Summary
Marvel's Phase 4 and 5 have introduced powerful new heroes, and one of the strongest Avengers might be lurking off-screen in Ms. Marvel.
There is evidence to suggest that the character known as the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl may have made a voice appearance in the podcast This Powered Life within the context of the Ms. Marvel series.
Although there has been no official confirmation, Squirrel Girl's lively personality and her exceptional talent for defeating famous villains posit her as an ideal contender for a guest appearance in Season 2 of Ms. Marvel.
In MCU Phase 4 and 5, Marvel has introduced numerous powerful new heroes. While characters like Captain Marvel and Thor joined forces to defeat Thanos in the Infinity Saga, Marvel has now raised the bar for its heroes as Kang emerges as the new threat. Characters like Shang-Chi and Adam Warlock possess extraordinary abilities, but there may be another unexpected Avenger waiting in the wings.
References to other MCU heroes and Kamala's admiration for Caron Danvers in Ms. Marvel have sparked speculation among observant Marvel fans. As Ms. Marvel prepares to appear in The Marvels, which is packed with new characters and intergalactic adventures, Kamala Khan will certainly require new allies for her Earth-bound missions. Luckily, the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl could be the perfect ally and the nucleus of a fresh, younger superhero team in the MCU.
Squirrel Girl May Have Had A Voice Cameo In Ms. Marvel
Before Kamala assumes her own hero identity, she spends her time admiring the Avengers. In pursuit of this, she delves into Ant-Man's story by listening to an episode of This Powered Life, a podcast that features interviews with various superpowered individuals. Though the interview itself lacks significance in the show, the mere presence of this podcast suggests the involvement of Doreen Green, also known as the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Several pieces of evidence support the notion that Doreen is responsible for the superhero podcast in the MCU. Firstly, in 2022, Marvel released an 8-part podcast titled "Marvel's Squirrel Girl: The Unbeatable Radio Show." Similar to the podcast in Ms. Marvel, Doreen conducts interviews with other superheroes, exploring their powers and personal lives. Secondly, Marvel recently made efforts to introduce Squirrel Girl into live-action. A pilot for a show called New Warriors was filmed and included the character as one of its main heroes, but unfortunately, the series did not progress beyond an initial order.
Is Squirrel Girl Set To Appear In The MCU?
Currently, there is no official confirmation regarding Squirrel Girl's presence in the MCU. Nevertheless, the unsuccessful New Warriors television show strongly suggests an interest in exploring the character. Moreover, Doreen's cheerful attitude and youthful vitality would make her an ideal candidate for a potential appearance in the second season of Ms. Marvel. Interestingly, despite her seemingly unconventional ability to communicate with squirrels, Squirrel Girl is undeniably regarded as an incredibly formidable hero in Marvel Comics.
Squirrel Girl has successfully thwarted renowned villains such as Thanos, Doctor Doom, and even Galactus. The exact manner in which she manages to challenge these formidable adversaries is often deliberately left unclear, with her victories frequently occurring behind the scenes. However, her capacity for empathy is not without purpose. Doreen is well-known for her ability to reason with villains (and occasionally help them reform) before resorting to violence, which is a characteristic that Kamala could certainly appreciate in future Ms. Marvel content.