Mister Fantastic's Meme Potential Stretched by Marvel Rivals Fans

Marvel Rivals fans recently had their first weekend with new playable characters Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, but some are struggling to take Reed Richards as seriously as the other heroes.

Mister Fantastic made his debut with the launch of Season 1 on Friday, January 10, bringing his elastic skills to the battlefield as one of Marvel Rivals' first post-launch heroes. As a Duelist, his powers allow him to take long swings at one or multiple enemies at a time, while also giving him the option to expand his body and take on more of a tank role. Players are still figuring out the best strategies to use Mister Fantastic against the rest of the roster, but until then, many can't help but focus on how goofy he can be.

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— Wong Updates (@WongUpdates) January 12, 2025

A character who can contort his body into strange shapes has a lot of meme potential. You might have already seen comparisons to One Piece protagonist Monkey D. Luffy, thanks to Mister Fantastic’s Elastic Strength ability. This comparison has gained enough traction for the modding community to create a One Piece custom skin, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding. Turning into a rubber bodybuilder is funny on its own, and some fans, including X/Twitter user @BOOMERANG_117, have creatively imagined Marvel Rivals’ Reed Richards without his new beard.

It's all slightly unsettling, but few elements of the character have attracted as many jokes as his Reflexive Rubber ability. This tool can be used to turn an enemy’s damage against them, and it looks almost too silly in motion. Using the move sees Mister Fantastic grow to the size of a refrigerator, and you can imagine how comical that looks.

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

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— The Different Nerd (@nerd_different) January 11, 2025

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— Boomer (@BOOMERANG_117) January 11, 2025

While we'll have to wait and see if Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman will remain favorites for Marvel Rivals fans, they have certainly made quite the impression in their first weekend. As Season 1 progresses, players can look forward to the addition of the remaining Fantastic 4 cast members, The Thing and Human Torch, in the second half of the season. When the rest of the team arrives, we can only hope they'll make just as much of an entrance.

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