Marvel Rivals Fans are Stretching Mister Fantastic's Meme Potential to Its Limit

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, rubbery abilities have generated a wave of memes and amusement among players.

His elastic powers, designed for both Duelist-style attacks and tanking, have proven surprisingly goofy. 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 humor extends to his "Reflexive Rubber" ability. This powerful move, which reflects enemy damage, involves Mister Fantastic inflating to refrigerator-sized proportions – a sight that's proven undeniably comical.

The character's meme potential is undeniable, with many focusing on his unusual physique and the sheer silliness of his animations. Some fans have even creatively envisioned a beardless Reed Richards, highlighting the impact of his facial hair on his overall appearance.

Despite the comedic aspects, Mister Fantastic's design has resonated with some players. One Reddit user praised his "stupid and silly and cheesy" nature, arguing that this perfectly complements the game's overall tone.

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— Boomer (@BOOMERANG_117) January 11, 2025

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While his long-term popularity remains to be seen, Mister Fantastic has undoubtedly made a memorable first impression. The arrival of The Thing and Human Torch in the latter half of Season 1 will further test the Fantastic Four's reception within the Marvel Rivals community.

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