James Gunn Honors Creature Commandos on DC Comics Debut Anniversary

Like most comic characters, the Creature Commandos debuted in a series other than their own. First appearing in 1980’s Weird War Tales #93, the horror-inspired team is now transitioning to mainstream media nearly 40 years later, thanks to an animated series from DC Studios. Studio head James Gunn is commemorating the team’s anniversary.

"Today marks the anniversary of the #CreatureCommandos’ first appearance in WEIRD WAR TALES #93. They were created by @JMDeMatteis and Pat Broderick, with cover art from Joe Kubert, and are the inspiration for the forthcoming DC Studios’ #CreatureCommandos show out this December which you just might love as much as us," Gunn tweeted Wednesday.

The original team comprised Warren Griffith, a werewolf; two iterations of GI Robot; Dr. Myrra Rhodes, a Gorgon; Lt. Matthew Shrieve, a full human soldier; Pvt. Elliot Taylor, a version of Frankenstein; and Sgt. Vincent Velcro, a vampire. The team that will appear in the new series will include some familiar DC Comics characters.

Creature Commandos boasts a star-studded cast expected to appear in live-action DCU properties as well. The show’s ensemble includes Sean Gunn as Weasel, Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Maria Bakalova as Princess Ilana Rostovic, Indira Varma as The Bride, Zoe Chao as Nina Mazursky, Alan Tudyk as Dr. Phosphorus, David Harbour as Eric Frankenstein, Sean Gunn as G.I. Robot, and Steve Agee reprising his role as John Economos from Peacemaker.

"Creature Commandos is based on the great team from DC," Gunn previously stated about the series. "What we’re doing with the DCU is, we are having animation tied directly into live action. Television, movies, and games all intertwine within the same universe. We’re going to cast actors that are going to be able to play the characters in this as well as in other things, some of which we’ve already cast. I’ve written all seven episodes of the show, and it’s in production. So that’s the first thing, and I love it."

Creature Commandos is set to debut on Max this December, although the exact release date has not been confirmed yet. James Gunn wrote all the episodes of the series.

Source: Comicbook