10 Things You Need To Know About Squirrel Girl

6) She Can Do More Than Just Talk To Squirrels

But just how has Squirrel Girl defeated all these big bads when her primary power is the pretty innocuous ability to communicate with tree-dwelling rodents? Well, it’s because that’s not the limit of her power – she’s actually got a very impressive skillset.

Naturally, Doreen has various squirrel-related abilities – like highly durable buck teeth, sharp claws for climbing and, er, retractable knuckle spikes. She also has the proportional strength of a squirrel, superhuman agility and enhanced vision which leaves her eyes glowing red when utilized. Oh, and she also has a tail. Plus, she doesn’t just talk to squirrels on a telepathic level but can actually understand their language, making her more of a Dr. Dolittle type.