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 amusement among players. His elastic powers, designed for both dueling and tanking, have proven surprisingly meme-worthy.
His ability to contort his body into unusual shapes has led to numerous comparisons to One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy, fueling fan creativity. A custom One Piece skin mod has even emerged, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding. The sheer goofiness of his rubbery physique is a major source of online humor. Some fans, like @BOOMERANG_117 on X/Twitter, have even taken to imagining the character without his beard, further enhancing the comedic effect.
His "Reflexive Rubber" ability, while strategically useful for redirecting enemy damage, is visually quite comical. The sheer size Mister Fantastic attains while using this move (think refrigerator-sized!) has provided ample fodder for jokes.
The community's reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, with one Reddit user stating, "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
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— The Different Nerd (@nerd_different) January 11, 2025
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— Boomer (@BOOMERANG_117) January 11, 2025
Mr Fantastic has massive meme potential by u/--4RT3M15-- in marvelrivals
While it remains to be seen if Mister Fantastic will become a long-term favorite, his initial impact has been undeniable. The Thing and Human Torch are slated to join the roster later in Season 1, and fans eagerly await their arrival.
For more information, check out the Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes, pick and win rates, latest codes for free skins, and community tier list.
