Marvel Rivals' Mister Fantastic: A Hilariously Stretchy Debut

Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman joined the Marvel Rivals fray this past weekend, kicking off Season 1 on January 10th. While Invisible Woman's reception seems largely positive, Mister Fantastic's unique abilities have sparked a wave of hilarious memes.

His elastic powers, designed for both Duelist-style attacks and tanking, lend themselves to some truly comical visuals. Comparisons to One Piece's Luffy are rampant, fueled by his "Elastic Strength" ability. This has even inspired the modding community to create custom One Piece skins, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding. The sheer goofiness of a rubbery bodybuilder is undeniable. Fans have even taken to imagining a beardless Reed Richards, adding to the comedic chaos.

His "Reflexive Rubber" ability, while strategically useful for redirecting enemy damage, is particularly meme-worthy. The sheer size Mister Fantastic attains while using this move – resembling a refrigerator – has provided endless amusement.

The community's reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, with many embracing the character's inherent silliness. One Reddit user perfectly summarized the sentiment: "Ngl I think Mr. Fantastic's design encapsulates everything great about this game. He's stupid and silly and cheesy and the game just lets him be that and is better for it."

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— Wong Updates (@WongUpdates) January 12, 2025

Waking up at 3am for a snack #marvelrivals pic.twitter.com/PQXsmAhqpA

— The Different Nerd (@nerd_different) January 11, 2025

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— Boomer (@BOOMERANG_117) January 11, 2025

Mr Fantastic has massive meme potential
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While his long-term popularity remains to be seen, Mister Fantastic has undeniably made a memorable first impression. The arrival of The Thing and Human Torch in the latter half of Season 1 is highly anticipated, promising even more Fantastic Four fun.

For more information, check out the Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes, official pick and win rates for Season 0, the latest Marvel Rivals codes for free skins, and participate in our community tier list vote.