“This book is funny as hell. I’m so happy to have a book that’s actually funny, and to see a character who is confident without having to throw out lines about her confidence all the time or fight a bunch of straw men created to make a point about how she’s good at this and that. She’s doing what I want in comics, kicking ass and cracking wise. It’s exactly what I love about Spider-Man. Okay, part of what I love. There isn’t quite the emotional depth for me, or not yet at least, but this definitely isn’t a book that seems to want to go that way. Not so far. I’m 100% convinced that should Ryan North decide to go that way, he could pull it off, but right now I’m happy having a good time. More than happy. I’d be happy to laugh my ass off at this book for as long as they want to keep putting it out.
For me, this book is one of the better books in terms of fulfilling the need for character diversity in comics. Because it showcases that diversity, and it also still manages to be a goddamn comic book.
Let me put it this way. Bitch Planet is like your slick, cool friend who you kind of like hanging out with, but also kind of makes you feel less-than or stupid or something. Bitch Planet is always talking about how you should really take a trip to South America because it will broaden your horizons. Bitch Planet never asks what you’ve been reading, but tells you about all these things you should be reading.
Squirrel Girl is your best buddy you haven’t met yet. Reading Squirrel Girl feels like an inclusive, fun, awesome time. Squirrel Girl wants to be your friend, and you should totally let her. She beat the shit out of Spider-Man and stole his web shooters. Who doesn’t want a friend who uses web shooters with reckless abandon? Who doesn’t want a friend who has Twitter battles with Tony Stark?
Also, Straw Man would be a great villain. Until the Scarecrow got his pantaloons in a bunch and kicked his ass with fear dust or whatever. “