Creature Commandos S01e01 Aiff [Editor's Choice]

Midway through the episode, Rick Flag Sr. is trying to give a briefing. The Commandos are arguing. GI Robot is politely asking to kill Nazis. The Bride is ignoring everyone. The background hum is standard compressed audio—until enters.

It asks the question: Can monsters be heroes? Or are they just useful tools? If the rest of Creature Commandos maintains this balance of heart, humor, and horror, we are looking at one of the best things DC has put out in years. creature commandos s01e01 aiff

This setup is brilliant for two reasons. First, it maintains continuity for those paying attention to the wider lore. Second, it allows for total creative freedom. Because these characters are "monsters"—a werewolf, a vampire, a bride of Frankenstein, a gorgon, and a robot—the body count can be higher, and the injuries more grotesque. The opening assault on the fictional country of Pokolistan sets the stage immediately. We aren't dealing with heroes who pull punches; we are dealing with lethal weapons. Midway through the episode, Rick Flag Sr

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