In this episode, we delve into the origins of a unique and often overlooked team in the DC Comics universe: the Creature Commandos. We explore their debut in Weird War Tales #93, a story that blended war themes with the supernatural. Discover how writer J.M. DeMatteis and artist Pat Broderick introduced this team of monstrous soldiers, and how they challenge our understanding of both heroes and monsters. We will also investigate the initial members of this unusual squad and how their individual struggles and monstrous appearances combined to form a cohesive fighting force against the Axis powers during World War II. Get ready to explore the darker side of war through the lens of these unforgettable characters, while considering how the creative team's unique blend of horror and war themes was influenced by classic monster movies of the time.