After the senseless murder of Squirrel Girl’s first partner
Monkey Joe, Tippy Toe as well as many other squirrels came to the aid of a heartbroken yet angry
Squirrel Girl. Together they, along with the
Great Lakes Avengers, battled and defeated Batroc’s Brigade and their benefactor
Maelstrom. Tippy Toe remained by Squirrel Girl’s side after the event and became her new partner.