Squirrel Girl Stomps Ratcatcher in Hilarious Marvel vs DC Matchup

Squirrel Girl’s Surprising Power Level

In this latest episode of the Dynamic Duel podcast, hosts Marvelous Joe and Johnny DC pit two unlikely rodent-themed characters against each other: Marvel’s Squirrel Girl and DC’s Ratcatcher. The duel, designed to determine who would win in a statistically simulated battle, was a long-awaited matchup that proved both outrageous and one-sided. Though both characters command legions of rodents, the comparison ends there. Squirrel Girl, often regarded as a joke character, has racked up canonical wins over Doctor Doom, Thanos, and Galactus—making her not just unbeatable by name, but by track record. The episode dove into her unique history, powers, and the absurd logic that powers her mythos.

Breaking Down the News

Before getting into the duel, the hosts discussed two major CinemaCon reveals: a sneak peek at James Gunn’s upcoming Superman film and the new title for the next Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. While excitement surrounded the Fortress of Solitude visuals and the presence of Krypto in the Superman trailer, the tone drew some criticism for shifting too quickly between drama and comedy. Meanwhile, the new Spider-Man title prompted speculation about how much it would draw from the original "Brand New Day" comic storyline, especially with its rumored ties to the multiverse. Both news items fueled excitement and uncertainty about the direction of upcoming superhero films.

No-Prize Winner Highlights Fan Picks

This week’s No-Prize segment asked listeners which unannounced character they’d most like to see in Avengers: Doomsday. The winning answer came from Gil Camacho, who suggested Edward Norton’s version of the Hulk. The hosts agreed this would be a powerful and nostalgic cameo, especially if paired with interactions between current and former portrayals of characters. Other honorable mentions included Michael Fassbender’s Magneto and Dallas Dupree Young as Miles Morales, showing that fans are eager to see both classic and modern characters revisited or introduced in meaningful ways.

The Duel: Rodents Unleashed

The core of the episode revolved around the hilarious and exaggerated battle between Ratcatcher and Squirrel Girl. As always, the characters were broken down in detail, starting with Ratcatcher’s grim history as a Gotham exterminator turned sewer-dwelling villain with control over rats and a penchant for gas grenades. Squirrel Girl’s history, by contrast, is a lighthearted whirlwind of unlikely victories and cheerful squirrel chatter. Her power set includes superhuman strength, agility, razor-sharp claws, and the ability to command an army of squirrels—all backed by her greatest weapon: empathy.

While the speculation was entertaining—with both sides unleashing rodent armies, gas attacks, squirrel armor, and even nut-based puns—the outcome was never in real doubt. Squirrel Girl overwhelmed Ratcatcher in the simulation, winning 78.4% of the time. This makes it one of the widest victory margins ever recorded on the show. The hosts emphasized that they did not max out Squirrel Girl’s stats despite her reputation, choosing instead to represent her fairly based on canon feats and narrative consistency.

A Rodent Rivalry for the Ages

The episode concluded with an acknowledgment that while Ratcatcher might have a gritty backstory and plenty of rats, he was no match for Marvel’s upbeat, overpowered hero. The squirrel army prevailed, with Squirrel Girl once again proving that even the most ridiculous characters can pack a punch. Between the comedic tone of the duel and the serious implications of her statistical dominance, the matchup was one of the most entertaining yet.

Listen to the full episode here: Squirrel Girl vs Ratcatcher Duel Episode.