Mister Fantastic's Meme Stretched to Limits by Marvel Rivals Fans

Marvel Rivals fans had the chance to dive into gameplay with new characters Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman over the weekend. However, some players find it challenging to take Reed Richards as seriously as other heroes in the game. Mister Fantastic debuted with the launch of Season 1 on January 10, introducing his elastic abilities to the roster. As a Duelist, his powers enable him to take swings at one or multiple enemies and expand his body to serve as a tank. While players are still figuring out the best strategies to use him against other characters, many can't help but focus on his amusing appearance.

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Given his ability to contort his body into unusual shapes, Mister Fantastic is ripe for memes. Comparisons to Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece are prevalent, particularly due to his Elastic Strength ability. This has led the modding community to create One Piece-inspired skins, despite NetEase's efforts to curb modding. The humorous aspect of turning into a rubber bodybuilder is undeniable, and some fans, like X/Twitter user @BOOMERANG_117, have creatively reimagined Mister Fantastic without his new beard.

His Reflexive Rubber ability, which reflects enemy damage, has also become a source of amusement due to its comical appearance. When using this move, Mister Fantastic swells to the size of a refrigerator, which adds to the silliness of his character.

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"Ngl I think Mr. Fantastic's design encapsulates everything great about this game," one Reddit user remarked. "He's stupid and silly and cheesy and the game just lets him be that and is better for it."

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— Boomer (@BOOMERANG_117) January 11, 2025

While it remains to be seen if Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman will become long-term favorites among Marvel Rivals players, they've certainly left a strong first impression. As Season 1 progresses, fans can look forward to the addition of The Thing and Human Torch, the remaining members of the Fantastic Four, in the second half of the season. Their arrival is anticipated to be as impactful as that of their teammates.

In the meantime, check out the Season 1 patch notes for Marvel Rivals, and review the official stats that reveal Marvel Rivals' pick and win rates in Quickplay and Competitive modes for Season 0. Stay updated with the latest Marvel Rivals codes for free skins, and participate in our community tier list to vote on the strongest Marvel Rivals characters.