Who The Hell Is... Squirrel Girl?

In Marvel's vast pantheon of heroes, few characters capture the pure joy of superheroism quite like Doreen Green, better known as Squirrel Girl. While her powers might seem unconventional, her track record of victories against Marvel's most formidable villains has earned her the well-deserved title of "The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl".

Squirrel Girl's Origins

Born from the creative minds of Will Murray and Steve Ditko in 1991, Squirrel Girl first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes Vol. 2 #8. Her debut featured a memorable encounter with Iron Man, where the teenage hero demonstrated her capabilities by defeating Doctor Doom. This victory set the tone for a character who would consistently defy expectations, leading to legendary victories over some of Marvel's biggest villain powerhouses like Thanos and Galactus.

Squirrel Girl on the cover of Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1 — Siya Oum variant

Doreen Green's abilities extend far beyond her quirky namesake. Her enhanced physical attributes include superhuman strength and agility, heightened speed and reflexes, and even retractable knuckle spikes. Perhaps most notably, she possesses a prehensile tail that aids in both balance and combat situations. Her signature power, however, is her ability to communicate with and command squirrels, allowing her to coordinate complex tactical operations and gather intelligence through her furry allies.

Squirrel Girl's Legacy

The character truly found her voice in "The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl" series, written by Ryan North with art by Erica Henderson. This critically acclaimed run revolutionized Squirrel Girl's character by emphasizing creative problem-solving over direct combat. The series introduced computer science elements to her storylines, developing a unique blend of humor and action while establishing her as a role model for younger readers.

Squirrel Girl on the cover of Marvel Rising: Squirrel Girl/Ms. Marvel #1

Beyond comics, Squirrel Girl has made her mark across various Marvel properties. She featured prominently in "Marvel Rising: Initiation," where Milana Vayntrub brought her character to life through voice acting. Her popularity led to appearances in numerous Marvel mobile games and podcast productions. A planned live-action appearance in the "New Warriors" series unfortunately never materialized, though fan interest remains high for future adaptations.

Squirrel Girl in Marvel Rivals

As a Strategist, Squirrel Girl brings a versatile kit that includes Squirrel Blockade for crowd control and Tail Bounce for quick repositioning. Her Mammal Bond ability provides crucial resource management and ability resets, and is crucial to know how to to correctly utilize in order to maximize Squirrel Girl's impact in large team fights.

Squirrel Girl in Marvel Rivals

Her ultimate ability, the Unbeatable Squirrel Tsunami, summons massive swarms of squirrels, creating controlled chaos on the battlefield and disrupting enemy formations while providing her team with engagement opportunities. This ability exemplifies her role as both a disruptor and team facilitator.