In mid-2022, executives from what was then called HBO Max approached James Gunn about doing another series adapted from DC Comics, following his hit "Peacemaker." His first idea: an animated show loosely based on the DC comics characters known as the Creature Commandos,

Creature Commandos is a new adult animated series written entirely by DCU co-chair James Gunn. The program follows a dysfunctional group of monsters imprisoned by Amanda Waller, tasked with committing heroic acts to keep humanity safe.

Justice delayed? Maybe—for now. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Peacemaker is pretty straightforward, with the exception of the appearance by a certain group [the Justice League] at the end.