When I first started this storyline back in 2014, I had never heard of Marvel’s Squirrel Girl character.  As the story progressed, I gradually became aware of the character, but I figured she was a minor player in the Marvel universe.  Now as my story approaches the climax, I hear rumor that Squirrel Girl is going to become a major character and may even appear in a movie.

I only mention this because there are always some folks who will accuse you of  ‘ripping off’ ideas, and trying to capitalize on the popularity of someone else’s work, and I actually considered changing into some other animal midway through the story.  Obviously, I decided to stay the course and continue on with the squirrels.  I’m not ripping anybody off, and I don’t think Marvel can copyright using squirrels in a comic…

So here we are.  Achilles and the Tek-Squirrels would actually be a cool (and strange)  name for a band, and if anyone out there wants to use it, you’re welcome to it.  If the band takes off and does great, I hope you’ll give a mention to Henchmen for Hire, but I won’t begrudge you the use of the name.  I hope all those Squirrel Girl fans out there feel the same way….