James Gunn, I'm Begging You To Reverse That Major DC Character Death In The DCU

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Creature Commandos episode 3.

Creature Commandos has finally introduced the world to the DCU and a variety of exciting new anti-heroes, but, episode 3 has mercilessly killed off one character that I need James Gunn to bring back! Creature Commandos is the first official project to come from the DCU, and it is the perfect show for writer James Gunn to open up the universe with. In many ways, it resembles The Suicide Squad, Gunn's first film for DC, and Peacemaker, the spin-off show he also wrote.

However, Creature Commandos animated style has allowed the show to lean even more heavily into violence, dark humor, and overall wild antics than either of the other projects. The characters that make up the team are literally monsters, and each of them brings something unique to the table. But after just three episodes, it isn't time to say goodbye to any of these characters, but that is exactly what happened in episode 3, and I am hoping that the rest of the series may do something about that.

Creature Commandos Episode 3 Appears To Kill G.I. Robot Off In Its Final Scenes

G.I. Robot Is Gone Too Soon

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After an entire episode dedicated to G.I. Robot, the final scenes in Creature Commandos episode 3 end up serving as a eulogy to the Tin Man, as he is suddenly and horrifically exploded by the villain, Circe. The rest of the episode was focused on expanding his character's history, and revealing the tragic events that led to him actually being detained in the prison where Amanda Waller recruited Task Force M. This all made the character extremely endearing, and more than a simple robot that was without feeling.

Related Creature Commandos Episode 3 Easter Eggs And DC References Explained Creature Commandos episode 3 features some pretty exciting Easter eggs and references to the greater DC Universe beyond Task Force M alone.

However, after establishing his origins, seeing his friends in Easy Company, and his deep connection with Nina Mazursky, G.I. Robot gets to unleash his powers when the army of Circe attacks Princess Ilana and his friends. G.I. asks if the bad men are Nazis, since his prime directive is to kill Nazis, and Flag, seeing the opportunity, confirms that they are. But after a joyous and ultimately short shooting spree, G.I. is blown up by Circe, seemingly confirming the character is gone for good.

G.I. Robot Deserves More Than Dying Three Episodes Into The DC Universe's First Release

Is No One Safe In The DCU?

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As the episode wraps up, there is a moment where Nina picks up G.I.'s disembodied head, but even as he tries to repeat the words Easy Company said to him when they accepted him as their teammate, "Three cheers for the Tin Man," his voice fades, and the sentence is left unfinished. This is a devastating end for a character who was only introduced a week earlier, when the first two episodes premiered, and now he's gone. It feels almost cruel to have dedicated an episode to this figure, unless Gunn has plans to do something about it down the line.

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Task Force M is composed of monsters, with creatures that are borderline human, and others that appear to be nearly immortal. G.I. Robot was considerably more fragile as a robot that was initially built in the 1940s. His life was also only briefly lived in a way that truly satisfied him, while much of the rest of the time, he was switched off, used for experiments, or locked in a cell. Now, after G.I. finds a new family and dear friends like Nina, it seems wrong to cut his story short.

G.I. Robot's "Death" Already Has An Obvious Way To Be Undone

Just Because He Is Dead Doesn't Make It The End For G.I. Robot

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However, since G.I. Robot is not really alive like the rest of his team, death may not work exactly the same way. In speaking to the Creature Commandos showrunner, there was a specific quote where they mentioned they "wouldn't give up on G.I. Robot." This appears to be a clear hint that G.I.'s story may not be over just yet, and something could happen potentially as soon as in this series. Otherwise, it could happen slightly further down the road in the DCU.

Related After Creature Commandos episode 3, should DC's Sgt. Rock movie be set in the DCU? Daniel Craig is reportedly in talks to star in a Sgt. Rock movie from DC Studios. This is very exciting considering the character just debuted in a WWII flashback in the animated series Creature Commandos. While a Sgt. Rock movie could easily just be an Elseworlds movie set in its own reality, I would love to see Rock and Easy Company in the main DC Universe, especially now that they have an established connection with Task Force M's G.I. Robot

As far as how G.I. Robot can be given another shot in the DCU, the fact is that he is a robot. There is a good chance his mind and information is stored elsewhere. The rest of the Creature Commandos have brain implants that can shock them. It makes sense for Waller to have a link with G.I., and if that is the case, they could potentially reboot his mind into a brand-new body, potentially one with significant enhancements. But until then, you and I will just need to beg and plead that Gunn brings G.I. Robot back after this tragic death in Creature Commandos.

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