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[[Image:DrDoomSquirrels.gif|thumb|[[Dr. Doom]]'s notorious defeat by an army of squirrels. Art by Steve Ditko.]]

Squirrel Girl was next seen years later, having relocated to [[New York City]] for what was acknowledged in the comic as no clear reason. While fighting crime in [[Central Park]], she encountered Flatman and Doorman, members of the Great Lakes Avengers, who were on a membership drive. In addition to appearing in the G.L.A. miniseries starting with the second issue, Squirrel Girl also introduced each issue, providing a disclaimer or opinion piece about the contents of the series. Her side-kick Monkey Joe was also added to the team (at Squirrel Girl's behest), and commented on the series as well, appearing in a circle at certain moments in order to make comedic and smart-alec remarks.

After Squirrel Girl ensured that Monkey Joe was made an official member of the GLA, he was killed by an assailant dressed as Dr. Doom,<ref>GLA #3</ref> who had come seeking revenge. In actuality, his killer was a rejected member of the GLA named Leather Boy, who had been dressed in a variation of Dr. Doom's costume. Enraged by the death of her friend, Squirrel Girl was able to help stop [[Maelstrom (comics)|Maelstrom]] from destroying the world by assembling a squirrel army. Squirrel Girl found a new squirrel companion during this battle &mdash; the only one of her squirrel army who had survived Maelstrom's wrath, whom she named Tippy-Toe.

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Squirrel Girl and Tippy-Toe later managed to defeat [[M.O.D.O.K.]], [[Terrax]] and [[Thanos]] all by themselves.<ref>''GLX-Mas Special'' (December 2005)</ref> [[Uatu]], the Earth's [[Watcher (comics)|Watcher]], was on hand to confirm that the Thanos she defeated was the real thing, and not a clone or copy of any kind (an explanation that has sometimes been used to excuse some of Thanos' more embarrassing performances over the years). After M.O.D.O.K. was defeated, [[Dum-Dum Dugan]] offered her a position at [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]], explaining that they had been watching her for some time, impressed by her effectiveness in defeating powerful supervillains. Squirrel Girl declined the offer, saying she was happy being with the GLA.

She wasis a huge fan of the [[New Warriors]], especially [[Speedball (comics)|Speedball]], on whom she hadhas a crush. It is unknown if the Stamford Tragedy<ref>''[[Civil War (comic book)|Civil War]]'' #1</ref> has changed her opinion of the New Warriors or Speedball, though it was revealed that all of the Great Lakes Champions (the new name change came about as the result of a poker game<ref>''Thing'' vol. 2 #8</ref>) had registered under the Superhuman Registration Act the morning it was announced.<ref>''Cable and Deadpool'' #30</ref>

Squirrel Girl recently bested Deadpool in combat after he had defeated the rest of the team. Ironically, Deadpool failed to recognize Squirrel Girl, even though he apparently owns Squirrel Girl-themed underwear.<ref>''Cable and Deadpool'' #30</ref>