Mister Fantastic's Meme Potential Explored by Marvel Rivals Fans

Marvel Rivals fans have had an exciting weekend with the introduction of new playable characters, Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. However, some players are struggling to take Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic, as seriously as the other heroes due to his humorous appearance and abilities.

Mister Fantastic made his debut alongside the launch of Season 1 on January 10, bringing his elastic skills to the battlefield as one of the game's first post-launch heroes. As a Duelist, his powers allow him to take long swings at one or multiple enemies, and he can also expand his body to take on a tank role. Players are still figuring out the best strategies to utilize Mister Fantastic against the diverse roster, but his goofy nature has been the highlight for many.

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Given his ability to contort his body into bizarre shapes, Mister Fantastic has become a prime target for memes. His Elastic Strength ability has drawn comparisons to One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy, inspiring the modding community to create a custom One Piece skin for him, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding. The humorous potential of turning into a rubber bodybuilder has been a hit, with some fans, like X/Twitter user @BOOMERANG_117, playfully reimagining Mister Fantastic without his new beard.

Perhaps the most comical of his abilities is the Reflexive Rubber, which not only serves as a useful tool to turn enemy damage back on them but also looks quite silly in action. Watching Mister Fantastic grow to the size of a refrigerator and walk around has left many players in stitches.

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"Ngl I think Mr. Fantastic's design encapsulates everything great about this game," one Reddit user remarked. "He's stupid and silly and cheesy and the game just lets him be that and is better for it."

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While it remains to be seen if Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman will become long-term favorites among Marvel Rivals fans, they have certainly made a strong first impression. As Season 1 progresses, players can look forward to the addition of The Thing and Human Torch in the second half of the season, completing the Fantastic Four lineup. We can only hope their arrival will be just as memorable.

In the meantime, be sure to check out the Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes and official statistics that reveal Marvel Rivals' pick and win rates in Quickplay and Competitive modes for Season 0. Don't forget to keep an eye on the latest Marvel Rivals codes for free skins, and participate in our community tier list to vote on the strongest Marvel Rivals characters.