongside the origins of Mermaid (Nina Mazursky).

Sgt. Rock and Easy Company

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In episode three, we learn that G.I. Robot fought alongside Sgt. Rock and Easy Company during World War II. Sgt. Rock, DC's most celebrated non-superhero, first appeared in the 1959 comic "Our Army at War" and has been a recurring cameo in the DC multiverse. Daniel Craig is rumored to portray him in a future movie, while Maury Sterling voices him in the series.

Dr. Will Magnus

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Dr. Will Magnus, the creator of the Metal Men robotics team, studies G.I. Robot in the same episode. The Metal Men are androids named after elements on the Mendeleev table.

Class Z Villains from the DC

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The series features various villains from DC comics, including Animal-Plant-Mineral Man and Bloody Millipede, who can be seen in the Argus prison cells. Other notable villains include Shaggy-Man, Fisherman, Congorilla, Nosferata, Khalis, Kemo, and Egg-Fu.

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James Gunn mentioned that the animators and co-showrunner Dean Laurie chose the characters for the prison scenes.

Weasels' Lawyer

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Elizabeth Bates serves as the Weasels' lawyer, reimagining the character from the 1940s comic strip "Betty Bates, Lady-at-Law." She is portrayed as a formidable figure, defending justice and confronting criminals head-on.

Justice League and Other DC Heroes

The fourth episode features a vision of an apocalyptic future by Cerci, showcasing numerous DC heroes and villains. James Gunn confirmed several key appearances:

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, a notorious enemy of The Flash, also appears.

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Gunn has expressed interest in further exploring Blue Beetle in the new cinematic universe.

Clayface

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In the fifth episode, we discover that Dr. Ailsa McPherson has been replaced by Clayface, voiced by Alan Tudyk. Tudyk also voices Dr. Phosphorus and Will Magnus in the series and has voiced Clayface in another DC animated series, "Harley Quinn." A new movie titled "Clayface," with a screenplay by Mike Flanagan, is in development, and fans are curious if Tudyk will reprise his role.

First Look at Batman in the New DC Cinematic Universe

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The sixth episode delves into Dr. Phosphorus's origins, involving Gotham crime boss Rupert Thorne. Batman captures the villain after a vengeful rampage.

New Creature Commandos

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The season finale introduces the new Creature Commandos led by Bride, including:

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

As fans eagerly await Season 2 and the new Superman movie, the stage is set for an exciting continuation of the DC Cinematic Universe under James Gunn's creative direction.