Warning! This article contains minor spoilers for Creature Commandos.
The DCU’s first look at Gotham City in Creature Commandos, season 1, episode 6, has caught many off guard, but it’s exciting to see how it will shape up in the live-action movie The Brave and the Bold. For those who haven’t been keeping up with Creature Commandos, you’re missing out on essential details that will make the live-action movies better.
The DCU’s Gotham City has been criticized for lacking a distinctive style and atmosphere. Previous live-action movies focused on gritty realism rather than fantasy, which made the setting feel unremarkable. However, the first look at Gotham in Creature Commandos shows a different approach. The city has overt gothic elements, a green tint, and uniform skyscrapers with smog in the distance, creating a dark and noir-inspired atmosphere.
This unique look is perfect for the home of Batman, considering Gotham’s reputation as a city plagued by crime and corruption. James Gunn has already confirmed that the shows and movies will connect, including animation crossing into live-action, which means this is a basic idea of what Gotham will look like when Batman joins the DCU.
The show’s take on Gotham brings back memories of the Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher Batman movies, which had distinct atmospheres and brought the comics to life. The DCU needs to avoid the mistakes of the DCEU and create a more immersive and exciting world. The Brave and the Bold, the upcoming Batman movie, will be the first major DCU project to feature the Dark Knight, and its unique take on Gotham City is promising.
Furthermore, the show’s design for Gothic-style Gotham City gives hope for the DCU’s approach to other cities, which are populated by superheroes and supervillains. It’s essential to ensure that these cities are visually stunning and distinct, reflecting the fantastical world they inhabit. While Batman has no superpowers, his story takes place in a world where scientists can turn into glowing monsters, and human-sized weasels strike fear into people’s hearts. Making the cities where these heroes operate unremarkable would be a disservice.
The first look at Gotham City in Creature Commandos has set the tone for the DCU’s approach to world-building, and it’s a promising start. With James Gunn at the helm, the DCU has a strong chance of creating a unique and immersive universe that will captivate audiences.
