James Gunn’s Creature Commandos wrapped up its first season, revealing important details that could influence the broader DC Universe.
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!
In the finale, Doctor Phosphorus mentions he had been changed for fifteen years, hinting that Batman has been active in Gotham for at least that long. This raises questions about how Robert Pattinson’s Batman, from Matt Reeves’ films, fits into this timeline, as those movies depict Batman in his second year of crime-fighting.
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Although this inconsistency could be fixed later, it implies that the Batman in the DCU might be older than Pattinson’s version. Director Andy Muschietti confirmed that the Batman in The Brave and the Bold will be different from Reeves’ Batman. Still, since there are plans for a second Reeves film, it seems they want to avoid any Batman story conflicts. Neither Gunn nor Reeves have shared their thoughts on Pattinson’s future in the DCU.
The finale also showed Amanda Waller choosing The Bride as the new leader of Task Force X after the character Nina Mazursky was killed off. The new team will feature characters like King Shark (voiced by Diedrich Bader, taking over from Sylvester Stallone), Nosferata, Khalis, and returning members. James Gunn was pleased with Bader’s performance but was unsure if Steve Agee would return to play King Shark in live-action. He also expressed a hope that characters from Creature Commandos would appear in future DCU projects, including Rick Flag Sr. in Superman and Peacemaker season two.
A post-credits scene revealed that Eric Frankenstein survived his confrontation with The Bride, suggesting he could return as a villain in season two and other DCU projects. This scene also indicates that both Eric and The Bride have nearly immortal regenerative powers, making them serious threats in the larger DCU.
The Bride’s new leadership may connect the DCU’s prison stories, challenging Amanda Waller’s authority. The series highlighted the mistreatment of monsters, a theme that will likely continue. The Bride recognized Clayface, a character who is set to have his own film, opening up the potential for future crossovers.
Nina Mazursky’s death was a big deal in the finale. The creators had described Nina as the team’s moral compass, and her death reflects a choice to focus on storytelling rather than just keeping popular characters around, setting a tone for future DCU projects.
Zoë Chao, who voiced Nina, pointed out that her character’s death fit well with her moral beliefs. The Bride’s actions, motivated by revenge for Nina’s death, solidified her role in the ongoing story. The finale suggests that no character is safe in Gunn’s DCU, regardless of how beloved they are. Indira Varma, who voiced The Bride, expressed interest in playing her in live-action, which aligns with Gunn’s previous comments about possibly using the same actors in both animation and live-action projects.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes
