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 has been largely positive, Mister Fantastic's unique abilities have sparked a wave of memes and amusement among players.
His elastic powers, designed for both close-quarters combat and a tank-like defensive role, have proven unexpectedly comical. His ability to contort his body into bizarre shapes has drawn numerous comparisons to One Piece's Luffy, fueling fan-created content, including custom skins (despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding). His "Reflexive Rubber" ability, while strategically useful for redirecting enemy attacks, is visually over-the-top, transforming him into a refrigerator-sized behemoth.
This inherent silliness, however, is precisely what some players appreciate. Reddit users have praised his design, highlighting his "stupid and silly and cheesy" nature as a refreshing element within the game. The character's meme potential is undeniable, with many focusing on his appearance, particularly his new beard (or lack thereof, in some humorous fan edits).
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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
I tried again! https://t.co/9Xqu0AR2AL pic.twitter.com/66AtQhyheN
— Boomer (@BOOMERANG_117) January 11, 2025
Mr Fantastic has massive meme potential by u/--4RT3M15-- in marvelrivals
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While his long-term popularity remains to be seen, Mister Fantastic has certainly made a memorable first impression. The arrival of The Thing and Human Torch in the latter half of Season 1 promises even more Fantastic Four fun.
For further information, check out the Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes, character win rates, the latest codes for free skins, and our community tier list.
