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

Marvel Rivals players welcomed Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman during their first weekend, but Reed Richards' reception has been…unique. Debuting with Season 1 on January 10th, the stretchy scientist brought his elastic abilities to the battlefield as a post-launch hero. His Duelist powers allow for wide-ranging attacks against single or multiple enemies, and his ability to expand his body offers a tank-like option. While players are still mastering his optimal use, many are captivated by his inherent goofiness.

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A character capable of contorting his body into bizarre shapes is ripe for meme potential. Comparisons to Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece are rampant, fueled by Mister Fantastic's Elastic Strength ability. This has even inspired a One Piece custom skin from the modding community, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding. His transformation into a rubber bodybuilder is inherently funny, leading some fans, like @BOOMERANG_117 on X/Twitter, to creatively envision a beardless Reed Richards.

The slightly unsettling nature of his design is amplified by his Reflexive Rubber ability. While a useful tool for redirecting enemy damage, its animation is undeniably silly. The move sees Mister Fantastic inflate to refrigerator-like proportions, a visual that's hard to ignore.

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

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— Boomer (@BOOMERANG_117) January 11, 2025

Mr Fantastic has massive meme potential by u/--4RT3M15-- in marvelrivals

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Whether Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman will remain fan favorites remains to be seen, but their debut weekend certainly left an impression. Season 1 will continue with the addition of The Thing and Human Torch in the second half, completing the Fantastic Four roster. We can only hope their arrival will be equally memorable.

Meanwhile, check out the Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes and official stats revealing pick and win rates in Quickplay and Competitive modes for Season 0. Keep an eye out for the latest Marvel Rivals codes for free skins, and vote on the strongest characters in our community tier list.