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 generally positive, Mister Fantastic's unique abilities have sparked a wave of memes and humorous reactions from players.
His elastic powers, designed for both dueling and tanking roles, lend themselves to comical interpretations. Many players have drawn comparisons to One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy, highlighting the inherent meme potential of a character capable of contorting his body into absurd shapes. This has even inspired the modding community to create a One Piece-themed skin, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding.
The "Reflexive Rubber" ability, in particular, has become a source of amusement. Its visual effect – Mister Fantastic expanding to refrigerator-like proportions – is undeniably silly, adding to the character's overall comedic appeal. Even his beard has become a target of humorous edits.
Despite the goofiness, many players appreciate Mister Fantastic's design. One Reddit user praised him as "stupid and silly and cheesy," arguing that this perfectly complements the game's overall tone.
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While his long-term popularity remains to be seen, Mister Fantastic has undoubtedly made a memorable, and hilarious, debut. The arrival of The Thing and Human Torch in the latter half of Season 1 is highly anticipated, promising even more Fantastic Four-themed fun.
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.
