There’s an Unexpected Cameo in Creature Commandos

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Summary

  • Shaggy Rogers cameo in Creature Commandos surprises fans at 20:58 time stamp.
  • James Gunn’s penchant for Easter eggs shines through with the Scooby-Doo cameo.
  • Possibility of Mystery Inc. team appearing in DC Universe sparks fan theories.

As a lifelong fan of both the DC Universe and Scooby-Doo, this recent Easter egg in Creature Commandos left me absolutely thrilled! The cameo of Shaggy Rogers at 20:58 was an unexpected treat that only adds to the rich tapestry of James Gunn’s storytelling.

In the initial season of DCU’s Creature Commandos, only four episodes have aired, yet fans find plenty to analyze. However, in one specific scene, an Easter egg cleverly placed by James Gunn may have gone unnoticed even by observant viewers: a subtle appearance by Scooby-Doo.

James Gunn’s creation, “Creature Commandos,” marked the beginning of the freshly named DC Universe when it aired on Max on December 5. It’s also the opening act in the universe’s initial storyline, Gods and Monsters, which encompasses a Superman film featuring David Corenswet as Superman, a Supergirl movie with Milly Alcock portraying Supergirl, an HBO Green Lantern series starring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. The intriguing Suicide Squad-like lore, now focusing on imprisoned monsters, is resonating strongly with viewers and critics, as indicated by its perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Each week, a new episode of the seven-episode season of “Creature Commandos” premieres.

Shaggy Rogers From Scooby-Doo Makes a Cameo in Creature Commandos

In the second installment of “Creature Commandos”, Amanda Waller’s special ops squad, codenamed Task Force M, is already on a mission to safeguard Pokolistan’s princess, facing off against Circe and the Sons of Themyscira. As the episode concludes, it flashes back to one of the team members, The Bride, battling her relentless pursuer, Frankenstein, during their centuries-long history. One quick fight scene, marked by a time stamp of 20:58, features the recognizable Scooby-Doo character, Shaggy Rogers, among the audience. Dressed in his usual green and brown attire, with a cigarette in hand and seemingly intoxicated, he can be briefly spotted during this action sequence.

In a surprising yet fitting turn, Shaggy’s brief appearance in the animated series ‘Creature Commandos’ mirrors James Gunn’s signature style. Fans of his work know that he often incorporates Easter eggs and cameos from his past or upcoming projects. Even six years after the release of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, Gunn confirmed that only 60% of the film’s hidden references had been discovered by fans. Moreover, it’s worth mentioning that Gunn was the screenwriter for both ‘Scooby-Doo: The Movie’ and ‘Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed’, which shares a connection with Warner Bros., as they hold the creative rights to this IP.

Instead of just a cameo, Shaggy’s appearance might hint at something more substantial; it could possibly signal that the classic Mystery Inc. gang has entered the DC Universe. Previous works such as the 50-issue comic series “Scooby-Doo Team-Up”, the 2021 limited comic series “The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries”, and the 2018 animation “Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold” have already given us a taste of these crossovers, particularly with Batman. Fans are already speculating about potential scenarios that could arise from this cameo. Whatever James Gunn has planned, it’s likely that we’ll catch glimpses of it in quick shots during future episodes of “Creature Commandos”, and many fans would be happy to take on the challenge of spotting these fleeting details.

Creature Commandos is currently showing on Max.

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2024-12-16 20:07