Rating: 3/5
Squirrel Girl is a very strange character. The issue at the end of this volume depicting her very first appearance is proof of that. This isn't a bad thing, but I felt like she never really clicked with me.
The book opens with her getting ready to go to college and move into the dorms. It wasn't explained in much depth, but this is huge for her because she hasn't interacted with other people a whole lot. In the first few days of her college experience, she confronts multiple supervillains.
One of the things that didn't work for me with this book is the art. It is a little more cartoonish than I prefer. It wasn't distracting or detrimental to the book as a whole, in fact the style works pretty well with the tone of the story. I just didn't care for it. It also took me a while to get used to Squirrel Girl's personality because she is very different from other superhero characters.
There are a number of things that I enjoyed about the book too. First, Squirrel Girl has a more realistic appearance compared to other female superheroes. Second, the book is funny. The little editorials at the bottom of each page are pretty amusing. The humor extends beyond that to her interactions with other characters (the fourth issue is great for this). Third, squirrel suit.
I recommend giving this one a shot if you are looking for something a little different to read.
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